Coming Soon to Harlem

Front Stoop ‘Que

Photo: Chester Higgins, Jr/NYT

Photo: Chester Higgins, Jr/NYT

In Harlem, Dorothy Davis celebrates with a front-stoop cookout.

Ms. Davis, 54, a full-time baby sitter with an encyclopedic knowledge of the comings and goings of her West 119th Street block, starts shopping weeks ahead for a communal feast. In a decade of yearly cookouts on the sidewalk in front of her building, Ms. Davis — known to neighbors as Dot or Auntie — has come to feed at least 50 relatives and neighbors.

“I don’t mind sharing my blessings,” she said, sitting in her living room near a tall stack of take-home containers. “I’m a people person.

Read the rest: New York Times

Narmer’s Newsstand

Council Votes for Two Muslim School Holidays [NYT]

Single black women choosing to adopt [CNN]

Thieves go up against smarter Smart Phones [NYP]

Daily News readers raise $20,000 in kitty to save injured East Harlem cat [DN]

In New York City, Fewer Murders on Rainy Days [NYT]

Temple M no longer hosting public performances

temple_mWhile I was never able to get over to Temple M to soak in their open space, I had heard wonderful things about it. So I was somewhat surprised to receive the following note in my inbox:

I would like to thank each and every one of you for supporting me and the Temple M family. I am happy I was able to present high quality programing that spoke to all of you. As you know I have other projects needing my attention and will no longer produce any events at the space. Even if you were unable to attend the events your words and spirit were with me the for the duration the period i was there. I look forward to doing additional programming in the future. When that comes about, I will be sure to let everyone know.

Thank You Once Again.

Be Well and Be Blessed

Major

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Narmer’s Newsstand

Vandals Sully an Ode to East Harlem [NYT]

Duke Ellington Extravaganza — Big Band and 14 Grand Pianos in Central Park, Manhattan [PR.COM]

After Jackson, Fame May Never Be the Same[NYT]

The Terrible Plight of Dr. Conrad Murray[DV]

With Every Whack of the Cricket Bat, a Bond [NYT]

‘JENA 6′ CASE ENDS WITH PLEA DEAL: Five of the six avoid jail by pleading no contest to simple battery.[EURWEB]

Riverside Church Pastor Resigns After 2 Months [CR]

Report Card on Manhattan Community Board 10 [CSH]

A Historian Is on a Quest to Locate Lost Events [NYT]

Hurricane Season at the National Black Theatre

Harlem Week 2009 – July Events

SATURDAY, JULY 11TH

Saturday Night Uptown: Harlem Salutes the NAACP’s 100 Anniversary

Locations: At four (4) selected Harlem Historic restaurants and night clubs – TBD

Time: 9:00 PM-Midnight

THURSDAY, JULY 16th

Public Viewing and Broadcast on the Jumbotron of President Barack Obama’s Speech to the NAACP 100th Anniversary National Convention

Location: The Adam C. Powell, Jr. State Office Building Plaza

163 West 125th Street

Time: 11:00 AM

Open to the public, with particular emphasis for Our Seniors and Youth

SUNDAY, JULY 26th

“Relieve The Stress” Morning Exercise

A “Healthy Eating & Healthy Living” Initiative

Location: U.S. Grants National Memorial Park

Time: 9:30AM – 11:30AM

For More Information Contact:

Free to the public


“A Great Day In Harlem”

THEME: “Motown Comes Uptown”

Saluting the 50th Anniversary of Motown

Part I – The Family Unity Day

Part II – The New York Gospel Caravan

Part III – The Urban Fashion Fusion Showcase

Part IV – “A Concert Under the Stars”

Location: U.S. Grant National Memorial Park

Time: 12:00 Noon – 8:00 PM

Free to the public

FRIDAY, JULY 31ST

Ossie Davis & Ruby Dee Film Festival Tribute

For Senior Citizens

Location: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Cultural

Time: 10:30AM

The Apollo does Micheal Jackson proud

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Chubb Rock, Al Sharpton and Spike Lee pay tribute to Michael Jackson at the Apollo (D. Bell/Uptownflavor.com)

After feeling a bit disappointed by the tribute to the life and legacy of Michael Jackson on this week’s BET Awards, Harlemites were hungry for a chance to revel in the pop star’s musical legacy. Thousands of fans turned out in both rain and shine to stand in a line that snaked down 125th Street, then up Seventh Avenue, and finally wrapped around 127th Street. The spirit of the day was all about love and honor for the music and charity work that Jackson so generously gave during his lifetime.

Words were shared by Rev. Al Sharpton, Spike Lee, and Rep. Charlie Rangel. DJ’s from New York’s top R&B stations emceed the musical tribute. One of the highlights of the day was old school rapper Chubb Rock hyping the crowd into a frenzy.

A full report and a profile of some of the fans will be coming later, but here are some photos of  a few of the day’s best moments.  More to come in the coming days.

Summer Semester at LNAC

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Freestyle: Erykah Badu and the Roots cover MJ

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Gospel Uptown pays tribute to MJ

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The Apollo honors the life and legacy of Michael J. Jackson

Photo by: D. Bell

Photo by: D. Bell

On Tuesday, June 30, 2009, the Apollo will welcome the public into the Theater to pay tribute to Mr. Jackson, hear his music, and see video tributes to the late pop star.

Apollo President and CEO Jonelle Procope, the Reverend Al Sharpton, and others will offer eulogies under the Apollo marquee at 2:00p.m. On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, the Apollo will dedicate its weekly Amateur Night show to Mr. Jackson with special performances and dance features such as a moon walking contest. Further, the Apollo has erected a signature wall outside the Theater where mourners can write condolences and leave remembrances. The Theater also has plans to do a star-studded tribute to Mr. Jackson later in the month of July.

98.7 KISS FM will be there on June 30th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Apollo Theater is located at 253 West 125th Street, Harlem, USA.

See the official schedule after the jump.

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Confirmed: Applebee’s Coming to Harlem

Applebee’s downtown Brooklyn by Mikkel Elbech/Flickr

The rumors have been circulating for a couple of years now that Harlem is expecting an Applebee’s restaurant. And why not since downtown Brooklyn has two and The Bronx has a couple as well?

I received a message today that a sign has gone up at 125th and 5th Avenue announcing the arrival of a new Applebee’s in Harlem.

Is this a continuation of the suburbanization of 125th Street or a needed service in the community?

I also know that some people have issues with Applebee’s as a business model – the lack of quality food and service. What do you think Applebee’s will bring to Harlem?

The Mothership Connection: A Summer of Music

07-cd-parliamentThe Maysles Cinema, in partnership with Reel Harlem, is proud to announce we are officially kicking off “The Mothership Connection: A Summer of Music,” our summer long music documentary and concert film series on Wednesday, July 8th with a free outdoor screening of Parliament-Funkadelic: The Mothership Connection (1976) in Morningside Park at 7:30pm. On Thursday, July 9th we pick up the pieces with Steve Alpert’s Girl Groups: The Story of a Sound (1982), as well in Morningside Park at 7:30pm.

Rain venue: Church of the Master 86 Morningside Avenue between 121 and 122 Streets.

FREE

Photo of the Week: A thriller of a T-storm

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Last week a lightning storm passed through Harlem while the sun was setting. The picture below was the result of what happens when Mother Nature shows off her beauty and power at the same time..

-Submitted by: J. Brien of Harlem Hybrid

Sponsored: Four Paws & Whiskers

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Bus and subway fare hike now in effect

If you were out and about all weekend long like I was then you realized with that first swipe that the new fares went into effect on Sunday. Here are the new fares:

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Narmer’s Newsstand

The incredible shrinking David Paterson [DV]

Rangel faces new ethics investigation [NYP]

Amid Senate Chaos, Hope Fades for a Bill to Raise Jobless Benefits [NYT]

Police Commissioner Plans to Put More Minority Officers in Top Posts [NYT]

REST IN PEACE “KING OF POP”

Sponsored: Late Pass Bookstore

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MJ tribute at SIP Lounge

A Tribute To Michael Jackson
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We invite DJs, singers, musicians…all entertainers to join us in a special gathering of souls who have been touched by the spirit that is Michael Jackson as we celebrate his life in music.

So DJs, bring your vinyl, CDs or Seratos. Singers, bring your voices. Musicians bring your instruments. Let’s jam in remembrance of The King Of Pop!

DATE:
Sunday, June 28th
TIME: 4pm (We won’t stop ’til we get enough!)

LOCATION: SIP Lounge, 998 Amsterdam Ave., bet. 109th & 110th Sts.
NYC!

NO COVER!

Harlem’s new flea market opens July 11

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Evolution: A fine arts exhibition featuring Sonia Barnett

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Helena Greene of Swing in Monte Carlo

Kim Kardashian shows off her Swing swag bag

Kim Kardashian shows off her Swing swag bag

Helena Greene, the owner of Harlem based boutique Swing: A Concept Store, was recently in Monte Carlo for the 49th Annual Monte Carlo Television Festival where she was part of the celebrity gifting suite. Celebs walked away with their own eco-friendly reusable Swing tote bag and a “Don’t hate, meditate” tee designed by Greene. See more pictures of celebrities sporting their Swing swag after the jump. Read more »

Our sponsors are the groove in our favorite MJ song