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Cuban fest returns to Harlem
Posted on October 31, 2007 by narmer
Cuban fest returns to Harlem
Havana’s Afro-Caribbean tropical flavor meets New York’s gritty hip-hop culture this weekend at the second installment of the Habana/Harlem Festival.The festival at Aaron Davis Hall on W. 135th St. highlights new trends in Cuban music, with two days of performances, film screenings and discussions about the cultural links between both enclaves.
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Upcoming Events: Schomburg
Posted on October 29, 2007 by D. Bell
Don’t miss our public programs this month including book parties, a staged reading, a lecture and a teachers workshop. Come and visit our new exhibition: Picturing
Black Power in Ghana and the U.S., 1957-2007, starting on November 8, 2007.
For the complete listing of programs, visit www.schomburgcenter.org.
The Caribbean International Network Lecture Series
The 4th annual [...]
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Upcoming Events at Hue-Man
Posted on October 29, 2007 by D. Bell
Friday, November 2nd at 6PM
Brownie Points
Aundrea Lacy
Aundrea Lacy tells the story of how she founded her business, “Luv Brownies” and grew it to success. Along the way she offers up the kind of lessons of use to any entrepreneur, but especially women.
Saturday, November 3rd at 6PM
Souled Out: How Blacks Are Blacks are Winning and Losing [...]
Posted on October 29, 2007 by D. Bell
Father and Son team up with PRdream/MediaNoche (Judith Escalona) for a
good cause. On Thursday November 1st, my son and I will be performing
together for the first time ever. Jimmy Ray will be reading some of
his very own poetry. He has been writing for years and has read at
various Barnes and Noble poetry nights as well [...]
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Fall Festival This Saturday
Posted on October 29, 2007 by D. Bell
FRIENDS ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
Join the Friends for our annual Fall Festival on the St. Nicholas Park Plaza and Great Lawn. This year, the festival will be held on Saturday, November 3rd from 2pm-4pm.
We’ll have face-painting, pumpkin painting, arts and crafts, story-telling, hot cider and cookies.
Special Performances this year include singing and dance from Harlem School [...]
The Scoop Part II: Hillary, Rangel, and a Nasty Car Crash
Posted on October 29, 2007 by illoquentgent
It seems Hillary Clinton’s recent visit to Harlem is sweeping the headlines:
Presidential Hopeful Visits 138th Street for ‘Homecoming’ – (Columbia Spectator)
Hillary Shines at Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church- (NYDailyNews)
Clinton Bops Obama in Uptown Upsurge – (NYPost)
Meanwhile…House Representative Charles Rangel presents a new, controversial tax plan (NYPost)
…and a car accident between a cab and a sedan [...]
The American Gangster vs. Mr. Untouchable
Posted on October 29, 2007 by illoquentgent
VS
…anyone else see a striking similarity in these posters?
This weekend the silver screen will pit Harlem Drug Kingpin Frank Lucas against Harlem Drug Kingpin Nicky Barnes. “American Gangster”, a Ridley Scott film starring two titans of Hollywood in Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe, will open theatres nationwide this weekend. In the film Denzel [...]
The Scoop Part I: “Battles on Many Fronts”
Posted on October 29, 2007 by illoquentgent
At home…
When the Price Includes Tenants – (NYT)
‘Loophole’ Said to Give Landlords Unfair Advantage – (ColumbiaSpectator)
Rally Calls for Residents’ Support to Keep Harlem Local – (ColumbiaSpectator)
At School…
” A former New York Jet with a masters degree in education who is also pastor of Harlem’s New Horizons Church, Rev. Michael Faulkner, wants to open [...]
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Harriet Tubman Memorial
Posted on October 29, 2007 by narmer
Does anyone have an explanation as to why the statue of Harriet Tubman located at the Harriet Tubman Memorial Plaza is facing toward the South and not the North?
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Doug E’s Chicken
Posted on October 28, 2007 by D. Bell
Got a new camera, and walked past Doug E.’s earlier this evening see if it’s open yet. It seems they are still working on it. It now has signs on both sides, but the inside still needs work.
-Submitted by Doug S.
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A WING AND A PRAYER
Posted on October 28, 2007 by narmer
A Wing and a Prayer
In a city where they are often referred to as rats with wings, one man’s passion for the pesky pests known as pigeons results in the type of intrigue that makes great mystery novels:
WHEN Eduardo Urbina’s pet pigeon disappeared from his apartment in Spanish Harlem three summers ago, he suspected something nefarious.
Mr. Urbina, [...]
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Your Teen can Kick GAME
Posted on October 28, 2007 by D. Bell
ATTENTION! G.A.ME is HIRING!
Know any young people between the ages of 16 and 21 with leadership potential and a sincere interest in politics, Hip-Hop, and/or organizing? Would they be interested in working for the coolest cats in town? Well G.A.ME is hiring for its R.E.B.E.L program.
On Thursday November 1, 2007 5PM-6PM @ G.A.ME HQ’s, we [...]
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Welcomes and Well Wishes
Posted on October 27, 2007 by D. Bell
Dear Readers,
As you may have noticed the site is going through a slight transition once again. We say a sad goodbye to Helin a.k.a. H-Juice who has dedicated many hours to keeping the site flavorful.
We welcome dedicated readers Narmer and Hugo to the team. They are doing a great job of adding a variety of [...]
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Launching 1st Fridays at the BX Museum
Posted on October 27, 2007 by D. Bell
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 6:00pm
BRB: Bronx’s Rap is Back! Celebrating Hip Hop History Month
South Wing—Lower Gallery
Admission: Free
Honoring Bronx’s own Afrika Bambaataa and the Zulu Nation.
Hosted by Jeru The Damaja. With DJ Chela, Patty Dukes and RephStar (Emcees), Rebel Diaz (Rap Group) + LF (Brazil) and Meswy (Spain)
For more information about [...]
The Best Street Level Food
Posted on October 27, 2007 by D. Bell
New York Press posted a list of the “Best of Eats and Drinks.” Making the list is the tamale lady at the City College subway station.
BEST STREET-LEVEL MEXICAN FOOD
137th St. & Broadway
It started with the tamale lady. She was there morning, noon and night, hawking her homemade tamales: pork, chicken, cheese, as well as sweet varieties, [...]
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Sherman’s Bar B.Q.
Posted on October 27, 2007 by D. Bell
Originally uploaded by Eating In Translation.
The greasiest of greasy spoons, this old school BBQ spot located on 7th Avenue is one of the last standing vestige of “old Harlem”. Pork permeates the air through the grease blackened vent over the bright red awning.
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Open Letter to HUD Secty re: Harlem Housing
Posted on October 27, 2007 by narmer
October 25, 2007
Mr. Alphonso Jackson
Secretary
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20410
Dear Secretary Jackson:
I write today in reference to recent comments made by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regional Director Sean Moss in regards to his suggestion that the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) sell public housing in expensive neighborhoods [...]
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Black College Expo promotes scholarships and advice
Posted on October 27, 2007 by narmer
Black College Expo Founder Theresa Price wants all New York high school students to know they can go to college! Tomorrow her college tour rolls into Manhattan – with deep pockets to dole out scholarship money on the spot. For more information, visit www.blackcollegeexpo.com
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Harlem Hates Hillary???
Posted on October 26, 2007 by D. Bell
Ed. note: The following item was delivered to our inbox today…
Saturday, October 27, 2007
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building
163 West 125th & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (7th Ave.)
Congressman Charles Rangel’s “very special event” to honor Senator Hillary Clinton on October 27th is an insult to the people of Harlem whom he [...]
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Going really soon!!! “Stereotypes and Humantypes”
Posted on October 26, 2007 by illoquentgent
There are just 2 days left til the end of the “Stereotypes and Humantypes:Images of Blacks in the 19th and 20th Centuries” exhibition at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. This is another fine presentation by the prestigious institution. It’s full of memorabilia from the late 1800’s when african americans were portrayed [...]
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New Location for Hillary
Posted on October 26, 2007 by D. Bell
Please be advised that, due to the prediction of inclement weather on Saturday, the LOCATION for the 10/27 “Hillary’s Homecoming” Event is being changed to:
The Abyssinian Baptist Church
132 Odell Clark Place, formerly West 138th Street
(Between Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. and Malcolm X Boulevards, also known as 7th and Lenox Avenues.)
If you need any [...]
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Nourishing the Mind and Spirit
Posted on October 25, 2007 by D. Bell
Entering the Holy of Holies An Institute of Learning and Healing, Inc. specializing in Meditation and Spiritual Tools for Transformation will host their Semi-Annual fundraiser on Sunday, October 28, 2007 at the Riverbank State Park’s Cultural Theatre, 679 Riverside Drive at 145th Street. The program will begin at noon. Entering the Holy of Holies will [...]
Uptown Veterinary Associates Grand Opening Sunday, November 4th
Posted on October 25, 2007 by narmer
Uptown Veterinary Associates Grand Opening Sunday, November 4th
For details visit Harlem Fur
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And this year’s costume prize goes to…
Posted on October 25, 2007 by illoquentgent
Okay guys, so I’m sure most of you know Halloween is coming up. You saw the post for the parties. What costume are you going to don for this most special occasion? Will you be sporting something scary, classy, or are you going to put together something out of kitchen supplies? Let us know!
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