Posted on April 30, 2008 by D. Bell
From the how ironic files comes this story about the Harlem Hellfighters, subjects of an indy film being screened at the Tribeca Film Festival, being “booted” from their home field in retaliation for their coach speaking out about racism.
Duke Ferguson, the team’s coach, has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Education, stemming from a [...]
Filed under: Education, Say What?, Sports/Fitness | Tagged: harlem, football, high school, racism, duke ferguson, wadleigh, Department of education, Film, Tribeca | No Comments »
Posted on April 30, 2008 by D. Bell
Photo credit: RD/flickr
Earlier this month we celebrated and lamented the approval of the 125th Rezoning Plan. Well, now it’s official. The Council has voted to pass the plan by a vote of 47 to 2. This decision will have a major impact on the old, gritty, grimy 125th Street that some people have [...]
Filed under: Politics, Real Estate | Tagged: 125th Street, Gentrification, harlem | 7 Comments »
Posted on April 30, 2008 by D. Bell
If you read Variety or the plethora of entertainment blogs you may have already heard that Sean “P-Diddy” Combs is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Combs, a Harlem native, is among a slew of stars who will be honored with a star on the coveted strip of sidewalk near the [...]
Filed under: Celebrity, Entertainment, Music | Tagged: harlem, Hollywood, P-Diddy, Sean Combs, Star, Walk of fame | No Comments »
Posted on April 30, 2008 by D. Bell
a curatorial series on cinema
and new media
Judith Escalona’s “Bx3M: a work in process”
Hector Canonge’s “Idolatries/Idolatrías”
Exhibition: March 19 - April 30, 2008
Closing Reception: Wednesday, April 30, 6PM - 8PM
Music provided by Joe Falcon and Coco Rico with Stuart Watson
MediaNoche is located in the corner store at
1355 Park Avenue, NE [...]
Filed under: Art | Tagged: Bronx, gallery | No Comments »
Posted on April 30, 2008 by Grace A
In addition to his literary merits as an author, John Edgar Wideman’s personal story is often his most prolific prose. Years ago, Wideman’s brother was sentenced to life in prison; tragically, his son would soon embark on the same fate.
Fanon, A Novel explores the life of the revolutionary Frantz Fanon. Of Wideman’s new work in [...]
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Posted on April 30, 2008 by narmer
Weiner Seeks Federal Help To Add ‘Affordable’ Housing [The New York Sun]
Lawmaker: Tobacco Smuggling Nets Terrorist Groups Millions [The New York Sun]
Charter Schools Win Battle Against Audits [The New York Sun]
Sharpton, Community Groups Plan Demonstrations [The New York Sun]
Food Shortage [ New York Post]
Rev-enge is sweet for Barack’s Betrayed Pastor [New York Post]
Port [...]
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Posted on April 29, 2008 by D. Bell
FRIDAY, May 2, 6:00-10:00pm
South Wing—Lower Gallery
Admission: Free
A New York City rock and roll extravaganza; a musical exploration of up and coming urban rock and roll superstars.
With The Bangers and Dragons of Zynth.
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Posted on April 29, 2008 by D. Bell
Posted on April 29, 2008 by illoquentgent
(Photo Credit: Black Athlete Sports Network)
The formation of the musical group “The Ravens” wasn’t the only amazing thing that happened in Harlem in 1945. A little known story about the ‘pivotal moment in the entire history of the Negro Leagues’ occurred in Harlem in November. (Black Athlete Sport Network)
An outside look at New York [...]
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Posted on April 29, 2008 by illoquentgent
Well folks, despite the recent wave of showers we all got a taste of warm weather in precious Harlem. I for one couldn’t help but feel like taking a swim the other week when we had 73 degree weather. My first thought was the Jackie Robsinson Pool. And for those of us who would like [...]
Filed under: Community, Neighborhoods, Parks | 2 Comments »
Posted on April 29, 2008 by narmer
Supreme Court Upholds Voter Identification Law in Indiana [New York Times]
Wright Says Criticism Is Attack on Black Church [New York Times]
Fosamax tied to increased risk of heart condition [ USATODAY.com]
Comptroller To Probe City’s Class-Size Reduction Effort [The New York Sun]
Lawmakers Use Pressure Tactics in Wake of Bell Verdict [The New York Sun [...]
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Posted on April 29, 2008 by D. Bell
Posted on April 28, 2008 by D. Bell
The May Coffee Bark at St. Nick’s Dog Run will be next Saturday, May
3rd from 9-11am. This month’s Coffee Bark is sponsored by New York
Tails Magazine - the magazine for the People and Pets of New York
City. The magazine is full of exciting articles about being a pet
owner in NYC. Check them out and [...]
Filed under: Community, Events, Pet Care, Publishing, Uncategorized | Tagged: dog run, PETS | 1 Comment »
Posted on April 28, 2008 by D. Bell
Posted on April 28, 2008 by D. Bell
No, really. Yoga is hot. I’m talking about Bikram Yoga and if you want to know more about it you’re in luck. A new Bikram Yoga studio has opened up on 145th Street and the introductory price is only $20/week!
What is Bikram Yoga you ask? Well, here is a description from the [...]
Filed under: Health/Beauty, Openings/New | Tagged: bikram, harlem, yoga | No Comments »
Posted on April 28, 2008 by D. Bell
While I thought the use of the synthesizer went out in the 80s with Roger Troutman and Zapp, it seems to have made a come back in the form of the severely overly exposed producer T-Pain and his handy-dandy auto-tune.
If you are one of the many who are tired of the state of urban radio [...]
Filed under: Humor, Music, Say What? | Tagged: akon, Humor, humour, Music, satire, snoop, t-pain, video | No Comments »
Posted on April 28, 2008 by narmer
CITY ISSUING EVEN MORE PARKING TIX [ New York Post]
AMBULANCE IN RAP SLAP [New York Post]
Black Baseball’s Rich Legacy [ New York Times]
Insects Talk on the Plant-Phone [The News is NowPublic.com]
Bill Would Shift Power Over Rent Regulations to Council [The New York Sun]
Victims of Genital Mutilation Face Deportation [The New York Sun]
Paterson Is the New [...]
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Posted on April 28, 2008 by D. Bell
MONDAY 4/28:
6:30pm
Protest in East Harlem, gather at Art for Change - 1699 Lexington Avenue, Basement North, between 106 & 107th Streets (6 to 103rd Street)
Filed under: Community, Events, Politics | Tagged: 50 shots, cops, harlem, killing, NYPD, Sean Bell | No Comments »
Posted on April 28, 2008 by D. Bell
The 2008 Green Foods Festival is a Harlem/East Harlem, community health event held to emphasize the importance of making healthy eating and healthy lifestyle choices. This event will be held at the historic Marcus Garvey (Mt. Morris) Park -New York.
Experience healthy cuisines from the…
Caribbean, Asia, Latin America, Indian, Middle Eastern and more!
Raw Food, Vegetarian and [...]
Filed under: East Harlem, Environment, Events, Food | Tagged: green | No Comments »
Posted on April 27, 2008 by Grace A
Veteran actors Laurence Fishburne, Morgan Freeman, and James Earl Jones are currently headlining major theater productions on Broadway. Fishburne is undertaking the one man play on the life of the honorable Thurgood Marshall. Morgan Freeman headlines The Country Girl and James Earl Jones is part of the all star black cast for Cat On A [...]
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