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By: Tiffany Y’vonne
The “N” in his name doesn’t stand for newbie or newcomer; when it comes to long-time Harlem resident and distinguished performer Ngoma, his name is certainly no misnomer. In the African culture, Ngoma has several meanings: a drum song, a healing, or a dance experience that transcends national and social boundaries. Ngoma constitutes [...]

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Let’s start off by saying that finding a decent supermarket in New York is like finding a needle in a haystack — regardless of how much money you make or where you live. However, it is no secret to the lower class citizens living in certain neighborhoods, like Harlem and parts of Brooklyn, [...]

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STATE SENATOR BILL PERKINS RE-ELECTION-BIRTHDAY PARTY FUNDRAISER

Minton’s Playhouse 208 West 118th Street
Between St. Nicholas & 7th Avenue
New York, New York 10026
RSVP (212) 316-9434

Greetings!

You are invited to join us for a kick off re-election -birthday celebration fundraiser in support of State Senator Bill Perkins.

Thursday May 8, 2008
6:00 PM until 9 PM

Sincerely,

Carolyn Johnson

Enclosed is my [...]

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at the fabulous Strivers Row Townhouse
262 West 139th Street.
RSVP at 212-926-2550 x25

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