Harlem Fave News Anchor David Ushery Elected To The NY State Broadcasters Hall Of Fame
Recognizing David Ushery’s commitment to broadcast excellence, passion for community service, and his work as a positive role model for New York’s youth.
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Statement From David N. Dinkins Regarding The Horrific Killing Of George Floyd
We continue to find ourselves living in desperate times as our nation is ravaged by COVID-19 and reignited racial tensions by the horrific killing of George Floyd.
Rev. Sharpton To Focus On Trump During National Action Network’s Convention (Update)
NY Daily News reports that the National Action Network holds its annual convention this week — with an emphasis on action.
Are You ‘Afraid of Dark?’ A New Documentary About Black Men Screens
By Ingrid Hadasa Recent News Headline: Javier Payne, a 14 year-old boy was shoved through a glass store window by a Sargent police Officer. Payne sustained critical injuries, received 50 staples in his chest and is set for additional surgeries to repair his sliced open chest from the glass.
Standing Fast Against White House Declaration Of War Against Our Cities
“Within these past couples of months, we have seen a resurgence of activism and social unrest from Americans throughout our country.
NY Coalition Of One Hundred Black Women Propose Policy Changes Following George Floyd’s Death
By Barbara Kairson, Ph.D., President, NY Coalition of One Hundred Black Women The members of The New York Coalition of One Hundred Black Women, Inc., founding Chapter of the Coalition of One Hundred Black Women,
Harlem’s Fabulous Ruby Dee, 1922 – 2014 (Video)
Ruby Dee, born Ruby Ann Wallace, October 27, 1922 – June 11, 2014, was an American actress, poet, playwright, screenwriter, journalist and civil rights activist.
“In My Lifetime,” A Poem By Judy C. Andrews
By Judy C. Andrews The poem In My Lifetime:
Everything Harlem’s Sharpton Has Lived For Is At Stake
July 20, 2014, three days after Eric Garner suffocated to death during an arrest by New York City police officers for selling loose cigarettes, the Reverend Al Sharpton delivered the Sunday sermon at Riverside Church, on Manhattan’s Upper West Side.
OP-Ed: Tamir Rice killing Underscores Why Black Leaders Are Calling For Oversight Of Judicial Process
By Arva R. Rice, President & CEO of New York Urban League We are troubled with the news that a police officer will not be indicted for the killing of twelve year old Tamir Rice. Once again a young black child’s life has been lost because some claim the boy may have posed a threat…
Queen Mother Delois Blakely, Harlem’s Street Nun
A woman of compassion and caring, Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely champions the aspirations of women, children and youth.