By Regina Smith, Harlem Business Alliance
Oakland, Calif., native Tucky Blunt was arrested 15 years ago for an $80 marijuana sale that ended up changing the trajectory of his life. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: black girls
The Black Girls Rock! Owning Our Magic. Rocking Our Truth Book
From the award-winning entrepreneur, culture leader, and creator of the BLACK GIRLS ROCK! movement comes an inspiring and beautifully designed book that pays tribute to the achievements and contributions of black women around the world. Continue Reading →
Many U.S. Black And Hispanic Children From Harlem To Hollywood Lack Mental Health Care
Black and Hispanic children and young adults with mental health issues are about half as likely as their white counterparts to get mental health care, according to a study out last week. Continue Reading →
Understanding Harlem The Ghetto Starts With The First Jewish One, Says Author
This year marks the 500th anniversary of the opening of the Venetian Ghetto, where the city’s Jews were forced to live for nearly 300 years. Continue Reading →
Harlem Rap Stars, Soulja Boy And More, Michael K. Williams “Black Market” Tonight On Viceland
In his most personal project to date, Michael K. Williams explores underground economies from Harlem to Harare. Continue Reading →
HW Pick: What The Data Really Says About Police And Racial Bias
In an alarming that reaches from Harlem to Hollywood is a story written by Kia Makarechi for Vanity Fair Magazine reports that as the nation reels from a series of high-profile fatal shootings of black men by police officers, many have decried the lack of readily available data on how racial bias factors into American policing. Continue Reading →
First Black Girls Movement Conference Coming To Harlem
Essence Magazine reports that in today’s racially tense climate, sometimes there’s nothing better than having a safe space to hold open and honest conversations. Continue Reading →