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Category Archives: Yolande Brener
Yolande’s Yard: From Harlem To Windsor For The Royal Wedding (Photos And Video)
By Yolande Brener
As a long-time Harlem resident who grew up in Windsor, attending this wedding meant a lot to me because it combined the traditions of royalty with a strong dose of African-American influence, and more diversity than we have ever seen at a royal event. Continue Reading →
Yolande’s Yard: Ambitious One Fitness In Harlem
By Yolande Brener
“No hands-on-hips! No lateness! No bitch-assness!”
If you’re lucky enough to hear these words, you’ve made it into Sereco Campbell’s fitness bootcamp class at NY Sports Club. Continue Reading →
Yolande’s Yard: Jimma Juice Bar and Oasis Powerhouse in Harlem (Podcast Update)
By Yolande Brener
The first time I entered Oasis Jimma Juice Bar off Broadway on 139th Street, owner Abdi Abajabal, asked me if I had a skill I could offer for Oasis Powerhouse. Continue Reading →
Yolande’s Yard: Hooked On Harlem Hookah
By Yolande Brener
I went to Harlem Hookah for the Bloggers, Authors, and Publishers celebration on October 5th, 2016. Husband and wife co-owners, Tiffany and Stephen Bowen, gave my friend and I a warm welcome when we arrived. Continue Reading →
Yolande’s Yard: West Harlem Art Fund and City of Water Day
By Yolande Brener
Savona Bailey was the kid who just wanted to go to museums and art galleries when all her friends didn’t feel they belonged there. Continue Reading →
Join The Live HW Podcast Reading With Yolande Brener On The Danny Tisdale Show
Join Yolande Brener as she reads from her book Holy Candy during the HW Podcast Reading live on the The Danny Tisdale Show from Tuesday, July 14th at 2 pm to 2:30 pm EST during the Harlem Book Fair 2015. Continue Reading →
