By Yolande Brener
Some members of the public hoped for a procession through the streets of Windsor or wished that there had been a grand state funeral. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Yolande’s Yard
Black History Month: Perspectives From The World Of Harlem
By Yolande Brener and Danielle Imara
What aspect of Black History would you like to see more widely understood? Continue Reading →
Yolande’s Yard: Legendary Harlem Composer Laraaji Releases New Album Moon Piano
Yolande’s Yard: Lyn-Genet’s Kitchen Day Of The Dead Celebration In Hamilton Heights (Video)
Story by Yolande Brener and photographs by Maribel Acosta
Nutritionist and cookbook author, Lyn-Genet Recitas
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 →
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