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B.P. Brewer Co-hosts President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Symposium In Harlem

On Monday, Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer will co-host and deliver remarks at the first of four My Brother's Keeper convenings in Harlem for educators, youth services providers, researchers, and policymakers developing strategies to close opportunity gaps for young men of color in Manhattan.Continue reading

Harlem’s Maya Angelou, America’s Best Autobiographer

Maya Angelou born Marguerite Ann Johnson on April 4, 1928 is an American autobiographer and poet who has been called "America's most visible black female autobiographer" by scholar Joanne M. Braxton.Continue reading

Dining With Miss Lil: Hustle & Soul is What WE-TV Wants It to Be

By Lil Nickelson On Monday, March 19th, 2018 I stopped by the 2nd floor of the Andaz Hotel located across the street from the 42nd Street public library for the premiere event for the new season of Hustle & Soul on WE-TV.Continue reading

“Thanks, Obama,” Is All About Obama’s Hopey, Changey White House Years

More than any other presidency, one time Harlem resident Barack Obama’s eight years in the White House were defined by young people – twenty-somethings who didn’t have much experience in politics (or anything else, for that matter), yet suddenly found themselves in the most high-stakes office building on earth. Continue reading

“Democrats Need To Dramatize Their Differences With Trump,” Says Harlem’s Sharpton

Mic reports that “I have fought with Donald Trump for 35 years,” the Rev. Al Sharpton said in a phone interview. “He only understands fighting, and you have to go toe-to-toe with him.”Continue reading

Harlem Pastor Adds TV Outside Church To Air Sermons

A controversial Harlem pastor known for his anti-gay sentiments added a TV to the message board outside his church so his sermons can be seen and heard by pedestrians.Continue reading

Harlem Rep. Adriano Espaillat Defends DACA Program

Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat, released the following statement as President Trump considers whether to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which provides certainty to young men and women who were brought to America as children.Continue reading

From Harlem To Hawaii, President Obama’s Hawaii Vacation House For Rent

President Obama, lived in Harlem while attending Columbia University, on December, 2016 was the last Hawaii Christmas vacation for President Obama before he transitions to life as a private citizen. Continue reading

CNN Political Analyst April Ryan Dishes On The White House In Harlem

During a talk last week in Harlem, April Ryan, Washington bureau chief for the American Urban Radio Networks and CNN political analyst, didn’t mince words about covering the Trump White House.Continue reading

Donald Trump ‘Not Going To Last Long,’ Harlem’s Charles Rangel Tells Veterans

Retired Harlem Congressman Charles Rangel assured a group of young veterans aspiring to elected office that President Donald Trump and his approach to politics will prove “a short-term thing.”Continue reading

Four Women Run For All Women From Harlem To Harare

Alison Mariella Désir is a running coach, the founder of the Harlem Run running crew, and a contributor to Women’s Running magazine.Continue reading

“One Of The Most Thrilling Vocalists Of Today,” Alicia Olatuja In Harlem

Called “one of the most thrilling vocalists of today” (JazzTimes), Alicia Olatuja has an incredible range, fueled by her fluency in multiple world music styles, classical studies at Manhattan School of Music, and an undeniable, ingrained musicality.Continue reading