Seitu’s World: Harlem Week Honors David Dinkins At The Schomburg Center In Harlem
On Thursday, August 12th, 2021, Seitu was at the Harlem Week event as they honored the legendary David Dinkins at the Schomburg Center in Harlem.Continue reading
Rebirth, Rebuild, And Rejoice 2021, Harlem Week Returns Right On Time
Harlem Week began in 1974 as Harlem Day, a one-day event of encouragement and fellowship created under the leadership of Harlemites.
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Rep. Espaillat Honors The Life Of Former NYC Mayor And Harlem Fave David N. Dinkins On The House Floor
Today, Harlem Representative Adriano Espaillat remembered the life and legacy of former New York City Mayor David N. Dinkins on the U.S. House floor.Continue reading
Touro College Remembers The Legendary David Dinkins NY’s First And Only Black Mayor
David Dinkins, New York's first, and to date, only Black mayor, died yesterday. The American politician, lawyer, and author served as the 106th Mayor of New York City from 1990 to 1993.Continue reading
In Honor Of The Honorable New York City Mayor David Dinkins Passing
By Rudy Collins
One of my favorite photographes of "Hizzoner" and Harlem fave Mayor David Dinkins with Jessie Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Dr. Forbes at Riverside Church in Harlem, New York.Continue reading
Harlem’s Joyce Dinkins, Wife Of Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins, Passes (Updated)
Joyce Dinkins, the former first lady of New York City, has died at 89. Dinkins died Sunday at home, her family said in a statement.Continue reading
Op-Ed: Snuff Out Flavored Tobacco Products
By Hon David Norman Dinkins
All my years of public service to New York taught me one indisputable fact: It’s all about the kids. Everything we do, all the laws and changes the government makes, must keep the next generation in mind. Continue reading
Dining With Miss Lil: Harlem Week 2019 Was In Full Swing
By Lil Nickelson
On Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio stated, “You have provided proof to me that Harlem maybe a few blocks farther north, but tonight Gracie Mansion is Harlem.Continue reading
Update: 100 Pastors Against NYC Council’s Proposed Ban On Real Fur From Harlem To Hollis
One-hundred pastors representing thousands of congregants from Harlem to Hollis today released a letter expressing vehement opposition to the New York City Council’s proposed ban on real fur.Continue reading
The All Star Code’s 5th Anniversary Summer Benefit In The Hamptons 2018
This year’s All Star Code’s 5th Anniversary Summer Benefit in the Hamptons 2018 event hit a record of success with over 300 attendees and raised over $900,000 ($300,000 during the auction/live appeal alone).Continue reading
Ex-Mayor David Dinkins On “Blue Bloods” Tomorrow Night On Blue Bloods On CBS
Check out Harlem's mayor David Dinkins Blue Bloods on CBS this week. Continue reading
Elsie McCabe Thompson Talks About Her Mission On The Danny Tisdale Show (Audio)
Join Elsie McCabe Thompson, president of the 200 + plus year old Mission Society in Harlem, as she talks about her mission to improve education standards, Champions for Children Gala 2018, her fave place in Harlem and more, with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show.Continue reading
Mayor de Blasio Appoints Cesar Perales Chair Of Charter Revision Commission
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the appointment of Cesar Perales as Chair of the City’s newly formed Charter Revision Commission. Continue reading
Seitu’s World: Former Former NY Mayor David Dinkins And Others Honored By The New Jewish Home
Photographs by Seitu Oronde
On Monday, March 12, 2018, former NY Mayor and Harlem fave David Dinkins, Clive Davis, and many others were celebrated at the Fifth annual Eight Over Eighty Awards by the New Jewish Home in New York.
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How Nelson Mandela Used Sports to Unite South Africa
By Marc Rasbury
Last Thursday we lost one of the worlds most significant and historic individuals in former South African President Nelson Mandela. Continue reading
