Every few years, a new artist emerges from Harlem, ready to take on the rap world: The Diplomats, A$AP Mob, Azealia Banks, Dave East. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Dominican
The Immigration Crisis ‘Tests Soul Of Our Nation’ Interview With Harlem Rep Adriano Espaillat
By Hector Tobar
U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat is the first Dominican member of the United States Congress. As part of an exploration of rising political power among Latino Americans, National Geographic interviewed Espaillat about his life and experience. Continue Reading →
The Poet X is A Stunning Amplification Of The Latina Experience From Harlem
Entertainment Weekly reports that Xiomara Batista is often urged to bite her tongue. The “miracle” of her and her twin brother Xavier’s births to her aging Dominican parents makes Xio feel like a spectacle in her Harlem community, a constant point of conversation and judgment. Continue Reading →
A Case Remains Unsolved For Harlem’s Columbia University Professor Galindez
Two Ecuadorians Hit With Bat In Harlem
A pair of attackers derided two Ecuadorian immigrants as “f—–g Mexicans” then beat them bloody with a baseball bat in Harlem, police said Wednesday. Continue Reading →
East Harlem’s T-Juliette Gets Real On A Cheater (Video)
Vibe reports that like many singers, Harlem’s Tiffany Juliette got her start in church. Continue Reading →
Congressman Adriano Espaillat Recognizes The Dominican Community
U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement today to commemorate the 173rd anniversary of the Independence of the Dominican Republic: Continue Reading →
Congressman Espaillat On Honoring Fashion Designer Oscar de la Renta
Congressman Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement regarding today’s unveiling of the United States postage stamp honoring Dominican-American fashion designer Oscar de la Renta: Continue Reading →