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Harlem Church Holds Eric Garner’s Memorial

A Harlem church will hold a panel discussion and memorial service for Eric Garner on Monday night on the third anniversary of his death featuring speakers such as Rev. Al Sharpton and former NBA player and activist Etan Thomas.Continue reading

Charges Dropped Against Trump Tower Protesters Al Sharpton’s Daughter

More than a dozen people arrested during two protests outside Trump Tower — including the Rev. Al Sharpton’s daughter and Eric Garner’s mom — were told Monday that their cases would be dropped if they stayed out of trouble.Continue reading

Harlem Pastor Butts Considering Run For Mayor

Harlem pastor Calvin Butts says he’s considering running for mayor — and would consider forming an alliance with the Republican Party against Mayor de Blasio.Continue reading

Everything Harlem’s Sharpton Has Lived For Is At Stake

July 20, 2014, three days after Eric Garner suffocated to death during an arrest by New York City police officers for selling loose cigarettes, the Reverend Al Sharpton delivered the Sunday sermon at Riverside Church, on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Continue reading

Khalik Allah’s Kaleidoscopic FIELD NIGGAS Opens

Khalik Allah's FIELD NIGGAS, shot entirely at night on the corner of 125th and Lexington Avenue in Harlem, captures the mental, physical and spiritual struggles of the neighborhood's most exhausted and oppressed inhabitants.Continue reading

Statement From Reverend Al Sharpton About Gov Cuomo

President and founder of National Action Network (NAN), Reverend Al Sharpton released the following statement in response to attacks on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order to remove district attorneys from prosecutions involving police officers who kill unarmed civilians.Continue reading

Salters Scene: Police Show Solidarity With Fallen Officers

[caption id="attachment_46458" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Atmosphere[/caption] By Udo Salters The funeral for New York City Police Officer Ramos was held on Saturday December 20^th at the Christ Tabernacle on Myrtle Avenue. Ramos and his Partner Police Officer Wenjian Liu were shot in their police car in Brooklyn.Continue reading

“New Research “Quantifies Hope” For Black Men And Boys”

A new report jointly released by Foundation Center and the Campaign for Black Male Achievement shows a distinct trend toward increased U.S. foundation funding for organizations and programs that are working to improve the life outcomes of Black males. Education historically receives the largest share of this support, but giving in other areas, including human services and public affairs, has grown.Continue reading

NYC Council Mark-Viverito Sticks To Demand For More Cops

The leader of the New York City Council renewed her push to add more cops to the NYPD's head count -- setting up a potential conflict with Mayor Bill de Blasio, whose preliminary budget had no new cops for the 35,000-officer force.Continue reading