Standing Fast Against White House Declaration Of War Against Our Cities
"Within these past couples of months, we have seen a resurgence of activism and social unrest from Americans throughout our country. Continue reading
NY Coalition Of One Hundred Black Women Propose Policy Changes Following George Floyd’s Death
By Barbara Kairson, Ph.D., President, NY Coalition of One Hundred Black Women
The members of The New York Coalition of One Hundred Black Women, Inc., founding Chapter of the Coalition of One Hundred Black Women,Continue reading
Mothers Of Victims Of Police Shootings #STAND For Day Of Action
The Truth, Hope and Justice Initiative will mobilize mothers and supporters from across the country today for a day of action on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Who’s Watching, “Copwatch” At Maysles In Harlem
Copwatch is the true story of We Copwatch, an organization whose mission is to film police activity as a non-violent form of protest and deterrent to police brutality. Continue reading
BET Networks Presents Award Winning “Truth Series” Harlem’s Arva Rice And More
BET Networks continues its award-winning "Truth Series" programming with the premiere of the compelling documentary, Charged: The DA vs. Black America, which will air Tuesday, November 7, at 9:00 pm EST. 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
Dining With Miss Lil: Harlem’s Newest Pastry Shop
By Lil Nickleson
Jolie Patisserie is the newest patisserie shop to open up in Harlem and is located at 2453 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard in between 142nd and 143rd Streets. Jolie Patisserie is the latest food business to be owned and operated Pastry Chef Moha Orchid.
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Souleo: Baltimore photographer Debuts Exhibition inspired by Freddie Gray protests
By Souleo
Devin Allen refuses to let the momentum for social justice subside after the city of Baltimore erupted in protests following the death of Freddie Gray.Continue reading
Souleo: Singer Maysa Reflects On Music’s Role Amid Turmoil In Baltimore
By Souleo
Veteran recording artist, Maysa doesn’t usually hesitate to sing about what’s on her mind. But the recent Baltimore unrest following the death of Freddie Gray, led her to question the inclusion of the song “Tear it Up, Tear it Down,” on her new album Back 2 Love.
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“Sad Days”: Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. statement on Violence by and against Police
It is painful to mourn the loss of young lives. We send our condolences to the families of Freddie Gray and Officer Moore. We have now begun two weeks in a row with disturbing news.Continue reading
Op-Ed: President Obama And The Baltimore Riots
By Michael McQuillan
The Baltimore riots are heart-rending and wrong. But it is also wrong to misconstrue First Amendment protest rights as for mere venting. Its purpose, as the Bill of Rights makes clear, is to “petition the government for a redress of grievance.” Continue reading
