Archive for July, 2008
Africanismo! — Short Films and Live Performances at the Bronx Museum
On Friday, August 1, 2008 from 6:00 to 10:00pm, the Andrew Freedman Home in the South Bronx will serve as the backdrop for the Bronx Museum of the Arts’ FREE First Fridays! event “AfricanÃsmio!†Organized in collaboration the African Film Festival and Afrokinetic, the program will offer an exciting afternoon of outdoor film screenings by [...]
Giant Step Presents — Janelle Monáe * Little Jackie * Jose James * Gilles Peterson and Jamie Lidell at Summer Stage
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Kindred Cool — Portraits Inspired by Ralph Ellison, Albert Murray and Romare Bearden
The Kindred Cool exhibition seeks to pays homage to the jazz friendship of Romare Bearden, Ralph Ellison and Albert Murray. Each photograph is composed of three individuals, trios, who are bonded by jazz.
Audrey Smaltz Organizes New Yorker Magazine Protest of Obama “Satire” Cover
Audrey Smaltz, Harlem born and raised former model, former Ebony Fashion Fair Coordinator and Founder of The Ground Crew, (a backstage management group for major fashions shows during fashion week) is outraged by the recent New Yorker cover and its attempt to satirize Barack Obama and his wife.
Harlem for Obama Platform Meeting — Help Create the Platform for the Democratic Nation Convention
Every four years, the Democratic Party assembles a “platform” that outlines the party’s position on a variety of issues. Traditionally, the platform is written by paid professionals and then presented to the American people. This year, that’s going to change. From July 19 to July 27, everyday people all across America will hold Platform Meetings [...]
Cedar Park — The Origins of Hip Hop on NYCTV
Since the late 70’s Cedar Park has been responsible for gathering MC’s, DJ’s, Break dancers, and graffiti artists. To many, Hip Hop is synonymous with Cedar Park. It stands not only as an outdoor space for recreational activities but as an attraction where one went to experience the elements of Hip Hop. Tune in to [...]
Black in America — CNN on Black Men, Black Women, The King Assassination and Reclaiming the Dream
CNN’s groundbreaking Black in America initiative expands this month with two in-depth documentaries and a special forum with Essence magazine. Black in America launched in April with the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The series encompasses a variety of approaches to examining how blacks have fared since King‘s death. [...]
Harlem 4 Obama Deplores New Yorker Magazine Cover
Harlem 4 Obama is a grassroots political organization in operation since June 2007. Their effort to deliver New York ‘s 15th Congressional District to Senator Obama during the primary and general elections have resulted in victory in Central Harlem and the election of 2 of our members as delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Harlem [...]
Down But Not Out
There has been so much stuff going on behind the scenes as I try to get this website up that I say I should write a book. My friends try to keep me motivated by saying that one day I’m going to have a great story to tell Oprah.
Platanos & Collard Greens
Platanos and Collard Greens, written by David Lamb and directed by Summer Hill Seven, tells the story of two college students, Freeman, an African-American man and Angelita, a Latino woman, both forced to confront and overcome cultural and racial prejudices while defending their bond from the biases held by family and friends.
