Archive for February, 2009
Obama Watch February 6, 2009
US elementary school changes name to Barack Obama Obama Goes Airborne Today For First Time As President Obama to hold prime-time news conference Monday, February 9, 2009 Obama campaign manager getting 7-figure book deal Nicaraguan cigar firm cashes in on “Obamania” Obama to Discuss Guantanamo With Victims of Terror Attacks, Their Relatives AP alleges copyright [...]
13th Annual National Black Fine Art Show
The 13th Annual National Black Fine Art Show (NBFAS) will take place February 13-15, with a Gala Preview on the evening of Thursday, February 12 to benefit The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem. The NBFAS will present exceptional work by African, African-American and Caribbean artists. This international art fair features a [...]
Sarah Jones on Sounding Black
Black is not just a skin color; it’s a quality of voice. Sarah Jones, the Tony Award-winning performer, talks with linguist John McWhorter about what it means to sound black today. They look at how Barack Obama has used “blaccent†to drive audiences wild. Source, H/T
Around-NYC.com — Phase II Begins
We’ve been working on AroundHarlem.com for awhile. Believe it or not, this blog is just a tip of the iceberg.
The Black List at the Brooklyn Museum
Saturday, February 7: Get On the Black List FREE admission from 5 to 11 p.m. at The Brooklyn Museum 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Music The Rubin Pavillion, 1st Floor Listen to San Juan Hill’s “Afro Latin Soulâ€, a cross Atlantic blend of funk, soul, Latino Caribeño, jazz, Brazilian, hip-hop, and house served with sultry lyrics in [...]
Al Sharpton and Black Bloggers on Michael Steele
Last week we wrote an article on Michael Steele being named Chairman of the Republican National Committee making him the top man in the Republican Party. Everyone on the web has been buzzing about Barack Obama and Michael Steele, two Black men, having the two most powerful positions in the country. At the end of [...]
Free Health Screenings For Women at Mount Sinai Hospital
Mount Sinai Medical Center calls all New York Women to get screened for heart health. As part of the national Go Red for Women Campaign, Mount Sinai will offer free heart health screenings for women. Women will be tested for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes and receive nutrition and diet advice on how they [...]
Obama Watch February 4, 2009
Obama blames himself for mishandling Daschle The Michelle Obama hair challenge: Nappy or relaxed, African-American hair has always been a loaded subject. Obama Orders Review of FDA in Salmonella Outbreak Malia, Sasha dolls are renamed Obama Makes Surprise Trip to Read to Children Obama Plans Visit to Illinois for Lincoln’s 200th Birthday Obama not smoking [...]
Casa Frela — A Gallery in the Heart of Harlem
Past the Metro North tracks on 119th Street there are a string of buildings, the Emanual AME Church, and what many may not know, a gallery dedicated to artists whose work represents an array of backgrounds, mindsets, and skills. Translated Casa Frela means “Delicate Homeâ€; so it fits that the gallery also serves as the [...]
Obama Watch February 2, 2009
Clarence Thomas Slept Through Obama’s Inaugural Address White House Lawyers Look to Limit Commercial Use of President Obama Obama’s half brother says he’s out of jail Michelle Obama bans daughters Malia and Sasha from mixing with celebrities The Obama Effect on Fashion Continues Other cartoons of Obama raise questions Does an Obama White House need [...]
