Tag: Kevin Powell
Haiti Rebirth Charity Brunch at Harlem’s Columbia University
On January 12, 2010, a catastrophic, 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, crippling its capital of Port-au-Prince and devastating a nation of millions. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, 225,570 people have died, 300,000 were injured and more than 1.3 million are homeless. To help rebuild permanent and stable housing, a group of professionals representing companies [...]
New Yorkers for Norman Siegel Birthday Fundraiser
New Yorkers for Norman Siegel will be holding a birthday bash for civil rights attorney Norman Siegel as they rev up the campaign to elect him NYC Public Advocate in 2009. The program for the evening features guest speakers State Senator Eric Adams, former ACLU Director Ira Glasser, Vanessa Ramos, Deputy Director for Policy at [...]
Who is Craig Schley?
Back in July I received an e-mail from someone named Francine Brown. The subject heading was “Chance for Choice”. The e-mail said: I would like to announce that Craig Schley is taking a big leap, to enter the ring as a contender for the Congressional seat of Charles Rangel. This is an extension of the [...]
MoCADA Photo Exhibit — I Am A Man
Photo: Builder Levy The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA) is proud to present the timely and provocative exhibition I AM A MAN. February 1968 saw 1,300 African American sanitation workers strike to demand their basic rights to organize a union, to gain a living wage, and to garner respect and dignity deserving of all [...]
