News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
Recently, in Anaheim California, the 2015 HENAAC Awards were bestowed upon a group of major innovators in the field of STEM research and development. The vision of Great Minds in STEM, lies in the promotion of careers (primarily in underserved communities) within technological and mathematic arenas. Great Minds in STEM has as its mission, an […]
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On September 21, at a reception at Minton’s hosted by Minton’s co-owner, Richard Parsons and General Colin Powell for The Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership of The City College of New York, I met Karen Harper, Vice President of Building Engineering and Science Talent (BEST) . Karen and I instantly connected when
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Talking to family members about end-of-life care is not something you might picture as being casually done over dinner. The word “hospice” alone can cause unease, and sometimes people believe that just talking about death and dying can bring on bad luck. Cultural beliefs do often keep people in the dark about care, services and
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After over a year of planning, Brooklyn’s NYU Tandon School of Engineering launched the 2015 Diversity in STEM Summit: Bridging Engineering and Business for the Future. This was an event that Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Anita Farrington, said is relevant to the current racial tensions across universities. Additionally, it was statistically relevant. The 2015
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Harlem Educational Activities Fund Honors Roger W. Ferguson at 11th Annual Gala College Success Program Raises 1.2 Million for Underserved Students Eager to Succeed NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) hosted its 11th Annual Gala on October 27th at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City, raising $1.2 million in support
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Photo by Marius Bugge Over the last year Neil deGrasse Tyson has become a cultural powerhouse. The astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History not only helped educate the masses about the wonders of science and the Universe through Cosmos, but also tackles a wide range of issues
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Singer, songwriter and pianist Benjamin Clementine will return to New York this winter for a pair of intimate shows February 10 & 17 at Rough Trade NYC. The performances will feature material from Clementine’s debut album, At Least For Now, which just won the UK’s prestigious Mercury Prize. The award is the latest chapter in a remarkable success story including homelessness, cult
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Harlem Stage Gatehouse (150 Convent Avenue, Manhattan) Uptown Nights: Ben Williams: Dearly Beloved – The Music of Prince Featuring Special Guests Goapele, Frank McComb, Christie Dashiell, Jason Samuels Smith, W. Ellington Felton and surprise guests! Friday – Saturday, December 11 and 12 at 7:30pm Tickets: $40 Commissioned in part by the Harlem Stage Fund for New Work Assembling a stellar
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Implementing technological advancements in energy, science and technology is a consistent goal of many of today’s educational and corporate organizations. STEM, an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, once known only to those educated and employed within the respective industries, has now become a household term. Other terms such as “Green” and its association
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For the longest time Chuck Stewart never knew he had a Latin Jazz or music collection. “I just took pictures of who showed up,” he said of the recording sessions and concerts record companies and organizations hired him to photograph. Stewart took pictures of iconic music, film, television, theater, and cultural celebrities: The Beatles
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