News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
By Alejandra Castillo, Jessica Haughton, Camilla Santos, and Randy Fulton Over 100,000 immigrants in New York are eligible for the DREAM Act, but new database tracking may interfere. These databases hold personal information affecting young immigrants, also known as DREAMers, access to opportunities in the U.S. including loans and education. Education is a […]
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Analyzing the effect of women in the police force on both sides of the blue line By: Tatiana Stewart, Eleanor Geagan, and Feru Deshong “Women is the gate of the devil, the path of wickedness, the sting of the serpent, in a word a perilousobject” according to Thomas Aquinas, a Christian
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By: Brianna Glover A Rikers Island corrections officer starts his or her day off at an assigned post. The officer’s first duty is to count inmates to make sure no one is missing, that there is no contraband in the area, and that no one is hurt. Once the officer is done
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By: Derrel Jazz Johnson New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD) founding member Michael Bivins and R&B Foundation Chairman Damon Williams hosted an event called on the first Saturday of June in celebration of Black Music Month and the HSA Spring Festival. HSA students, parents, and faculty were joined by guests to listen and learn
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By: Derrel Jazz Johnson The Harlem community and beyond flocked to General Grant National Memorial Sunday for the official kickoff of Harlem Week called “A Great Day in Harlem.” The stage was filled with performers singing a variety of music all day, as well as vendors, arts and crafts, a fashion show and so much
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By William C. Jackson (jackson.william.c@hotmail.com) There was much excitement about the solar eclipse that happened on August 21, 2017. Countless people across New York City stood outside wearing special protective glasses to view an astronomical phenomenon. And those who saw it were not disappointed. While New York City residents were not in the so-called “path
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The Third Annual Harlem EatUp! took place from Tuesday, May 16 to Sunday, May 21. The event, created by restaurateur, author and executive chef Marcus Samuelsson and Karlitz and Company Rresident and Founder, Herb Karlitz. At Harlem EatUp!’s signature event called “The Harlem Stroll,” for a modest fee, guests were able to sample dishes like
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(Harlem, New York) By Derrel Jazz Johnson On Thursday, May 11th, 2017, 255 high school seniors announced their college choices at the world famous Apollo Theater. Students announced choices such as New York University (my alma mater!), Ivy League schools like Columbia, Cornell and Princeton universities, HBCUs like Howard University, SUNY and CUNY schools, and
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Greetings New York City Officials. NY State Assembly Member and the Media, Two days ago I had the pleasure of signing up and attending for the NYC Parks department outdoor pool (Adult Lap Swim) at Marcus Garvey Park. What was going to be the beginning of an exciting summer utilizing one of NYC’s pools quickly
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The City College Center for the Arts presented its Inaugural Awards Benefit in celebration of the contributions to the arts by individual legendary dancers and musical talent of our generation. Beginning with a cocktail reception and photography shoots, the main lobby was animated with excitement as award recipients and guests alike met and gathered within
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