By: Yasleen Trinidad Co founder of Silicon Harlem, Clayton Banks’ journey towards success falls on following his passion. “I believe everyone is born equal,” states Banks. With his father serving as a Marine, Banks grew up in a military base and was exposed to an in-closed world of economic and social equality where everyone on …
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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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It’s just west of sleek Downtown Miami and just a few minutes away from golden beaches and turquoise surf – yet it’s a world apart. Cobblestone streets, charming shopkeepers, colorful murals, and monuments to Cuba’s heroes past and present. Little Havana is one of Miami’s most iconic neighborhoods. As Close As You Can Get to …
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As Harlem continues to be one of the hot places in New York City not only to dine and seek entertainment, but to live, the community changes, with new businesses opening to meet the needs of a changing demographic. One of the more unique and successful businesses to open in the past year has been …
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The haunting memory of frigid cold, vividly remains in our minds. The recall, sends the brain into convulsions. Spring is finally here and the customary New York City black and puffy coats will eventually vanish like a magicians act. Poof! Before long, the shadowy second skins will be shed and neatly hung or packed away, …
March 8th, International Women’s Day has its roots in early 1900’s world and American History. Women’s History Month is a result and has placed well-earned Honors upon the works and memories of very distinguished female leaders. The legacy began with highlighting early women’s issues like Abolition of Slavery, Suffrage, Fair Labor Policies and eventually progress …
We’ve all seen those dramatic before and after weight loss photos of people in magazines. I used to think they were fake or some diet scam. I thought that until I lost my own huge belly through hard work and planning. The reality is: my weight loss came mostly through changing what and when I …
In Miami’s Historic Overtown, Every Month Is Black History Month. Miami is known to millions for its sun, surf and sizzling nightlife. But it’s also got soul. At every turn in Historic Overtown, there’s a piece of the past waiting to be explored. One of Miami’s earliest black communities, Historic Overtown is known for …