News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
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 […]
Do Juveniles Belong on Rikers Island? A conversation with a Rikers corrections officer Read More »
By Daniel Rose “I am 15 and I really want a baby. Should I have a baby?” This question, asked by a schoolgirl recently on Quora, the online crowd-sourced vehicle, provoked an avalanche of replies. The unanimously negative comments thundered, “No, not now!”, citing psychological and economic reasons and the detrimental practical impact on
Future-Mindedness and Child-Raising Today Read More »
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
Michael Bivins gives back to the youth at Harlem School of the Arts Read More »
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
Ledisi and Force MDs highlight ‘A Great Day in Harlem’ Read More »
By: Keanu Richards, Thierry Tully, James Perkins, Gabe Mekonen, Aboubakar Gbane, Reanna Jones What is an NBA player’s salary based on: their contribution to the team on the court or their contribution to ticket sales? The graph below, based on NBA data
Is the NBA salary based on popularity or stats? Read More »
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
SOLAR ECLIPSE 2017: A REVIEW Read More »
By Derrel Jazz Johnson When Floyd Mayweather, Jr defeated Andre Berto in September 2015, he said it would be his last time in the ring. I didn’t believe it, and many of you didn’t believe it either. But as time passed, and six months led to a year and beyond, the reality set in that
Was Floyd Mayweather versus Conor McGregor hype or a real fight? Read More »
Written by Tejahne Thompson With less than 100 days left in the countdown to the 2017/2018 NFL Season, OTAs are happening and we get to take a closer look at our favorite teams and the new additions picked up in the 2017 NFL draft. (Round 1 Pick 6) The New York Jets got the sixth
Taking A Closer Look at the 2017/2018 NY Jets Read More »
In writing, a cliche is to be avoided at all cost, yet sometimes a cliche must be given voice in making a point needing to be made. It is said those who forget history are doomed to repeat it, people, the larger group we call society and humanity ever amazed that their same wrong focused
Underground Railroad: Missing Pieces of Puzzle Read More »
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
Third Annual Harlem EatUp! Celebrates Food & Culture of Harlem Read More »