News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
“Where can I find the best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia?” When I moved to Philadelphia a number of years ago, there were some foods that were intrinsically Philadelphian…the soft pretzel, a Tastycake, a Frank’s Soda or an Ortlieb’s Beer …all of these treats were from Philly, and they defined the soul of a town whose tastes […]
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By Leah P. Hollis, Ed.D. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the home of brotherly love and sisterly affection, was the proud host of The Black Doctoral Network Inaugural National Conference October 3 through October 5 2013, at the Double Tree Hotel. This hallmark event was led by Dr. Maurice Green, Executive Director at the International Black Doctoral Network
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By Cindy Morris In July, Cherry Hill welcomed Sweet Jonz Dessert Café, a uniquely different bake goods establishment for the area. Shani Saunders, Owner and Pastry Chef, is both savvy and sassy with her inventive creations. Clearly a boutique bakery, Ms. Saunders insists on French butter, organic fruits and vegetables, artisanal cheese and other high-end
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By Glenn Miller So much went right for the Atlanta Braves in 2013. They won the National League East in a walk, by 10 games over the much-hyped Washington Nationals. They won 96 games, the team’s highest number since 2004 when they also won 96. The Braves haven’t won more games since winning 101 in
What Happened? Breaking Down the Braves’ Loss in the first round Read More »
By Julie J. Wiggins In the past couple of years, there has been an increase in women becoming natural. I know, that statement in itself is quite interesting. ‘How can you BECOME natural when you already are born that way?’ Great question. Well lately, the term ‘natural’ has been used in the context of someone
Naturalista’s On the Rise in DC? Read More »
By Milosh Marinovich It is the beginning of the end of our world as we know it. Doom is the operative ethic. Or so our government would have us believe. By now we’ve all been privy to the ominous debt-ceiling and government shutdown debate, which ended on Wednesday night with a bipartisan agreement that will
Debt-Ceiling and Government Shutdown Conceal Larger Truths Read More »
By Derrel “Jazz” Johnson You can call Jay-Z many things. He is a father, a husband, a record executive, a recording artist, a festival curator, a sports agent, sports bar and clothing brand owner, and much, much more. But the thing that he was before all of that was an entrepreneur. Jay-Z got his first
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By Derrel “Jazz” Johnson For those who have gone on first dates, and I would assume that would be nearly everyone, there is a certain amount of anxiety that goes with going out with someone for the first time. As a single gentleman who has never been married, I’ve experienced my fair share of butterflies
Theatre ‘Review’ First Date Read More »
By Derrel “Jazz” Johnson Legendary businessman Dick Parsons reopens a national treasure and in the process, creates a masterpiece with chef Alexander Smalls Few can argue that Richard Parsons is one of the most influential and successful businessmen in the country. The former CEO of Citigroup, Parsons has been involved in some of the most
Richard Parsons Opens Two New Harlem Restaurants Read More »
By Shea Zaphir Fashion Pioneer Lois K. Alexander believed in her destiny and she believed in revealing the truth of America’s history of fashion that includes endless designers of color. As an educated seamstress with a masters degree during the civil rights movement, Lois understood firsthand what it was like to be on the frontlines
Breaking Through Mainstream with Fashion’s Harlem Row Read More »