News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
In defeating Maria Sharapova in the finals of the French Open, Serena Williams captured her 16th singles Grand Slam Title. It was the first time in 11 years since she won the French Open. Serena was so dominate during the tournament that she only lost one set in seven matches. With her win over Sharapova, […]
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Coming into the season the Yankees would need to rely on Robinson Cano to continue to be one of baseball’s biggest stars. With Derek Jeter, Curtis Granderson, Mark Texeria, and Alex Rodriquez all on the disable list to start the season, all eyes were on Cano. Some feared Cano might be distracted coming into this
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When the Indiana Pacers eliminated the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals it marked the 40th consecutive season that the Knicks failed to bring home a championship. Throughout this season there were reasons to be optimistic that this would be the year the Knicks got it done. Whether it was the Knicks beginning
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“New knowledge is the most valuable commodity on earth. The more truth we have to work with, the richer we become.” -Kurt Vonnegut, Cat’s Cradle Joshua Wolff moved to Harlem in the 1990s to become a more highly-evolved craftsman in his jazz-musician mission. What he may never have expected was as a part of this
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Ahoy Mates! This is the Captain speaking! On April 7, 2003, a young man embarked on mission to present the Arts of Music & Theatre to the New York/tri-state masses. Award winning actor/director/jazz producer/vocalist, Rome Neal, after going out to many jazz clubs, doing research in order to develop his Thelonious Monk character in Laurence Holder’s
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I f you have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or any other chronic respiratory condition, sticking to your treatment plan is essential to reduce symptoms and maintain as much lung function as possible. With asthma, creating an action plan in partnership with your doctor is the first step. Your doctor can help guide you
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Turn UP the grill. It is summer and one of the rites of my favorite season is outdoor BBQ’s. Just because you are watching your weight doesn’t mean you have to stick to chicken and grilled veggies only. Red meat has many benefits such as a great source of iron, protein and zinc. Iron
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The wedding season is upon us and planners are checking off their lists to create unforgettable moments for the bride and groom. Weddings are memorable moments – filled with beautiful clothes, sunlit beaches and flowing champagne. The stuff many little boys and girls dream of. Yet although we are in the midst the wedding season,
Are African American Men and Women Marrying More or Less? Read More »
I saw the summer blockbuster ‘Man of Steel’ three days before it’s wide release and I’m confident that Warner Brothers has rebounded from the mediocrity that was ‘Superman Returns’ with a film that will be enjoyed by the masses, from devoted fans to casual ones. With Father’s Day on Sunday, there are many African-American fathers
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Planning a wedding can feel like a full time job. You can spend anywhere from $10,000, $20,000 and up, depending on how elaborate the wedding. Most weddings are planned within a timeline of one to two years. Refer to wedding books and magazines to ensure that you have covered all wedding planning details. Make a
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