News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
My literary career kick-started on the torn pages of Things Fall Apart (TFA), the classic novel by Chinua Achebe – whom I am too afraid to prefix ‘Late’. I still have vivid memories. I was five. At Ojira, Otukpo, Benue. And, Like many girls my age then, unschooled. That was the age when girl education was still given […]
Achebe – I Flew On the Torn Pages of “Things Fall Apart” Read More »
Tony Bennett, 17 time Grammy Award Winner, and Activist Al Sharpton joined New York Voices Against Gun Violence and a broad, newly-formed coalition of advocates, victims, youth organizations, healthcare workers, unions, elected officials, faith leaders and artists in a rally last Thursday, March 21, to promote the NY SAFE Act as a model for legislation at the federal
New Jersey native Celia Nobleman will have her African-inspired paintings on display at the Rio II Gallery, with an opening reception on April 7th. The Rio Galleries offer space year-long to support and nurture cultural, civic, and educational programs, showing the work of emerging and established artists – poets, writers, musicians, dancers, and photographers. Located on the penthouse level of
Rebirth, Revisit at Rio II Gallery Read More »
There is still no news on the upcoming Sanitation worker exam but the city is currently offering more than a dozen other tests for civil service jobs this month. Caseworker, child protection specialist, correction officer and eligibility specialist are some of the titles open this month along with police officer, school safety agent and motor
Chinique Pressley was born and raised in the Bronx, N.Y. She attended Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina and majored in Elementary Education. She’s been teaching for over eighteen years and is still loving it. Chinique says “It’s not a job, it’s my passion and dream.” What inspired you to become a teacher? My mother
Spotlight on Teachers: Chinique Pressley Read More »
When did you know you wanted to be a teacher? I’ve always enjoyed working with kids. I decided that I wanted to be a teacher when I was 15, when I had my first job as a camp counselor. I was a counselor for 7 years, and continued to tutor, which sealed my decision to teach.
Spotlight on Teachers: Jessica Herzberg Read More »
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on Tuesday and Wednesday about the constitutionality of two laws in the same-sex marriage debate. These are the federal Defense of Marriage Act or DOMA and California’s Proposition 8. The high court’s decision, expected later this year, could have a profound impact on the definition of families in America.
What’s going on in DC? Same-sex marriage and the Supreme Court: Key questions Read More »
Philip Appleman’s poetry and prose have appeared in dozens of publications, including the Nation, the New York Times, New Republic, Paris Review, Poetry, and the Yale Review. He is married to the playwright Marjorie Appleman (Margie). You may read more about Mr. Appleman on the Poetry Foundation’s website. SONNET 18 (for Margie) Who, me? Compare you to a summer’s day? Heck, no,
An adaptation of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” Read More »
Twenty four hours after the Knicks defeated the Raptors in Toronto, they defeated them again on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden 110-84. The victory was the Knicks fourth win in a row, and with the Brooklyn Nets losing to the Clippers Saturday night, they now have a 2 ½ game lead in the division.
Knicks Top Raptors Again as Kidd Turns 40 Read More »
Last month, Congressman Rangel introduced legislation to posthumously award the Congressional Medal Act to Shirley Chisholm, in recognition of Chisholm’s “activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, her election as the first African-American woman in Congress, and her campaign to be the first African-American to gain the nomination of a major political party for President
Congressman Charles Rangel Honors Pioneer Shirley Chisholm Read More »