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College Career Day Lets Students Announce College Choices at Apollo Theater

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(Harlem, New York) By Derrel Jazz Johnson On Thursday, May 11th, 2017, 255 high school seniors announced their college choices at the world famous Apollo Theater. Students announced choices such as New York University (my alma mater!), Ivy League schools like Columbia, Cornell and Princeton universities, HBCUs like Howard University, SUNY and CUNY schools, and […]

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Marcus Garvey Outdoor Pool Unsafe for Children & Adults

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Greetings New York City Officials. NY State Assembly Member and the Media, Two days ago I had the pleasure of signing up and attending for the NYC Parks department outdoor pool (Adult Lap Swim) at Marcus Garvey Park. What was going to be the beginning of an exciting summer utilizing one of NYC’s pools quickly

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CITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INAUGURAL AWARDS BENEFIT

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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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Cheryl McKissack Daniel President & CEO, McKissack & McKissack

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Cheryl McKissack Daniel, civil engineer, has more than 25 years of experience in all phases of the design and construction industry including major project work in the commercial, healthcare, education and transportation sectors. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Cheryl comes from a long lineage of architects and builders that began with an enslaved Ashanti ancestor in

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Miami’s Little Havana: A Shot of Coffee. A Slice of Cuba.

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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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DIGITAL.NYC CONTINUES FIVE-BOROUGH TOUR IN HARLEM ON APRIL 22ND

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WHAT:                Digital.NYC, in partnership with Silicon Harlem, is continuing its Five-Borough Tour with an event in Harlem. Come see the borough’s leading entrepreneurs demo technology, discuss the city’s infrastructure for advancing business and workforce development, and discuss the experience of starting a business in New York City. Reserve tickets here WHO:                  Special keynote: Mignon L. Clyburn, Commissioner

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Harlem Hosts Last Stop of Digital.NYC Five-Borough Tour

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Digital.NYC is bringing its five-borough tour to Harlem. The five-borough tour features a series of public events to directly introduce New Yorkers to Digital.NYC, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive hub for the city’s tech ecosystem. The tour will help people across the city access the resources on Digital.NYC to help turn ideas into businesses, aid digital startups,

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G&B FOUNDATIONS, INC. Fifteenth Annual Awards & Scholarship Luncheon

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March 21, 2015- Riccardo’s Ballroom in Astoria, New York, held G&B Foundations, Inc, Fifteenth Annual Awards and Scholarship Luncheon honoring seven young minority with Scholarship and financial aid for college. Awards were also given to Dr. Dottye J. Seales (Community Service Award), Penda C. Howell (Press Service Excellence in Media Award), James Alston (“Man of

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Get to the Bottom Line of College Costs: HESC’s Free Comparison Tool Gets You There

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Students receiving their college financial aid award letters can compare differences, calculate net costs and estimate total cost of college education, including student loan repayment scenarios College acceptance letters are arriving to excited college-bound students almost daily and financial aid award letters follow right behind. The award letter contains important information about the financial aid

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