News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
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 […]
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By Theresa Racine What a difference 20 years makes! Originally planned for construction in a predominately white and upper-middle class neighborhood, the North River Sewage Treatment Plant eventually found its’ home in West Harlem. The Plant stretches eight blocks along the Hudson River from 137th street to 145th street. In 1985, concerned over the odors
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By Shea Zephir | @sheazephir As the old school Hip-Hop beats of Slick Rick played on the stereo courtesy of female DJ C. Devon the intimate atmosphere bellowed young fashionistas, writers, photographers and fans of Kimberly Goldson for the private launch of her Fall/Winter 2013 collection. Ambitious, vibrant, and back on the fore front of
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To decide what might be hot in Harlem, one first needs to define what hot means to you. If that means clubbing in Chelsea with movie stars, models and the poseurs de jour, Harlem has never been that, nor is it likely to be anytime soon – but what Harlem is today is a cutting
Nightspots: What’s Hot In Harlem Is Up To You Read More »
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
Rome Neal’s Banana Puddin’ Jazz 10th Anniversary Benefit & Concert Read More »
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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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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Young people are naturally curious about the world. They want to know how things work, and why things happen. Books provide answers to young people’s questions and take them to another level of exploration. A major challenge that comes up during the summer months and during recreational time is the difficulty of getting young people
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Father’s Day received national holiday status back in 1966, when President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. However, the third Sunday of June did not become the permanent date for Father’s Day until 1972. According to the census data (January 2013), there were approximately 70.1 million father’s across the
Honoring Dad On Father’s Day With Wonderful Inexpensive Gifts Read More »
This season’s bridal dresses are homage to elegance, drama, and romance. Bridal runways were overflowing with nontraditional hem lines, pastel floral hues, high necklines, low bare backs, and the new daring color palette of reds. Perhaps you are the bride-to-be or you’re just a guest at a host of weddings this summer like myself, either
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