News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
| By Shea Zephir | Blacks are still the largest racial minority in the US to date. They are the driving force of pop culture, the leaders of mainstream culture, and the key influencers of major global brands. The 2013 Nielsen African-American consumer report reveals that black consumerism is expected to increase from $1 trillion […]
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| Julie J. Wiggins | Many of you naturalistas are tied between whether you should use all natural (organic) products, not-so-natural (commercial/chemical) products, or just make you own (D.I.Y) products for your hair. Some of you rave about the benefits of organic products, but are these sometimes costly products really worth ditching their less expensive
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“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 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 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
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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
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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
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