News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
By HRM Queen Mother Sêmévo Dr. Dòwòti Désir I am a Kpodjito – a Woman King. A member of the Haut Conseil des Rois du Bénin (the High Council of Kings of Bénin) and a descendant of the Kingdom of Danxome (Dahomey/the Republic of Bénin). The historical drama, “The Woman King,” recently opened. From the […]
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by Michael Oliva The W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Foundation recently unveiled plans and renderings for a redeveloped W.E.B. Du Bois Museum Complex, located in Accra, Ghana, and designed by Sir. David Adjaye, the internationally acclaimed architect of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. On Sunday, September 18th, dignitaries including Ghana Tourism Minister
Interviewed, Transcribed, and Written By Monika Eva Hadaszy What comes to mind when one thinks of a Renaissance man?…A brilliant mind, who generously shares ideas? A titan of industry? A relentless advocate of justice, who fights for the rights of victims, innocents, and the voiceless? A major influencer in the art world? An utmost gentleman
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by Darold Hamlin The U.S. Senate is scheduled to start reviewing a record $850 billion defense bill during the month of September. The legislation funds troop compensation and authorizes the military to purchase the latest weaponry for any potential 21st century conflict. This bill is woefully deficient in preparing our soldiers for the high-tech wars
by Tate Hutchinson With a 66-31 record, a twelve-game divisional lead, and a league-leading six All-Star selections, the Yankees have been nothing short of a commanding force this MLB season. It seems like everything is going the Pinstripes’ way, but is their momentum enough to carry them to a World Series title this October? The
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by Daniel Rose The last week of June, 2022, witnessed responses to America’s nightmarish political turmoil with illustrations reflecting our most hopeful and our most despairing visions. In a joyous and exhilarating celebration of our multicultural and multiethnic best, over a thousand exuberant participants thronged the annual Prospect Park Soiree in Brooklyn, NY. Rich and
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by Tate Hutchinson One of the NBA’s premier stars, Steph Curry has collected one of the most impressive résumés in basketball history. An eight-time All Star, two-time MVP, and recently voted onto the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team, it seemed that Curry had done it all. Having three championships under his belt (2015, 2017, 2018), the
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by Keith “The Captain” Gamble Ahoy Mates!!! This is the Captain speaking! I sincerely hope that your July started as wonderfully joyous as mine! On July 1st, your Captain was blessed to attend a masterclass in comic excellence! The one and only comedy icon Eddie Griffin graced the stage on Broadway at the Sony Hall
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by Ryan Yablonski The USS Indianapolis was stuck by two torpedoes on July 30th, 1945, fifteen minutes after midnight. This was just three days after it had delivered the components and the scientists that would make the atomic bomb drop on Iwa Jima possible. Strange cosmic tides seem to have swept the ship as it
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