News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
By Derrel Jazz Johnson In recent memory, images and stories of unarmed black men getting executed by law enforcement has flooded newspaper headlines and television news shows. Far too many times, these incidents begin with simple traffic stops that quickly escalate, leaving a victim or victims. The Harlem Times spoke exclusively with Eddie Chapman, a highly […]
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By Jason Leach After missing the playoffs for the fourth year in a row, changes were needed in the Giants organization. First the Giants and head coach Tom Coughlin parted ways after 12 seasons and two Super Bowls. The decision to part ways was a difficult one given all that Coughlin has meant to the
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By Dr. Jotir A. Ramnarine By now, just about everyone has heard of Zika virus. This mosquito-borne virus can be dangerous to women who are pregnant or are trying to become pregnant because it may cause birth defects. But with so much written about Zika in the media, it’s important to separate fact from fiction
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By RAMONA MABENTWILIGHT PRODUCTIONS, INC © 2016 The Liberty Science Center, a wonderful and enjoyable learning compound, was crowded to capacity with school groups, adults and individual families. Upon entering this massive building and the spectacular settings of the myriad of levels within its interior; one can glance in passing, the abundance of educational exhibits,
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The crack epidemic of the 1980s ravage Black communities across America. Countless young people were lost to addiction, death, or incarceration. Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption is a new memoir by Shaka Senghor that tells the story of the author’s 19-year stay in prison (7 of those years in solitary confinement) after being
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Harlem Stage Gatehouse (150 Convent Avenue, Manhattan) Uptown Nights: Ben Williams: Dearly Beloved – The Music of Prince Featuring Special Guests Goapele, Frank McComb, Christie Dashiell, Jason Samuels Smith, W. Ellington Felton and surprise guests! Friday – Saturday, December 11 and 12 at 7:30pm Tickets: $40 Commissioned in part by the Harlem Stage Fund for New Work Assembling a stellar
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For the longest time Chuck Stewart never knew he had a Latin Jazz or music collection. “I just took pictures of who showed up,” he said of the recording sessions and concerts record companies and organizations hired him to photograph. Stewart took pictures of iconic music, film, television, theater, and cultural celebrities: The Beatles
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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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David Pic Conley, consummate flutist, vocalist, song writer and musician is back on track. He has produced for singers such as Melba Moore, Burt Bacharach, Stanley Jordan, Regina Belle, Aretha Franklin and George Benson. In 1976, Conley joined the group Port Authority in Los Angeles. A year later he joined the group Mandrill and released
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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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