By CC Minton
Olympian Diane Dixon still wears Team USA red, white and blue and holds an American Track and Field World record. I would love to say I caught up with Diane, but I wouldn't dare try.Continue reading
Up Close with CC Minton: First Lady Welcomes Young Chefs to the White House
By CC Minton
First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed winners of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge to the White House Kids' State Dinner on July 14, 2016.Continue reading
Just Food Conference Serves It Up At Columbia In Harlem
By Lil Nickelson
On Sunday, March 13th, 2016 Just Food held its annual conference at Teachers College, on the campus of Columbia University at the Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy. Continue reading
Up Close with CC Minton: A Conversation With Opera Singer Divaria
By CC Minton
There is nothing like the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Between parties, shopping and spending time with family, I find it refreshing to meet up with someone who is exciting and breathes life into a conversation as one season ends and another begins. Continue reading
Up Close with CC Minton: King Tut Exclusive on Fifth Avenue
By CC Minton
The Discovery of King Tut's exclusive preview was held at Premiere Experiences, 417 Fifth Avenue, in New York City. The event took place on Thursday, December 18, 2015.Continue reading
Up Close with CC Minton: Band Leader Dannis Winston Visits Harlem
By CC Minton
International Band Leader, Dannis Winston, visited Boys & Girls Harbor to teach the first Master Class ever offered by someone other than a faculty member. The first Master Class of its kind took place on Wednesday, November 4, 2015.Continue reading
Up Close with CC Minton: Dust Settles After the NYC Marathon
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By CC Minton
On Sunday, November 1, 2015, fifty thousand runners took to the streets to run the New York City Marathon. The event kicked off in Staten Island and ended in Central Park.Continue reading
Up Close with CC Minton: Marcus Samuelsson Joins C-CAP Board of Directors
By CC Minton
Marcus Samuelsson, internationally acclaimed chef, restaurateur and author, was named Co-Chair of the Board of Directors by Careers through Culinary Arts Program along with Mark Weiss, Chief Investment Officer of RFR Holdings.Continue reading
Up Close with CC Minton: African Health Now Celebrates Gift of Life
By CC Minton
African Health Now held its "Gift of Life" inaugural benefit hosted by the organizations Board of Directors. n and took place at Chelsea Piers' Sunset Terrace on Tuesday, October 20, 2015.Continue reading
Up Close With CC Minton: Shark Tank Makailah Ulmer Visits Melba’s
Shark Tank Makailah Ulmer is coming to town. That was the buzz around New York City. The eleven year old Founder and CEO of Bee Sweet Lemonade was invited to a private "Meet and Greet" hosted by World of Money and Melba's Restaurant in Harlem.
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Up Close with CC Minton: Nick Cannon Attends Harlem School of the Arts Gala
BBy CC Minton
The Harlem School of the Arts hosted its 50th year anniversary in the Grand Ballroom at The Plaza Hotel. The star-studded event recognized the achievement of artists, community leaders and activists while raising funds crucial to empowering young people from under-served communities in Harlem and throughout the city.Continue reading
New Legacy Leaders Domestic Violence Healing Conference
The New Legacy Leaders’ 2015 Domestic Violence Healing Conference represents a powerful opportunity to provide the community, family, friends and colleagues with information they need to stop the rise of domestic violence and begin breaking the vicious cycle of child abuse.Continue reading
Up Close with CC Minton: Cheri Restaurateur Hosts Private Party for FYI TV Network “B.O.R.N. to Style”
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Cheri French Bistro Restaurateur Alain Eoche hosted a private party celebrating the new show "B.O.R.N. to Style". Cast members were on hand for the celebration. The event took place Friday, September 11, 2015 at 122 Lenox Avenue in Harlem.
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Harlem B.O.R.N To Style TV Show Returns
The FYI hit show Born to Style has become America's brand new obsession, with all-star cast of Jonathan Bodrick,Terry Artis, Brandon Hood, Devin Stokes, Kristen E. Brown and JJ Langan. Continue reading
Hartlem Art Exhibit Premiers in Sugar Hill
By CC Minton
"I Like Art Type Girl" hosted its' first art event showcasing the exhibit Hartlem (Art in Harlem) in Sugar Hill. The inaugural event took place on Sunday, June 28, 2015.
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