Category Archives: Harlem HIV

AIDS WALK By The Harlem Youth Court Grads

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Harlem Pride: Fighting For The ‘Pride’ Harlem Deserves

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By Robert West

“It is evident to the most superficial observer that the centre of fashion, wealth, culture, and intelligence, must, in the near future, be found in the ancient and honorable village of Harlem”Harlem Monthly Magazine (1893)

As we approach the end of Black History Month, I thought I’d share with you a movement afoot in an area that has one of, if not the, richest black histories in the United States.  Continue reading

HW Pick: Tony Kushner, “How to Survive a Plague” And Harlem (video)

The video clip above is from Thursday’s edition of “Charlie Rose” on PBS, Pulitzer Prize winner (and Oscar nominee this year for “Lincoln”) Tony Kushner praised David France’s Oscar-nominated documentary How to Survive a Plague while discussing the legacy of his Angels in America. Continue reading

Walter’s World: Holiday Picks Dancing, Dining and Film

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The holidays are a time for family and friends. This week offers many events and entertainment options we have fine dining uptown, dance in Midtown, film that rewrites the Ole South with a twist, and Harlem’s own Apollo Theater presents the first African-American holiday. Here are a few of the events taking place around the city and in our community.   Continue reading

St. Mary’s Center’s Upcoming 20th Anniversary Celebration in Harlem Today

Harlem’s St. Mary’s Center, a skilled nursing facility and adult day health care program for people living with HIV/AIDS, is celebrating 20 years of providing quality medical and social services to people living with HIV/AIDS in New York City. Continue reading

Alicia Keys Black Ball ’12: Keep A Child Alive Event

Harlem’s Alicia Keys continues to do great work for the children of the world in her organization Keep A Child Alive cause.

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Harlem’s African Services Committee Benefits From New Social Media Intiative

African Services Committee, a nonprofit based in Harlem that combats malnutrition, tuberculosis and AIDS in New York City and Ethiopia will benefit from an unusual Nantucket, Massachusetts initiative.  Continue reading

Magic Johnson Foundation and Iris House Host National HIV Testing Day in Harlem

The Iris House, a Magic Johnson Foundation (MJF) grantee, will be offering free HIV rapid testing in Harlem on National HIV Testing Day. Continue reading

National HIV Testing Day With C. Virginia Fields in Harlem

As part of the New York City Council HIV/AIDS Faith Based Initiative, the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS (NBLCA) joins 23 Manhattan community and faith-based organizations… Continue reading