Tag Archives: Africa

Google to Build Wireless Networks in Africa …

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Google is working to connect a billion or more new Internet users in the emerging markets of Africa and Asia, reports  the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading

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HW Pick: Femi Kuti At Summerstage in Central Park

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Join City Parks at Summerstage as they celebrate African Music this summer at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park with Femi Kuti & The Positive Force and their blended Funk, Jazz, and African Folk sounds they have created throughout their 27 year career to create a colorful and distinctive sound in the music world.  Continue reading

Native African Union of America, Inc. Room 220, Sign, 1920′s

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The Native African Union of America, Inc., sign was photographed near Marcus Garvey’s Universal Negro Improvement Association offices on 135th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., in the 1920′s (source). Continue reading

HW Pick: “Mama Africa” By Chico Cesar (video)

The video is from Brazilian singer Chico Cesar’s song “Mama Africa.” We’re not sure what he and the villagers are saying other then a passionate shout out to “Mama Africa.” Continue reading

The Zimbabwean Economy By Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Prof Arthur Mutambara

arthur mutambaraSome say, “… as Africa goes, so goes Harlem.” This article was written by Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Prof. Arthur Mutambara was submitted for publication by HW reader Martin Ganda:

There is need to rethink the imperatives & meaning of a successful Zimbabwean economy. It is critical to understanding the nature of Zimbabwe’s investment opportunities. Continue reading

Memorial Tribute: Chinua Achebe’s Harlem Echos (video)

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Chinua Achebe (pron.: /ˈtʃɪnwɑː əˈtʃɛbeɪ/, born Albert Chinualumogu Achebe, 16 November 1930 – 21 March 2013) was a Nigerian novelist, poet, professor, and critic. Continue reading

HW Pick: Hugh Masekela at The Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts

HUGH MASEKELARolling Stone calls Hugh Masekela, “one of the most thrilling live performers around.” Masekela is a pioneer in the world music and jazz scene.  Continue reading

HW Pick: Danger To The Darkness At Health Gallery

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Heath Gallery is proud to present “Danger to the Darkness”, a group art exhibition and fundraiser in support of The A21 Campaign, an organization committed to abolishing slavery and human trafficking in the 21st century. Continue reading

HW Pick: Tense Multicolored Inlaid Wood Watch

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This Tense wood watch is part of the G8303 series, which was just introduced to the Tense watch line. Continue reading

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Afrikan Unity of Harlem’s Critical Conversation With Community Family

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