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New York Amsterdam News, Harlem, NY

Posted on December 13, 2012 by | 6 Comments

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The New York Amsterdam News is an American weekly newspaper geared to the African-American community of New York City, New York. Continue reading →

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“Vote Like Your Life Depends On It” Town Hall Forum Free At The Apollo Theater

Posted on September 5, 2012 by | 1 Comment

The Apollo Theater and BET Networks will partner to present “Vote Like Your Life Depends On It”, a FREE community town hall forum to be held at the legendary Apollo on Monday, September 17th at 7:30pm. Continue reading →

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Harlem’s Rev. Sharpton Celebrates It’s 20th

Posted on April 7, 2011 by
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Yesterday, Rev. Al Sharpton’s Harlem-based National Action Network kicked off its 20 year celebration with featured guests like President Obama, Bill Cosby, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and other notable figures in politics, sports, and entertainment.

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Harlem Dowling Celebates At Annual Gala

Posted on November 9, 2010 by | 1 Comment
In honor of National Adoption Month Harlem Dowling West Side Center for Children and Family Services held its 2010 Awards Gala at Bridgewaters at South Street Seaport. Continue reading →

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Elinor Tatum & Dr. Ursulina Bencosme Honored At 2010 Gala

Posted on October 11, 2010 by | Leave a comment

Harlem Dowling-West Side Center for Children and Family Services proudly announce its 2010 Awards Gala Honorees. Continue reading →

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‘Our media, Our Lives’ By Elinor Tatum

Posted on July 2, 2009 by | Leave a comment

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The Black Press is the true voice of Black America. Founded in 1827, the Black Press still stands on the basic premise that was stated in the first editorial of Freedom’s Journal: “We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.” The Black Press is also one of the last standing truly independent voices.

Today in 2009, there are many who say that they represent America, but what America do they represent? They show America as they see it. They show America through the lens of white America.

Whether in print or on TV, the lens is through the eyes of white editors and producers. They see our communities as the media has seen them historically, not as the actually are. If we look at newsrooms across the country, especially print, the numbers we were so optimistic about in the late 1990s have turned around. According to the American Society of News Editors, “American daily newspapers shed 5,900 newsroom jobs last year, reducing their employment of journalists by 11.3 percent to the levels of the early 1980s.”

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Jewish Woman Heads Black Paper?

Posted on March 5, 2009 by | Leave a comment

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By Nathaniel Popper for the Forward.com


tatum2A Jewish editor would be an unusual presence at most black newspapers, but at few places more so than the famed Amsterdam News.

For the past few decades, the weekly, Harlem-based publication has achieved notoriety in no small measure due to its frequent run-ins with Jewish antagonists. Those battles were often sparked by the paper’s longtime owner and editor, Wilbert Tatum, who pulled few punches in his criticism of Jewish leaders and organizations. Continue reading →

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