New Book Rise Up, Confronting A Country At The Crossroads By Rev Al Sharpton
Beginning with a foreword by Michael Eric Dyson and closing with Harlem's Rev. Al Sharpton’s moving eulogy for George Floyd, Continue reading
Shirley Chisholm’s Harlem Years 1946-1950’s first black woman elected to the United States Congress,
Shirley Anita Chisholm (née St. Hill; November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was an American politician, educator, and author.Continue reading
Roger Stone, Keeper Of The Nixon Flame, Husband, Performance Artist And Harlem Resident
Harlem resident Roger Jason Stone Jr., born August 27, 1952...
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Harlem And Hacks, The Inside Story Of The Break-ins And Breakdowns By Donna Brazile
Hacks, from Donna Brazile, former DNC chair and legendary political operative, an explosive and revealing new look at the 2016 election: the first insider account of the Russian hacking of the DNC, the missteps by the Clinton campaign and Obama administration that enabled a Trump victory and a book dedication to "Harlem’s finest, my aunt Lucille."Continue reading
Harlem’s Rangel Throws Cuomo Hat In Ring For 2020 Presidential Run
The Daily Star reports that Cuomo, who turns 60 years old in December 2017, is being talked up by a number of Democrats, including former Rep. Charles Rangel.Continue reading
Op-Ed: A John F. Kennedy Centennial Reflection
By Michael McQuillan
Should it surprise us that John Kennedy came late to civil rights? Continue reading
Charges Dropped Against Trump Tower Protesters Al Sharpton’s Daughter
More than a dozen people arrested during two protests outside Trump Tower — including the Rev. Al Sharpton’s daughter and Eric Garner’s mom — were told Monday that their cases would be dropped if they stayed out of trouble.Continue reading
Frank Pellegrino Rao’s Owner And Sopranos Actor In East Harlem Passes
The joke was that even Frank Pellegrino couldn't get a table at Rao's, the famed 10-table restaurant in East Harlem that his family owned for more than 100 years.Continue reading
De Blasio, Harlem’s Melissa Mark-Viverito And Sharpton Feed Hungry At Annual Buffet In Harlem
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio dished out food and a message on Christmas Eve, likening the political left’s struggle against President-elect Donald Trump to the resistance faced by early Christians in the time of Jesus.Continue reading
HW Pick: A Guide On How To Get Your Congress Member’s Attention
Advice from an ex-Capitol Hill staffer on how to get a Congress member's attention has gone viral in the aftermath of the close and divisive 2016 election.Continue reading
Donald Trump Defeats Hillary Clinton
As Harlem's Inez Dickens was relected, Marisol Alcantara won Adriano Espaillat's Senate seat, and Espaillat won retiring congressman Charles Rangel's seat, Hillary Clinton lose the presidential election to Donald John Trump. Continue reading
U.S. Warns Of al Qaeda Threat To Democracy In NYC
Federal officials have warned authorities in New York, Texas and Virginia about an unspecific threat of attacks by the al Qaeda militant group around Election Day, putting local law enforcement on alert the weekend before Tuesday's vote, officials said on Friday.Continue reading
Donor Analysis And Interactive Map For Clinton Vs Trump Presidential Campaign
We wanted to share with you an updated data study regarding the Clinton Vs Trump presidential campaign from NY-based RentHop. Continue reading
Influencers Turn Out for “Women For Hillary” Harlem Fundraiser (Photographs)
Last night, over 200 influencers gathered in Harlem to support 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Hosted at Harlem's Lenox Saphire restaurant, the "Women for Hillary" event served a dual purpose of raising funds and encouraging voter education. Continue reading
How The Election Impacts The Market
With the presidential election dominating the news cycles, many investors may be keeping an eye on the stock market as well as the voting booth as they wonder what impact the election of Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump could have on their portfolios.Continue reading