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HW Pick: “Mahalia Jackson: The Power and The Glory” At Summerstage (video)

To mark the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, which called for civil and economic rights for African Americans, SummerStage honors the storied legacy of famed Gospel singer and activist Mahalia Jackson with an evening of music and film. Continue reading

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Harlem’s Margarette Purvis Talks NYC’s Hunger Problem

Margarette Purvis, 39, is president and CEO of the Food Bank for New York City. She lives in Harlem, NY. Continue reading

Harlem School of the Arts Response

From Councilwoman Dickens office

Just wanted you to know that Council Members Dickens and Jackson are doing all they can to keep HSA open.  CM Jackson met with Harlem School of the Arts on Monday.  Unfortunately, we did not find out about this until last Thursday but have been working to keep the school open.  I believe there is a board meeting this evening.  the parents are also rallying.  HSA has an significant historic cultural footprint in our community and we do not want to see HSA close its doors.

A Black Climate Change?

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Dear Friends, As most of us recognize, Barack Obama’s presidential campaign is likely the most important political shift for black America

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‘Apprentice’ star Jackson has Condo Issues!

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The New York Post’s Page Six is reporting that Kwame Jackson, the runner-up on NBC’s first season of “The Apprentice,” is about to lose his triplex condo in Harlem.

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