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Grandson of Malcolm X Said to Have Died in Mexico

Posted on May 10, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Malcolm Shabazz, the grandson of the civil rights activist Malcolm X, was reported dead in Mexico by United States authorities on Thursday, a family friend said. Continue reading →

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Edgecombe Sanitarium in Harlem, NY, 1925

Posted on April 26, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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In 1925 the Edgecombe Sanitarium was opened after a merger with the Booker T. Washington Sanitarium on 7th Avenue between 138th and 139th Streets in 1920, offering inpatient treatment for those with tuberculosis.

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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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Apollo Audience Members Give Their ‘Cheers and Boos’ (video)

Posted on October 21, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Here’s a video from the Apollo Theater‘s new show “Cheers and Boos,” where Amateur Nights audience members are asked to grade the nights performers with a “Cheer” or “Boo” Continue reading →

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Apollo Uptown Hall Announces Free Presidential Viewing Party at the Apollo Theater

Posted on September 27, 2012 by | 4 Comments

The Apollo Theater will present the second event in its newly launched Apollo Uptown Hall series with a FREE viewing party of the second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney on Tuesday, October 16th at 7:30pm. Continue reading →

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Lauryn Hill At The Apollo Theater At 13 (video)

Posted on September 27, 2012 by | Leave a comment

L-Boogie was just a young girl from New Jersey when she took the stage after being introduced by host Rick Avilas at the famed Apollo Theater on 125th Street (13 years old at the time) in Harlem. 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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Libration Bookstore Owner in Harlem Una Mulzac Passes

Posted on February 4, 2012 by | Leave a comment

In the 1980s and ’90s, the New York City Department of Sanitation gave Una Mulzac as many as 50 summonses — she did not count them because she had no intention of paying them — for refusing to sweep 18 inches into the street in front of her bookstore. Continue reading →

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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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