Black History Month online

Black History Month

(Depending on where you live) in February is brutal. What to do? Stay in for a change and watch movies! Or … boot up your computer or grab your iPhone and start watching The Documentary Channel online when it celebrates Black History Month every Wednesday in February by telecasting rarely seen documentaries related to African American history.  In addition to its regular network telecasts during Black History Month, DOC will make the films available in their entirety through live streaming on the network’s YouTube Channel, providing unprecedented access to network programming through multiple platforms for the first time in DOC’s three-year history.

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No Amy Ruth’s Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklynites may be disappointed to hear that Amy Ruth’s, the popular Harlem eatery known for its fried chicken and comfort dishes, will not be opening its second location on Fulton Street after all.

In October, 2007, Crain’s reported that Amy Ruth’s owners had signed a lease for the space formerly occupied by Gage & Tollner restaurant, which closed in 2004. But a Stop Work Notice has been tacked to the building for several months. Virgil Wade, general manager of 11-year-old Amy Ruth’s, explained that a number of obstacles have prevented the restaurant from opening in Brooklyn, though he would not elaborate.

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Country Day In Harlem

Education

Zina Mingo has lived in Harlem for all her 40 years and now teaches in a Harlem public school. But committed as she is to the community, she wasn’t willing to subject her son, Devon, now 8, to the educational system she works for. “Most of the schools in Harlem are failing schools, and that’s just not an option to me,” she says.

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Shabazz Center Calendar ’09

Black History  Month

“Most institutions celebrate “black history” once a year (in February). However, the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial, Educational and Cultural Center recognizes the contributions African descendents make towards shaping our cultures, histories, and imaginations every day of every month. While our calendar highlights a roster of programs that is meaningful to all of our constituents, this month is however especially important for the Shabazz Center and the Shabazz Family as we commemorate the assassination of El Hajj Malik El Shabazz – Malcolm X on February 21st.”- Dowoti Désir, Executive Director.

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A New African Agenda For Obama

Please join us for an open roundtable discussion on a new African agenda for the Obama administration – Suggestions from the Diaspora. What has worked with U.S.-Africa policies over the past few administrations? What has failed and should be replaced? Have other countries scored a better record in their dealings with the continent – China ? France ? England ? What should be done to enable real development, wealth creation, and the reversal of the brain drain?

Obama Teachs Japanese English

World

From Harlem to Hong Kong the speeches of President Barack Obama …

…are proving to be a popular aid to learning English in Japan.

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Giants Win Super Bowl Rings Back

Sports

Yahoo Sports

Authorities say they have found 27 New York Giants Super Bowl rings, valued at more than $170,000, stolen last June from a Massachusetts jewelry manufacturer.

The Essex District Attorney’s office said investigators found the rings Tuesday in a bank safe deposit box in Saugus. Prosecutors said 22-year-old Kristen Sullivan, who allegedly rented the box, was being held on a charge of receiving stolen property and would be arraigned Wednesday.

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Meet The Artists: Lee Daniels

Movie

Harlem resident Director Lee Daniels talks about his new film that takes place in Harlem “Push: Based on the Novel by Sapphire”…

…at the Sundance Film Festival.

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Economic Stimulus Bill Passes

Politics

The Democratic-controlled House passed President Obama’s $819 billion stimulus bill …

that will assist families and business from Harlem to Houston, with Republicans unanimously opposed. (Jan. 28)

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Council Member Dickens Breakfast

Politics

 

Join the New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce & Keynote

 

Speaker: City Council Member Inez E. Dickens

 

For 30 years, Council Member Inez E. Dickens has taken an active role in the economic development and political landscape of New York’s celebrated village of Harlem. Her belief in empowering partnerships of small businesses, the community, and political involvement has made her political career successful and she will join the small business community for breakfast to speak about issues affecting us all.

Go Red For Women Casting Call

Our Hearts, Our Choices

Share Your Story for the Chance to Represent Go Red For Women and Appear in a National TV Special on Women and Heart Disease-the No. 1 killer of women.

Do you have a compelling story of choice that can ignite action and inspire others?  Whether it’s a small change to your eating and exercise, fulfillment of a life-long dream, or a completely new life altogether, we want to hear about it!

Special Pricing for Amateur Night

By:  Dontré L. Conerly

To kick off its 75^th anniversary season, the Apollo Theatre is offering specially priced tickets to its inaugural Amateur Night program on January 28: the first 750 tickets will be available at $7.50. The night’s program will also feature surprise visits from Apollo alumni and a big birthday cake. For subsequent Amateur Night dates, the first 75 tickets will sell for $7.50 for the remainder of the season.

 

For more information, visit the Apollo Theatre’s website at www.apollotheatre.org. The Apollo Theatre is located at 253 West 125th Street between Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd & Frederick Douglass Blvd.