What’s in a Name? Swine Flu ‘Confusing Some’

News

U.S. officials say they may abandon the term swine flu, for fear it’s confusing people into thinking they could catch it from pork, which is flat-out wrong…

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HW Pick: Bame It, Jamie Foxx Featuring T-Pain

Music

Jamie Foxx Harlem swaggin it featuring T-Pain Blame It with guest appearances by Ron Howard, Forest Whiticker, Samuel L. Jackson, super Hype Williams behind the lens…

… (C) 2009 J Records, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment

At 100 Days: Pleased, But Not Content

News

President Barack Obama marked his 100th day in office with a prime-time news conference, declaring himself pleased with his fledging administration, but not content.

With 50% unemployment for black men in our urban communities a crosss America we need the stimulus package.

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“Speed Networking” At The Hip Hop Culture Center In Harlem

Event

Harlem Business Alliance Inc., 275 Lenox Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10027

Project Enterprise’s New Entrepreneurial Assistance Program

Business

On April 27^th, 2009, eleven entrepreneurs were honored for the completion of Project Enterprise’s new Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP).  They were the inaugural graduates of the business plan training program which started this January.

Congressman Rangel’s Stimulus Package Update

Business

The video attached below is by Congressman Charles Rangel delivered as opening remarks regarding “Economic Recovery in Upper Manhattan” at the Upper Manhattan Economic Summit organized by Community Boards 9, 10, 11 and 12 on March 13, 2009.

In addition, we’ve attached a PDF of the Rangel-Stimulus-Guide.

And here’s a link to his appropriations request page.

Frankie Manning: Harlem Lindy Hopper Passes

Obit

Frankie Manning, a master of swing-era dance who went from the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem to Broadway and Hollywood, and then after a long break enjoyed a globe-trotting second career as an inspirational teacher and choreographer of the Lindy hop, died on Monday in Manhattan. He was 94 and lived in Corona, Queens.

His death was announced by his companion, Judy Pritchett.

Excelling in what quickly became first America’s and then the world’s most popular participatory form of jazz dancing in the 1930s and ’40s, Mr. Manning led the way in giving the Lindy hop professional expression. The dance, which enables both partners to improvise rhythmically at the same time, has had enduring appeal as both a social and a performance dance, sweeping aside hierarchical, class, ethnic and gender conventions. When questioned about the apparently irresistible allure of the Lindy, Mr. Manning invariably described it as “a series of three-minute romances.”

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The First 100 Days: What Do You Think?

Poll

What do you think about the president Obama’s first 100 days?

What grade (A, B, C, D, or F) should he get and why?

Leave your response in our comments section of the site.

The First 100 Days: An Obamabration In Harlem

Event

Celebrating the First 100 days of President Obama’s Administration.

On Saturday, May 2, 2009, 9pm until …..Adults only!

At The Owens’ Compound 119 West 118^th St (bet. Lenox Ave & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd) in the Village of Harlem

Wear your Obama-bilia!

Regrets Only (212) 864-3492

What We Need To Know About The Swine Flu

Medical

Q & A On Swine Flu

A never-before-seen strain of swine flu has turned killer in Mexico and is causing milder illness in the United States and elsewhere. While authorities say it’s not time to panic, they are taking steps to stem the spread and also urging people to pay close attention to the latest health warnings and take their own precautions.

“Individuals have a key role to play,” Dr. Richard Besser, acting chief of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Monday.

Here’s what we need to know:

Politics: A Newly Democratic Town Assesses Obama

Politics

After nearly 100 days of his administration, a look around the town of Anderson, Indiana to see what people are thinking of President Barack Obama…

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Harlem, Does The City Council Really Matter?

Media

Jarrett Murphy, investigations editor at City Limits, followed the activities of the city council for one week to see if what they do matters…

… He’ll discuss what he found on the Brian Lehrer Show with guest host Mario Murillo.

What do you think?

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