Obama’s Harlem Visit Now A Tour?

Jeremiah Miller calls the time Barack Obama spent in New York “the lost years,” because that period from 1981 to 1985 is not as well-known as his roots in Hawaii or his recent years in Chicago. To fill in the gap, Miller offers a tour of Upper Manhattan called “Obama’s New York.”

The two-hour $25 walking tour includes stops at Columbia University, a Harlem subway station, and the street where the man who now sleeps in the White House once slept in an alley (and away we go).

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EBONY launches a new look

Chicago-based Johnson Publishing Co. has announced that starting with the December/January issue, EBONY magazine will begin unveiling numerous changes in the iconic brand.

Most evident among the new features is a change in the magazine’s logotype. Gone are the white type characters set on a red rectangular background that have been the publication’s logo since its introduction 64 years ago. The word EBONY is now…

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Youth Channel’s Red Carpet Event in Harlem (update)

On December 10, 2009 youth, parents and educators will have the opportunity to watch student productions, co-produced by the Youth Channel and by youth from our Fall/Winter 2009 community partners.

Salters Scene: Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Fashion Night

 

 

Marlon Jackson

 

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund held its 4^th Annual Front Row fashion show October 25^th at the Roseland Ballroom.  This year The View’s Sherri Shepherd held down  the hosting  duties.  Sherri lit up the room as soon as she stepped on the red carpet.  Also, in the building participating in the award ceremony was Thurgood Marshall’s son Jonathan Marshall.

Sherri Shepherd

More than 650 HBCU students attended the 4^th Annual Front Row fashion show, and with the rest of the guests were excited about seeing this year’s honorees. Rounding out this year’s impressive group of people were Michael Jackson (represented by Marlon Jackson)- 2009 Avant-Garde Award,  F.I.T. President Dr. Joyce Brown-2009 Fashion Icon Award,  Supermodel Naomi Campbell-2009 Fashion Icon Award, Celebrity Make-Up Artist Sam Fine-2009 Fashion Icon Award and Celebrity Hair Stylist Andre Walker-2009 Fashion Icon Award. 

 Once the last honoree received his award, the fashion show was ready to go.  But first the musical duo Nuttin’ But Stringz, provided an unbelievable musical interlude.  These two brothers from Queens New York are remarkable violin players.  For those in the audience who missed Nuttin’ But Stringz recent appearances, on the Tavis Smiley Show and the Monique Show, was in awe.  After completing their performance, they received a standing ovation. 

Jonathan Marshall

DJ Clark Kent cued up the music and the fashions were coming down the runway.  The 4^th Annual Front Row fashion show featured designs by Amsale Aberra, Ana Segura, Byron Lars, Angela Dean, Frances Hendy, Kai Milla, Paco Rogiene, Montgomery, Nico & Adrian, Russell Simmons and George Davies (Walmart).

All of the fashions were received well by the audience, but the Montgomery line definitely stood out from the pack.  When the Fela Kuti music began playing you can see people had edged up in their seats. After designer, Montgomery Harris, walked down the runway the audience was on their feet. 

 It was another great night for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and all of the students the organization impacts. 

Naomi Campbell

 For more information about the Thurgood Marshall College Fund log onto http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net/

Nuttin’ But Stringz

Check out the HWMag gallery to see more images from this fantastic event.

Salters Scene: Harlem’s Fashion Row Collections S/S 2010

Audrey Smaltz of Ground Crew and Stephen Burrows

On October 15, fashion was rocking in Harlem!  The Harlem’s Fashion Row Collections S/S 2010 was created to showcase emerging designers in the Harlem community.  This special night featured the work of upcoming designers Dinna Soliman, Lialia and Jose Duran.  For a touch of experience, the first line to walk down the runway was designed by Project Runway’s and Harlem’s native Epperson.

Designer Epperson

The smart and talented HFR Advisory Board, made an excellent choice in selecting the night’s honoree: Fashion Icon Stephen Burrows.  SB (Soul Brother as he was introduced by friend Audrey Smaltz) a Fashion Institute of Technology graduate began his career in 1969. 

His Boutique “Stephen Burrows World” was the go to fashion center for some of the biggest names in entertainment: Cher, Diana Ross, Liza Minnelli and Barbra Streisand.  Along his illustrious career, Mr. Burrows’ designs have received rave reviews in American, French and Japanese editions of Vogue, The New York Times, New York Magazine and Essence.

Elaine Welteroth of Ebony Magazine and Briana Brigham of B. Marie Style

Although it was a miserable rainy evening outside, it was all good once inside the Gatehouse on 135^th Street for Harlem’s Fashion Row. 

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Salters Scene: JRG Hot Couture Press Party

JRG Model

On October 23, JRG held a press party at the Pacific Heights Lofts (on Pacific Street in Brooklyn) for the Glance Hot Couture Runway Fashion Show.  The fashion show will take place (tonight) Saturday November 14, 2009 at the Grand Army Plaza New York  Public Library in Brooklyn. 

JRG Models

Guests at the press party had the opportunity to peruse the Pacific Height Lofts that, in its development phase, and ask questions of the developer and realtor.  Additionally, the lovely JRG models and designers mingled through out the night.  Food, drinks, music and fashion were all the necessary ingredients for a great party.   

JRG Model

For more information about the Glance Hot Couture Runway Fashion
Show and other JRG events long onto  http://www.jrgfash.com/

Check out the HWMag gallery for more images from this event.

 

Columbia Prof Assaults Employee

News

Columbia associate professor Lionel McIntyre assaulted Margaret Camille Davis, a production manager at the Columbia University School of the Arts, on Friday night—punching her and bruising her eye, according to police reports and local eyewitnesses.

McIntyre, a 59-year-old associate professor in the urban design program at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, was arrested on charges of assault and harassment on Monday, according to Lt. John Grimpel. Grimpel also confirmed that Davis reported the incident to the 26th Precinct in Harlem earlier that day.

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HW Pick: New York, Alicia Keys and Jay-Z

Music

Jay Z & Harlem native Alicia Keys perform Empire State Of Mind live at the World Series 2009 Game 2…

…in the Yankee Stadium on October 29, 2009. Love this song, especially live with the Alicia Keys solos.

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Moreland At The Movies: 2012

Movie Review

2012 by T. A. Morleand

The ancient Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012.  Some believe this fact foretells the end of the world on that date.  This leads us to the story of movie 2012.

In the film, John Cusack plays Jackson Curtis, a would be author who makes ends meet by working as a chauffer in L.A. Just before the infamous day, he picks up his kids from his ex wife (Amanda Peet) for a weekend visit. 

Sammy Sosa Skin Rejuvenation?

Sammy Sosa shocks fans and photograhers with noticably pale skin on the red carpet at the Latin Grammy Awards.

The former Cubs slugger is reported going through a skin rejuvenation process. Yeah, that’s right skin rejuvenation?

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Erectile Dysfunction, An Indication of Diabetes

News

Erectile Dysfunction:

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the persistent inability (over a period of 3 months or longer) to get or keep an erection adequate for sexual activity.  It is estimated to affect more than 150 million men worldwide and up to 30 million in the United States. 

Bedbug Outbreak at Lenox Terraces

Exclusive

Over the last few days we have had two sources contact us regarding the Lenox Terraces on 135th Street and Lenox Avenue outbreak of bedbugs throughout their facilities.

The first source, who lives in the building, said that the Lenox Terraces have kept the out break silent because of the “stature” of the building in the community. The source, also said that the Lenox Terrace management did not want the outbreak to get into the news, saying that news of such a “prestigious nature” of it’s tenants (Rep. Charles Rangel, etc.,), word getting out would have a negative effect on the apartments.

The second source, who lives in the neighborhood mentioned that the bedbug breakout has been in effect at the Lenox Terraces for sometime and that the management has kept it silent for the same reasons mentioned above.