Art Talk With Studio Museum’s Thelma Golden

Thelma Golden has been at the Studio Museum in Harlem since the turn of the millenium, first as the deputy director for exhibits and programs, and, since 2005, as the museum’s director and chief curator.

National Coalition Celebrates 35th Anniversary Gala

A diverse selection of honorees reflected upon the significant accomplishments of The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (The National Coalition)…

‘Magic’ Making Moves On Inner City Broadcasting

According to published reports, basketball Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, is quietly making moves that could result in acquiring controlling interest in Inner City Broadcasting Corp. and its flagship radio stations in New York, WBLS-FM and WLIB-AM. Thedeal.com reported that ICBC’s debt of over $230 million currently held by Goldman Sachs and GE Capital will be changing hands to Magic Johnson Enterprises and Ron Burkle‘s Yucaipa Companies. The pair have already joined forces to make a number of media moves.

A Celebration of the Life of Dr. Manning Marable

The Columbia University community mourns the untimely death of professor Manning Marable on Friday, April 1, 2011.  Columbia University President Lee C. Bollinger, University Provost Claude M. Steele and University Chaplin Jewelnel Davis, along with a broad selection of Professor Marable’s academic colleagues, associates, family and friends will conduct a Public Memorial Service:  A Celebration of the Life of Dr. Manning Marable…

Harlem Youths Cook In Drew Hamilton Houses

Joshua James wants his diabetic mother to eat healthier food, but just a few months ago he didn’t know anything about cooking.

HW Pick: Mr. Cheeks ft., Maya Azucena, Havin Fun

Nice vibe from Mr. Cheeks , featuring the super sound of Maya Azucena on his new “Havin Fun” cut.

HW Radio: Madam C.J. Walker in Harlem

Newsmakers, Experts and Current Events in the World of Harlem.

Today, it’s all about Madam C.J. Walker in Harlem. Host Danny Tisdale speaks to author A’Lelia Bundles (left) about her great-great-grandmother’s life, a new street naming in Harlem, and her new book on A’Lelia Walker’s “The Dark Tower” in Harlem.

Also, Danny talks to Vivian Randolph president of Madame C.J. Walker Enterprise, Inc., about the Walker business legacy, it’s past, present and future.

Walter’s World: Complexions Contemporary Ballet Returns to the Joyce

Complexions Contemporary Ballet returns to the Joyce Theater for eight performances beginning Tuesday May 24^th through Sunday May 29^th.

The Hangover, Part II, Trailer (video)

In The Hangover Part II, Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha travel to exotic Thailand for Stu’s wedding.

Rice High School In Harlem Is Closing

Rice High School, a Roman Catholic boys’ school in Harlem known equally for serious academics and excellent basketball players, announced on Monday that it would shut down at the end of the school year, after 73 years, because of financial difficulties.

Gordon Parks Foundation Dinner & Auction In NYC

On June 1, 2011, the Gordon Parks Foundation will host the Gordon Parks Awards Dinner and Auction at Gotham Hall in New York City.  The foundation will honor five individuals who embody his artistic passion and vision, each at the pinnacle of creativity, in the fields of film, fashion, media and art: Karl Lagerfeld, Photographer; Spike Lee, Director…

HSA Spring 2011 Celebration At HarlemStage

This year for the first time ever, all departments (music, dance, and theater) of The Harlem School of the Arts performed together on one stage to celebrate a year of new beginnings on Saturday, May 14th at the Aaron Davis Hall at the City College of New York in Harlem.