Walter’s World: Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center- Thirty5-In-5 (day four)

By Walter Rutledge

The Wednesday June 22^nd performance of the Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center’s Thirty5-in-5 dance series was a very special evening of dance.

Two legends Talley Beatty and Thelma Hill were remembered. The legacy of their lives and work were introduced to an entirely new generation dance enthusiasts.

The Raz: Not the King James Version

By Marc The Raz Rasbury

This is not the outcome we envisioned when the Miami’s Big Three agreed to play together. They were already thinking Not One, Not Two, but Several championships during their introductory press conference/coronation last summer.

However, reality slapped the Heat in the face on Sunday, while watching the Mavericks celebrate on the floor of the American Airlines Arena.

African Folk Heritage Circle Storytelling

Zumba And More At Black River Dance Studios

Emmitt Smith’s 125th Street Hotel Moving Ahead?

The president of NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith’s development company said the plan to build a hotel on 125th Street and Lenox Avenue is in the final phase of financing but he doesn’t know when the development will be ready to break ground.

Danny Glover Visits Cuba To Support People Of African Descent

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, internationally acclaimed actor and Harlemite Danny Glover visited Havana last week to attend the opening session of the regional workshop entitled ‘Cuba and the Afro-Descendant Peoples of the Americas’.

The Window Sex Project Empowers Women Harassed On The Street In Harlem

Sydnie L. Mosley Dances is proud to announce its inaugural Harlem community arts and performance initiative, The Window Sex Project. Harlem women ages 18-35 are invited to participate in a FREE workshop ($10 for non-Harlem residents) on a Saturday, 10 am–3pm.  Participants may choose to come on June 25 at the Grosvenor House YMCA, July 16 at Barnard College, or August 20 (location TBA).

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: Harlem Artz, Rootz & Rhythm Festival 2011 At Jackie Robinson Park!

Join Memorial Service For Those Buried on Potters Field In NY

Every two months, Picture the Homeless and Interfaith Friends of Potters Field hold a memorial service for those buried on Potters Field, the city cemetery for the indigent and unclaimed. Our next trip is scheduled for Thursday, July 21st, and we’ll be meeting at 8am at the Pelham Bay stop (last stop on the 6 train) to leave for Potters Field.

DJ Stormin’ Norman And Sundae Sermon Series in Harlem

Sundae Sermon, Harlem’s very own feel good music & film series is back in Morningside Park this summer. 

Work Among the Stars, 2011 US Open Tryouts

By Marc “The Raz” Rasbury

The United States Tennis Association is holding tryouts for ballpersons for this year’s US Open on June 23^rd.

South Africa: Michelle Obama Pays Tribute To Soweto

Mrs Obama said that people in both South Africa and the United States of America had fought for freedoms the current generation were enjoying …