The State, University And Democratic Life: The Political and Social Dimensions of Surveilling Muslim Students After 911

Arshad I. Ali, PhD is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Teachers College, Columbia University.  His research explores how youth identities are mediates by macro economic, political and social realities.  His current work examines the intersections of race and religion in the lives of US Muslim youth, specifically exploring issues of democracy, secularity and political engagement.

‘Creative Activism Thursdays’ At Occupy Wall Street

From Occupy Wall Street friends by F. Andre F.

Come meet the revolutionaries who have changed or are changing the world, and those who study them. We’ll be meeting every Thursday for a series of lectures, workshops, and other events focusing on the potential for societal change, and what we can do to bring it about through creative tactics and strategies.

Click here to find out if you’re looking to start Occupy Harlem.

Another Shooting in Morningside Park, Harlem

From Harlem Resident at Everyblock

A mom on Harlem4Kids reported a shooting in Morningside Park. Does anyone else have info on this? Here is what she reported.

“There was a gang of kids involved in firing shoots at the 123rd/Morningside playground this evening around 5:45pm.

East Harlem’s First Bookstore Planned

There’s no place to buy a book in East Harlem. But Aurora Anaya-Cerda hopes to change that. After five years of planning, including interning at other independent booksellers, Anaya-Cerda is in the final week of trying to raise $40,000 to launch La Casa Azul, an independent book store she plans to open.

The Amazon Kindle Fire Is Hot, I’ll Take This Tablet! (video)

In the world of tablets, there are great products and there are cheap products, but very few great, cheap products. 

Largest U.S. Black-Owned Bank in Harlem Gets Bailed Out

The good news is Carver’s doors will stay open, the bad news is that control of the bank has shifted from the community to corporate America.

Harlem’s Jim Jones Says He Survived A Botched Robbery Last Night In Harlem

Looks like some thugs were trying to rain on Jim Jones ballin lifestyle.

Let’s keep the peace!

Harlem Arts Alliance “Harlem Miles Marathon Arts Week”

HARLEM Arts Alliance’s presentation of “Harlem Miles Marathon Arts Week” is a collective celebration of Harlem’s vibrant arts and cultural landscape during the week-long lead up to the NYC Marathon. 

H&M’s Next Collaboration Will Be Dragon Tattoo–Themed

We’ve barely had a week to soak up the images of Donatella’s designs for her H&M diffusion line on 125th Street, H&M has paired up with Trish Summerville, the costume designer for the Vogue-cover-worthy forthcoming film The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, to make a collection based on the character Lisbeth Salander.

‘Smooth Talk’ with Diddy, Flavors, CÎROC, Ad., (video)

Love this video from Blue Flame, a Bad Boy’s marketing division, when they created the “Ciroc Smooth Talk with Harlem man Diddy” videos, titled “Celebrate Responsibly,” “Not Smooth” and “Smile/Toes.”

Edwing D’Angelo’s Shopping Event Benefiting Fashion For Autism

Fashion for Autism

Joseph Hayden’s Justice and Lil Nickelson’s Tea In Harlem On HW Radio Podcast Today

Join Daniel Tisdale as he speaks to Harlemite Joseph Hayden (left) about the Riverside Church Prison Ministry Campaign, crime and justice in Harlem.

Also, Daniel speaks to HW writer Dining With Miss Lil, Lil Nickelson about tea tips this winter in Harlem.

Listen in today at 6 pm right here.