Last Thursday, The Dance Theater of Harlem performed at the Harlem Summer Stage 2008 on the corner of 125th and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. HW has been fans for years, so the performance of over 15 dancers gracing the stage, reflecting the diversity that is Harlem with boys and girls, teens and young adults was no surprise! In addition, they performed a Gumbo of ballet, [...]

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is evicting up to 10 commercial tenants, collectively named the Fredrick Samuel Merchant Association, located in Harlem. NYCHA leases commercial store space for retail and professional uses, with market competitive rents, negotiable terms and attractive incentives for substantial renovations. Harlemites tell their story (hit “refresh” to see screen): This comes on the heel [...]

Harlem native James Blake, an American tennis player ranked 8th in the world, dispenses his father’s advice to high school and college (NCAA) athletes.” “For me it was something my father always say, he is always a believer and a hard worker to get to the next level…,” “…no matter what you’ve done before if you’re [...]

The musicians are scheduled to perform at a free concert at Columbus Circle next month to kick off the NFL season and celebrate the Super Bowl champion New York Giants. Are you ready for some football? Usher and Keith Urban are. Here is Usher’s video Love In The Club:  The musicians are scheduled to perform at a free concert [...]

Hot Buttered Soul from Harlem to Watts Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American soul and funk singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger, composer, and actor. Pure funk and soul, Isaac Hayes sings his classic ‘Shaft’ on August 20th, 1972 at WattsStax to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Watts riots and black power, [...]

This summer, as members of Team USA prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games, Nike has chosen to honor their dedication with a special tribute. For those elite few who are chosen to represent their country, commitment is not just a choice. It’s a way of life. In honor of that commitment, Nike has created a gallery dedicated to [...]