Woman’s Month (Interview with Princess Jenkins)

Posted in Business, Interviews with tags , , on June 8, 2009 by blackownedny

Talk show about “Woman’s Month” with Princess Jenkins, a fashon trend setter from Harlem N.Y. Princess is the CEO of the Brownstone an African American Boutique. The program deals with the advancement of woman in the business world.

6th Annual African American Pavilion at BEA

Posted in Events, Literary on June 8, 2009 by blackownedny

Highlights from the 6th Annual African American Pavilion at Book Expo America. Filmed by AALBC.com on May 30th at the Jacob Javits Converntion Center in New York City

Dance Theatre of Harlem: 40 Years of Firsts

Posted in Arts / Culture / Theater, Events on May 4, 2009 by blackownedny

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and Dance Theatre of Harlem are proud to collaborate on a multi-media exhibition that brings these 40 years of art and accomplishment to Lincoln Center and then to museums and performance centers across the country.

The Women of Harlem Heights (BET’s New original series)

Posted in Entertainment, Interviews on May 4, 2009 by blackownedny

Rolling out TV invites you to our exclusive photo shoot with the women of the BET’s new original series, Harlem Heights. Come check out Brooke, Bridget, Ashlie, and Briana as they share their experiences about the new show that gives young, black people a positive outlook.

Harlem Talk Radio business profile: Lady Coach Transportation, Michele Mitchel-CEO

Posted in Business, Interviews on May 4, 2009 by blackownedny

Helping families with love ones who are incarcerated with comfortable and safe first class family transportation to State Prisons around the NY area. What a great and good deed, helping families in need.

Asha Bandele – Westchester Library System’s Literary Tea

Posted in Events, Literary on April 5, 2009 by blackownedny

The Westchester Library System (WLS) recently held its 11th annual African American Writers & Readers Literary Tea on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The event kicks off a month-long celebration of African American history, literature, and culture throughout the Countys 38 public libraries. The Tea was hosted by Melvin Burruss, Esq., President of the African American Men of Westchester, Inc., with Honorary Chair Cheryl Brannan, President/CEO of Sister to Sister International, Inc.

Kimberla Lawson Roby – Westchester Library System’s Literary Tea

Posted in Events, Literary on April 5, 2009 by blackownedny

The Westchester Library System (WLS) recently held its 11th annual African American Writers & Readers Literary Tea on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The event kicks off a month-long celebration of African American history, literature, and culture throughout the Countys 38 public libraries. The Tea was hosted by Melvin Burruss, Esq., President of the African American Men of Westchester, Inc., with Honorary Chair Cheryl Brannan, President/CEO of Sister to Sister International, Inc.

The History Of Black New York Trailer

Posted in Documentary, History with tags , on March 3, 2009 by blackownedny

With African-American culture, history and pride being celebrated as never before, it is important to remember the remarkable story of struggle and triumph that led to this global victory. Examining the history of New Yorks African-American citizens and culture from the early 1600s through today and its impact on the world is the critically acclaimed film New York Noir: The History of Black New York, on DVD now.

This film honors and pays tribute to the many great contributions African-Americans have made to New York, the nation and, indeed, the world.


Mary J. Blige & Steve Stoute Officially Launch FFAWN by Newexpansion Media

Posted in Events, Organization with tags , , , on January 1, 2009 by blackownedny

American Grammy Award Winner Mary J. Blige and Music Executive and Marketing Pioneer Steve Stoute Officially Launched FFAWN In Yonkers NY at Roosevelt High School FFAWN stands for Foundation For Advancement of Women Now

WIBO 42nd Anniversary Celebration

Posted in Business with tags , , on January 1, 2009 by blackownedny

Founded in 1966 in Harlem, the Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO) has been committed to assisting men and women from economically under-served communities become successful entrepreneurs. Watch as we celebrate 42 years of changing communities one business at a time!