Harlem Outdoor Shops
Posted in Retail / Shopping with tags harlem, shopping on October 17, 2008 by blackownednySource International (African-American Book Distribution)
Posted in Interviews with tags books, interview on September 1, 2008 by blackownednyEducation. Truly the key to freedom. In this segment I talk with Mr. Jesse Harris, CEO of Source International, distributor of African-American books with NYC schools for over 20 years and the road to growing and maintaining his business within the educational system.
The Underground Railroad lives in Brooklyn
Posted in History with tags History, underground railroad on September 1, 2008 by blackownednyJoy Chatel,the modern day Harriet Tubman home was just proclaimed a historical landmark containing the underground railroad passage.
NYTimes.com – UrbanEye: The Afro-Punk Festival
Posted in Music with tags afro-punk, brooklyn, Music on August 1, 2008 by blackownednyNYTimes.com – Downtown Brooklyn hosts a music, art and film festival celebrating African-American punk culture. Melena Ryzik reports (and skateboards).
Federation of Black Cowboys – Queens, New York
Posted in Interviews with tags black, cowboys, Interviews on August 1, 2008 by blackownednyThe Cowboys need your help to keep their youth programs going strong. As costs go up, it’s getting harder to run the June rodeo, barn tours, and classes. They will deeply appreciate and make great use of your support.
The Harlem MagicMasters Basketball Team
Posted in Sports with tags basketball, harlem on July 2, 2008 by blackownednyOur mission is to provide communities, non- profit organizations, school systems and Corporate America with affordable, quality entertainment through the medium of basketball. Our games and events are fun for the entire family and complement educational initiatives directed at empowering our youth.
Inside USA – The Battle for Harlem
Posted in Documentary with tags Documentary, harlem on July 2, 2008 by blackownednyInside USA travels to Harlem in New York to look at the changing face of the United States’ most famous African-American neighbourhood. Inside USA looks at the fight some of the residents are fighting to keep their space, and maintain their presence in a battle for the soul of Harlem.
Titus Walker Ujamaa Black Theatre
Posted in Arts / Culture / Theater with tags theater, titus walker, ujamaa black theatre on June 1, 2008 by blackownednyBiography of Director Titus Walker of NYC famous Ujamma Black Theatre.
Alvin Ailey – Love Stories
Posted in Arts / Culture / Theater with tags Alvin Ailey, arts on June 1, 2008 by blackownedny
Carol’s Daughter
Posted in Interviews, Retail / Shopping with tags interview, retail, shopping on May 5, 2008 by blackownedny