How a Mural Captured a Community: “The Spirit of East Harlem” Remembered
Completed in 1978, “The Spirit of East Harlem” depicts actual residents and has become an important cultural symbol for the neighborhood.
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December, 2011
Interactive: The Spirit of East Harlem, Then and Now
Take a look at the real photos Hank Prussing used to paint “The Spirit of East Harlem” mural in 1974.
Harlem Startup Makes Condoms With A Conscience
b condoms, a Harlem-based startup, has donated 20 percent of its first-year profits in HIV/ AIDS programs.
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Replacing Rangel? Congressional Politics 2012: Charles Rangel – The Unbeatable Incumbent
Even with remarkable political resilience, Rep. Charles Rangel may still face bold opposition for his Congressional seat next year.
Waiting for a Home: Washington Heights Family Spends Years on Public Housing List
Vacancies for public housing uptown are a rarity, even for overcrowded families in need.
Replacing Rangel? Congressional Politics 2012: Keith Wright – The Longtime Local
Assemblyman Keith Wight, a popular local politician, is reportedly Rep. Charles Rangel’s preferred successor.
Replacing Rangel? Congressional Politics 2012: Vincent Morgan – The Ambitious Newcomer
Vincent Morgan, former community banker, argues that he best represents Harlem’s younger political generation.
Replacing Rangel? Congressional Politics 2012: Clyde Williams – The Enigmatic Operative
Clyde Williams, who has worked for two U.S. Presidents, seriously considers a 2012 race for uptown’s Congressional seat.
New Law to Limit Federal Presence at Rikers Island, Restrict Deportations
A new law will prevent the New York City Department of Corrections from cooperating with Department of Homeland Security in the deportation of undocumented immigrants with no criminal record.
Unemployed Seniors Struggle to Find Work
The country has seen a rise in unemployed seniors; uptown is no exception.
