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.
December 29, 2011 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
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Uptown Celebrates 100 Years of Bearden, Harlem’s ‘True Renaissance Man’
Romare Bearden, internationally known for his collages, grew up in Harlem, which is leading celebrations of his centennial.
An East Harlem Thanksgiving: ‘It Tastes Like Home’
For the past four years, Holy Rosary Church in East Harlem has served free dinners on the day before Thanksgiving. This year, three chefs from Creole Restaurant prepared the meal, restaurant manager Kevin Walters organized the event and local Latin musicians played salsa.
November 24, 2011 | Posted in Multimedia | Read More »
Seeking ‘Justice for John Collado,’ Family Marches On
Inwood resident John Collado, 43, died after being shot by a plainclothes police officer outside his apartment building.
What Lies Beneath: Harlem’s Crypt Chapel
The Church of the Intercession’s Crypt Chapel is a popular movie location and plays host to jazz sessions.
Hip-Hop Church Keeps the Faith Despite Dwindling Numbers
Since Kurtis Blow stopped leading services in 2008, attendance at the Hip-hop Church at Greater Hood Memorial AME Zion has slumped.
Harlem’s Unicycle Man Keeps Peddling
Harlem resident Calvin Wright has ridden a unicycle for over 40 years.
October 18, 2011 | Posted in Sports | Read More »
Suspect Charged In Morningside Park Sexual Assault
Sunday’s assault took place around 6 p.m. beside the 116th Street playground.
October 12, 2011 | Posted in Community | Read More »
Ultrasound Business Gestates Uptown
At Tiny Portraits in Harlem, pregnant women purchase images of their unborn children and stuffed bears containing recordings of fetal heartbeats.
