The Harlem Fine Arts Show has become the premier showcase for exhibiting modern art and African Diasporic Art. On February 7-10, 2013 the Harlem Fine Arts Show will host its annual exhibition in Harlem, attracting more than 10,000 visitors from across the world.
The event will take place at:
The Riverside Church New York City
91 Claremont Avenue
New [...]
On Wednesday, the U.S. Postal Service announced plans to end Saturday mail delivery as soon as August to cut financial losses. The service, which lost $15.9 billion last year, said it would continue six-day deliveries of packages, deliver mail to post-office boxes and keep open retail locations that now operate on Saturdays.
Last year the USPS [...]
The U.S. Postal Service honored Rosa Parks with a commemorative US Postage “forever” stamp on what would have been her 100 birthday. 50 years ago Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a municipal bus in Montgomery, Ala to a white man. Her refusal sparked the boycott of the Montgomery [...]
The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival revealed its lineup for 2013 and it’s smoking hot! Headlining this year includes multi-platinum, Grammy-winner—R&B mega star singer-songwriter, R Kelly; the legendary Ojay’s; acclaimed Caribbean maestro David Rudder, bandleader and mambo musician Tito Puente Jr.; celebrated guitarist and singer Ronald ‘Boo’ Hinkson and accomplished Senegalese-American hip-hop recording artist, [...]
Three months after Superstorm Sandy devastated coastal areas in the Northeast, the Senate sends $50.5 billion emergency relief and recovery package to President Obama for his signature.
“I commend Congress for giving families and businesses the help they deserve, and I will sign this bill into law as soon as it hits my desk,” Obama said [...]
In recognition of World Aids Day, supporters from around the world will be hosting World Aids Day events to bring awareness to help stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. According to reports AIDS-related deaths have steadily declined by more than 25 percent between 2005 and 2011 worldwide. There are now 700,000 fewer new HIV infections in [...]
“Nobody can tell you what tomorrow brings, so live your life today, no-one’s really sure their gonna see tomorrow, don’t know what’s around the way … “
Multi-platinum reggae artist Gentleman – is still celebrating the news that his 2011 solo album Diversity was among 50 albums on a provisional shortlist for ‘Best Reggae Album’ at next years [...]
Tiffany Bender, 22 and Alize Beal, 23 founders of Y.U.N.G. Harlem—an organization designed to provide alternative solutions to violence, are honored at the 2012 Black Girls Rocks for M.A.D. Award (Making A Difference).
The Making A Difference Award recognizes young women who are making a difference in their communities. The top three candidates that receive the [...]
Hurricane Sandy sweeped through the New York City and New Jersey area causing extensive damage and flooding, leaving millions without power, and bring the NYC subway systems to its knees.
Sandy, cleanup is estimated to more than 50 billion dollars in clean up. This is ten times the amount, Hurricane Irene with damages estimated at $20 billion.
Young Olympian Gabby Douglas made history by becoming the first African-American female gymnast to win the all-around title and take home the gold. This is also the first time the U.S. women have ever won the team gold and the individual all-around gold in the same Olympics.
“I just want people to know it took a [...]