Multiple jump ropes whirred in perfect rhythm as competitors—fourth graders to adults— bounced skillfully between the oscillating cords. Their friends kept count of the steps. The audience… Read more “Double Dutch Teams Skip to Championship at Apollo Theater”
Tag: Harlem
Drew-Hamilton Houses Suffer Without Hot Water
Residents have not had hot water consistently over the last two months Alice Walter wakes up every morning at 4 a.m. to boil four pots of water.… Read more “Drew-Hamilton Houses Suffer Without Hot Water”
Hall of Fame Athlete Brings Low-Cost Gymnastics to Harlem
Since becoming the first African American to compete on the United States rhythmic gymnastics team in 1978, Hall of Fame gymnast Wendy Hilliard has been working to diversify… Read more “Hall of Fame Athlete Brings Low-Cost Gymnastics to Harlem”
NYC Residents Push for Subway “Fair Fares”
On January 25th, New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted to raise the price of unlimited MetroCards by 4 percent from $116.50 to $121. Some city residents argue that… Read more “NYC Residents Push for Subway “Fair Fares””
City Youth Face off in Chess Tournament
Hundreds of local youth engaged in tense, but sportsmanlike, chess battles at the New York Police Athletic League on Saturday, January 28th. The children hoped to take… Read more “City Youth Face off in Chess Tournament”
At Community Board Meeting, A Pitch for a More Connected Harlem
For Joi Dailey, the Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts in her neighborhood are more than just places to grab breakfast or a hot beverage. They’re the place where… Read more “At Community Board Meeting, A Pitch for a More Connected Harlem”
At Community Forum, Teens Weigh Fix for Stop and Frisk
Shawn Gonzalez was on his way home when he was stopped. As he made his way above ground from a subway station in Harlem, two police… Read more “At Community Forum, Teens Weigh Fix for Stop and Frisk”
Hoping to Spark Activism, Anti-Trump Protesters March from Harlem to the Bronx
At noon on Sunday, members of the ANSWER Coalition, the Party for Socialism and Liberation and other volunteers gathered in the basement of the Justice Center en… Read more “Hoping to Spark Activism, Anti-Trump Protesters March from Harlem to the Bronx”
After the Election, a Sermon of Hope at a Harlem Church
Tiffany Pennamon @tiffanypennamon A room full of worshippers swayed to the music Tuesday night as the choir at First Corinthians Baptist Church sang the words, “See yourself… Read more “After the Election, a Sermon of Hope at a Harlem Church”
