Bard College and JustLeadershipUSA have announced the launch of a new program called the “Bard Prison Initiative” that will offer open enrollment for those impacted by the prison system. According to Essence, the free program will be available to formerly incarcerated inmates themselves or those who are inspired to pursue …
Read More »Harlem Mother Fatally Shot After Confronting A Man That Groped Her In The Street
A 29-year-old Harlem mother of one was fatally shot outside her apartment building after she and her fiance confronted a man who groped her in the street. New York Daily News reports that Shadina Smith left her apartment on W. 150th near Frederick Douglas Boulevard around 12:30 p.m. on January 16. When she …
Read More »Teyana Taylor Vents About Music Career Being Over
Teyana Taylor took to Instagram to vent about her music career being over. The Harlem singer posted a photo of her Spotify Artist Wrapup. In 2020 Taylor received 162.8 Million streams in 92 countries. Apparently, her accolades were made independently with no major label or real industry support. “I ain’t …
Read More »Harlem Shooting Left An 8-Year-Old Injured; Shot In Right Knee
A gunman opened fire in Harlem, New York, injuring an 8-year-old bystander truck-or-treating in the area. According to the New York Post, the incident took place outside a supermarket Around 7 PM Saturday. The shooting was the result of two men having a verbal confrontation outside the Fine Fare located …
Read More »One Harlem Church Loses 9 Members To Coronavirus
written by: @dawnnnyy_ Recently, Rev. Dr. Johnnie Green has become the bearer of bad news. While he is preaching daily and utilizing Facebook live to stream to his congregation, he is also sharing updates about his congregation, most of which are heartbreaking. In just the last month, his congregation at …
Read More »Principal of Harlem Charter School Arrested For Assaulting 7-year-old Boy With Autism
A principal at Harlem Hebrew Language Academy charter school, located in Manhattan, NY, was arrested on Thursday for assaulting a young student with Autism, according to law enforcement. The Daily News reported that the principal, 43-year-old Jason Epting, assaulted a 7-year-old boy causing his forehead to gush with blood during …
Read More »Jamie Foxx, Pharrell and More Talk Legendary Harlem Venue In New HBO Doc “The Apollo”
Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Lauryn Hill, The Jackson 5, Luther Vandross, and Dave Chappelle are just a few of the names of the icons that the Apollo Theater served as a launchpad for their careers to stardom. Now, the legacy of the historic landmark will be chronicled in a …
Read More »Dead Man Found Rolled Up In Red Carpet Outside A Starbucks In Harlem
The body of an unidentified man was found rolled up inside a red carpet that was discarded outside of a Harlem Starbucks early Thursday morning, police said. A passerby made the gruesome discovery after noticing two feet sticking out of the carpet outside the coffee chain located on the corner …
Read More »A$AP Rocky’s Attorney Responds To Report Of “Inhumane Conditions,” New York Congressman Joins Rapper’s Fight For Freedom
A New York congressman has stepped in the battle to see that A$AP Rocky is released and returned safely back to the USA, while Rocky’s lawyer responds to reports that his client is living in “inhumane conditions.” Fans, celebrities and more have come forward in support of Rocky amid his …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Today in Hip-Hop: 26th Anniversary of “Juice”
On January 17, 1992, the hip-hop crime film “Juice” was released in theaters. Starring hip-hop legend, Tupac Shakur, Omar Epps, Jermaine Hopkins, and Khalil Kain, “Juice” was the epitome of hip-hop culture. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ From Q’s (Epps) DJing skills to their 90s street style, the film was a classic coming …
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