Carolyn Jenkins
Visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture
By Carolyn Jenkins and Michael Howard Entering the museum, a sign in bold letters reads: “The Journey Toward Freedom – 15th-21st Centuries.” “African Americans ...
Review: “Ozara in the Key of Nina”
The earthy vocals of Nina Simone were resurrected when Ozara Ode performed “Ozara in the Key of Nina” honoring the late songstress at Harlem’s ...
BLACK SKI’S ANNUAL CRAB FEAST & BEACH PARTY
What does a Black Ski club do during the summer? Well, Black Ski, Inc. of Washington, D.C. hosts a crab feast every July. This ...
DINNER, DESSERT AND JAZZ AT DESSERTS BY MICHAEL ALLEN
Photo Credit: Jeffrey Gleaves Located on Nostrand Avenue, Desserts by Michael Allen displays the outdoor flavor of a French café. Situated in the heart ...
Rest In Peace Ollie McClean — Founder of Sankofa Academy, Pan-African Educational Village
[Tribute: Ollie McClean] Our intrepid sister, Ollie McLean, made her transition May 27. Her legacy is one of embracing the African Diaspora and all ...
Origin Directory; New Listing For Black Businesses
“If you’re not in it, then you don’t exist”, are the sentiments of Origin Directory’s founder, Kevin Golding. Keeping in mind the need for ...
CENTRAL BROOKLYN JAZZ CONSORTIUM LAUNCHES SPRING FESTIVAL
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams presents proclamation to Bob Cunningham [Music] The Greek style marble rotunda of Brooklyn’s Borough Hall reverberated with the spirit ...
He Did It Raw: How Musician Stanley Banks Shed 108 Pounds
Stanley Banks — looking great, having fun [Health] Tipping the scale at almost 300 pounds, both legs went numb while struggling to climb the ...
Three Years After He Was Assaulted By Campus Police Then Dismissed, Jahi Issa, A Professor, Is Exonerated
Relief? Dr. Jahi Issa says he can now start recovering his life and career Delaware State Professor Prevails After Three Year Ordeal The day ...
WIN OR LOSE – THEY’RE ALL CHAMPS!
Coaching the 118-member Brooklyn United football team is a gratifying and challenging job for Adam Howard and four other young fathers who comprise the ...
