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When Polly decided to take over Toko Imports it was not a direction she envisioned her life taking - but it was one of the most transformative experiences…
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Miles Davis: In His Own Words
I cannot recall the exact occasion that brought about my first meeting with Kene Holliday. Perhaps it was the fact we are both Moon Children that prompted our…
CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT: SECOND-CLASS CITIZENSHIP STILL PLAGUES PEOPLE IN U.S. TERRITORIES LIKE VIRGIN ISLANDS
Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett: “Our territorial status is eerily similar to the status of the original 13 colonies to the British government. Today, the unequal footing of the…
Carolyn A. Butts is a “Reel Sister”
I had the opportunity to speak with Carolyn A Butts, the founder of both African Voices Magazine and the upcoming Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival and…
U.N. PLEDGES “CONTINUOUS COMMITMENT” TO HAITI AS PROTESTERS DEMAND RESIGNATION OF HAITIAN PRESIDENT
U.N.: "The Secretary-General is concerned by the current political crisis and its adverse impact on the security situation and the lives of Haitians. He urges all Haitian stakeholders…
APOLLO THEATER ANNOUNCES STAGE ADAPTATION ADDITIONS TO TA-NEHISI COATES’ “BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME”
Kamilah Forbes, Apollo Theater Executive Producer: “For this staged adaptation, I really wanted to infuse the voices of Black changemakers and members of our community that would not…
BRONX BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ: MOTT HAVEN IS WRONG SITE FOR BRONX BOROUGH JAIL
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.: "Throughout this process, I have been advocating to build the new jail Bronx adjacent to the existing Bronx Hall of Justice. With…
GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS CELEBRATE CITY COUNCIL VOTE THAT PAVES WAY TO CLOSING RIKERS ISLAND
Elena Weissman, Director, Bronx Freedom Fund: “In solidarity with the CLOSErikers campaign, we applaud the Council for approving this historic plan to dramatically shrink our incarcerated population, improve…
BISHOP T.D. JAKES WILL DELIVER EULOGY FOR POLICE MURDER VICTIM ATATIANA JEFFERSON
Bishop T.D. Jakes: “It is clear that the atrocity of this shooting opens up deep wounds that preceded this recent murder case that resonates far beyond our community.…
LEHMAN COLLEGE TO HOST NEW YORK LATIN AMERICAN ART TRIENNIAL STARTING IN OCTOBER
Bartholomew F. Bland, executive director of the Lehman College Art Gallery: “We are both pleased and honored to be part of the 2019 New York Latin American Art…