HARLEM NEWS AND VIEWS

News   Census: Fewer black children in biggest US cities The Associated Press Powerful social forces may be doing a similar thing to places like Harlem and Chicago's South Side. Over the past decade, the inner-city neighborhoods that have served for generations as citadels of African-American life and culture have been steadily ... See all stories on this topic » The Associated Press 'Queer Rebels of the Harlem Renaissance' in SF San Francisco Chronicle Kirya Traber is among the performers in "Queer Rebels of the Harlem Renaissance." At left: FBJ Browne. Queer Rebel Productions was founded on the premise that by embracing a multitude of artistic genres and perspectives that give voice to queer people ... See all stories on this topic » Harlem's Carver Bank Saved by Wall Street Investors DNAinfo (Flickr/CORNERTONES of NY) By Olivia Scheck MANHATTAN — An historic Harlem bank averted possible disaster this week by securing a $55 million cash injection from a group of Wall Street investors, a statement by the company announced Wednesday. ... See all stories on this topic » Alicia Keys Speaks of Romance in 'A Harlem Love Story' -- Video The BoomBox "Some people may say I was still a kid, but the city has a way of making you grow up quick," the New York City native notes in 'A Harlem Love Story,' a 10-minute ode-to-uptown music video medley that revisits her breakthrough hits 'Fallin'' and 'A ... See all stories on this topic » Gay and lesbian uptown Manhattan residents celebrate historic New York same ... New York Daily News Five spirited Harlem, East Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood residents are experiencing these changes firsthand. They have graciously agreed to tell their stories. Each one provides a snapshot — in its own way — of the lives uptown that have been ... See all stories on this topic » New York Daily News Deal struck keeps Harlem properties affordable Crain's New York Business By Amanda Fung Fourteen residential properties in the Bradhurst section of Harlem will remain affordable for another 30 years and get a much needed rehabilitation under a unique $75 million deal that recently closed. The properties, located between ... See all stories on this topic » Train-Ing Day: Get Away By Train Friday Patch.com 4:07 PM, stopping at Harlem-125th Street, then all stations between Chappaqua and Southeast. ● The 6:02 PM to Wassaic will make additional stops at Bedford Hills and Katonah. ●1:04 PM, stopping at Harlem-125th Street, Westport, and all stations ... See all stories on this topic » Did This Student Turned Gangbanger Beat The System? News One The 17-year-old, who served two months in prison before Harlem's historic Abyssinian Baptist Church bailed her out, hasn't gained the sympathy of everyone; especially those in her own Harlem community. Do you think this young girl's sentence had to do ... See all stories on this topic » News One Ex-Con Who Helped Burn Woman Alive in 1997 Home Invasion Gets 25 to Life DNAinfo Allen) By Shayna Jacobs MANHATTAN SUPREME COURT — An ex-con was sentenced to life in prison for helping to burn a mother of three to death in what prosecutors call an "unspeakable" home invasion nightmare more than a decade ago in Harlem. ... See all stories on this topic » Blogs   Rise & Shine: Harlem Day takeover starts with massive changes ... By Philissa Cramer Harlem Day Charter School's takeover is starting with mass student retention and teacher exodus. (WSJ) Some students didn't get diplomas due to chancellor. GothamSchools » Newsroom Rangel Gives Keynote to Choir Academy of Harlem - Rep. Rangel NEW YORK -- Congressman Charles Rangel on Monday delivered the keynote address before 39 graduating seniors and their families at the Choir Academy of Harlem. "I am proud of the graduating class of 2011," Rangel said. ... Latest Press Releases from Charles... Harlem Globetrotter 'Dizzy' Impersonates Shaq [Video] » Bob's ... By BobsBlitz.com Harlem Globetrotter 'Dizzy' Impersonates Shaq [Video]. Harlem Globetrotter Dizzy has Shaquille O'Neal's jog back on D down perfect. Follow us on Twitter. Subscribe, or Return to Bobs Blitz.com. Unless noted, all pics via PRPhotos.com ... Bob's Blitz, The Leader in Sports...