Much has been said and written about the changes that Harlem has seen over the past two decades. However, few have actually shown what that means in real terms. “The […]
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Rice: One Last Gathering
Greetings everyone! Yes, I know, I said in all likelihood that another Rice story wouldn’t be posted, but there is an event coming up at the school. It’s not a […]
Read moreCornel West discusses new Malcolm X book and Marable at Grad Center
After over a month after the controversial biography on Malcolm X by the late Manning Marable debuted, there is still much to be discussed. This past Thursday, the CUNY Grad […]
Read moreSierra Leone Independence: 50th Anniversary
African nation and former British colony of Sierra Leone gained its independence on April 27th, 1961. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the country’s liberation. In the country itself […]
Read moreHidden Colors: Afterthoughts
Last night at the Cinema Village, I attended a packed showing of the new documentary Hidden Colors. This film is about the history of African cultural influence in the Americas, […]
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