Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch Passed this Friday At the age of 88. The three term mayor, who was in office from 1977 to 1989 has been memorialized […]
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Harlem’s Historic Lenox Lounge To Close At The End of December
Good evening folks. I hope all is well with those reading this. A word about Lenox Lounge closing, and Black businesses in Harlem in general. There is this narrative out […]
Read moreEscaping into Disaster: One Night Spent in Sandy Devastated Far Rockaway
The following article was written the night of November 2nd, 2012 by candle light in my Grandfather’s house in Far Rockaway. While I have had functioning utilities returned to […]
Read moreThe Iconic antiTHESIS of blackWOMAN
Editor’s Note: The following is a response to remarks by D.L. Hughley from Dr. Sharon Washington. -M.P. “I’ve never met an angrier group of people. Like Black women are angry […]
Read moreWashed Away: Far Rockaway The Day After Sandy
Editors Note: This post is from Brandon Melendez, who was affected by Hurricane Sandy. We thank him for sharing his story with us. -M.P. With the devastation only starting to […]
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