Jacob Leifer, a Brooklyn developer, is set to transform the Transfiguration Lutheran Church and two adjacent brownstones in Harlem into a mixed-use development, Crain’s reported. The properties, located at 70-78 W. 126th Street, are under contract for $3.5 million, pending approval from Attorney General Letitia James due to the seller’s nonprofit status. The buildings, appraised at $3.15…
The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro and the NYC Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Park have released two Requests. The requests are for Proposals (RFx) to establish 25 MOIA Immigration Legal Support Centers and MOIA Legal Technical Mentorship programs citywide. “New York City is committed to supporting our immigrant…
Grilling beef ribs is much more than cooking; it is the Festival of the Asado tradition that lies at the very heart of Argentine barbecue culture. Smoky-flavored, tender, and juicy, these asado beef ribs are a real Argentine taste. In Argentina, this dish embodies the very core of social gatherings, festive occasions, or, better still,…
For many, the pressures of daily life can feel overwhelming, leading to significant impacts on mental health. In this post, we’ll explore the various ways stress affects mental health, shedding light on how it manifests and what you can do to combat it. Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or a parent juggling multiple…
Obtaining a new car is for sure a major milestone and something that a person doesn’t do all the time. Even though you are probably overly excited right now because of this purchase, make sure you carefully think things through before you make up your mind. The reality is that every person has different preferences,…
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Between the Olympics, where Team USA has a commanding lead in the medal count, and a presidential race that arrived at an arousing pinnacle Tuesday evening in Philadelphia when Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, it’s easy to see how, for Black Americans, the centennial birthdate of James Baldwin would be off the radar. And even without these tumultuous events, there’s a good chance Baldwin would not get the notice he deserves.
Fortunately, particularly here in Harlem where the great writer was born and spent, alternately, the 63 years of his life, celebrations abounded, whether in small gatherings at his burial site in Hartsdale, where he rests in peace with his mother Berdis, or at a Lincoln Center celebration last week. And more is expected from France and Turkey where he often lived and regaled audiences with his presence, and from coast to coast across the U.S., including a huge assembly of scholars and activists at Virginia State University in October.
Baldwin was already an international author and personality in the early 1950s when his novel “Go Tell It On the Mountain” received resounding praise. After his return to the U.S., his renown expanded beyond literary circles when he threw himself wholeheartedly into the Civil Rights Movement, working closely with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Medgar Evers.
When asked about his dreams, desires, and how he wanted to be remembered, he always said, “I just want to be a witness and a good writer.” Well, he excelled in both these endeavors, and most rewardingly, he found a way to weave those aspirations into his prose, lectures, debates, and interviews.
Space here doesn’t allow a full and thorough exposition of his contributions to literature and socioeconomic issues; for that, we insist you take a little time and survey his impressive oeuvre. It’s there where even between the lines, you will find the essence of a man who knew how to speak truth to power without losing a word of his profound eloquence.
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The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture celebrated the 100th birthday of activist and writer James Baldwin with activities including programs and book giveaways. Joy Biven, center director, was delighted to celebrate his legacy and his life works (Bill Moore photos)
Between the Olympics, where Team USA has a commanding lead in the medal count, and a presidential race that arrived at an arousing pinnacle Tuesday evening in Philadelphia when Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, it’s easy to see how, for Black Americans, the centennial birthdate of James Baldwin would be off the radar. And even without these tumultuous events, there’s a good chance Baldwin would not get the notice he deserves.
Fortunately, particularly here in Harlem where the great writer was born and spent, alternately, the 63 years of his life, celebrations abounded, whether in small gatherings at his burial site in Hartsdale, where he rests in peace with his mother Berdis, or at a Lincoln Center celebration last week. And more is expected from France and Turkey where he often lived and regaled audiences with his presence, and from coast to coast across the U.S., including a huge assembly of scholars and activists at Virginia State University in October.
Baldwin was already an international author and personality in the early 1950s when his novel “Go Tell It On the Mountain” received resounding praise. After his return to the U.S., his renown expanded beyond literary circles when he threw himself wholeheartedly into the Civil Rights Movement, working closely with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Medgar Evers.
When asked about his dreams, desires, and how he wanted to be remembered, he always said, “I just want to be a witness and a good writer.” Well, he excelled in both these endeavors, and most rewardingly, he found a way to weave those aspirations into his prose, lectures, debates, and interviews.
Space here doesn’t allow a full and thorough exposition of his contributions to literature and socioeconomic issues; for that, we insist you take a little time and survey his impressive oeuvre. It’s there where even between the lines, you will find the essence of a man who knew how to speak truth to power without losing a word of his profound eloquence.
