Seitu’s World: Harlem’s Rev. Sharpton Talks The Exonerated 5, Trump, Life, And More

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On Saturday morning, April 8, 2023, photojournalist Seitu Oronde was with Rev. Al Sharpton and others at the National Action Network, 106 West 145th Street in Harlem, NY. Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will welcome Corey Wise and Dr. Yusef Salaam to NAN’s House of Justice Saturday to address the community in the…

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UC Must-Reads: We’re Not Going Back to the Time Before Roe. We’re Going Somewhere Worse

The world has changed. Jia Tolentino of The New Yorker posits that, “we are entering an era not just of unsafe abortions but of the widespread criminalization of pregnancy.” As frightening as that sounds that is exactly what is happening across this country. Click below for a bracing read.

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Uptown Opportunities: 2022 Arise! Program

Listen up parents, if you reside in Manhattan Community District 9 and you have a child in the 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade then you could be eligible for this incredible opportunity for the enrichment of your young one.

West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) is announcing that amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we will once again be continuing with our Summer ARISE! Program. Boys and Girls Club of Harlem (BGCH) will offer in-person academic enrichment and career training.
 
Eligibility:
* Must reside in and engage with Manhattan Community District 9 (West Harlem);
* At least 14 years of age by July 11, 2022;
* In the 8th, 9th, 10th or 11th grade at time of application; and
* A commitment to completing the entire program without interruption.
 
Program Dates: Monday, July 11 through Friday, August 12 2022
Location: A.Philip Randolph High School (Monday – Thursday) & at Boys and Girls Club of Harlem (B&GCH) on Friday
Stipend: Participants will be eligible for a $1300 stipend based on attendance, participation, and progress.

For more: Uptown Opportunities: 2022 Arise! Program

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Steven Spielberg Comes To The Heights…

Hamilton PBS Premiere United Palace

This past Sunday, Uptown superhero Lin-Manuel Miranda brought the one and only Steven Spielberg to the United Palace for a little convo after the screening of the classic film, Raiders of the Lost Art. The remaining movies in the series are: “Black Panther,” screening on September 18, and “Coco” scheduled for October 16. We will let you know when those FREE tickets become available.

Check out: Movies at the United Palace

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Hump Day Humor: Uptown Be Like