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And Now What 5 min read

• Politics
• Racism

And Now What

Hakim Abdul-Ali 9 years ago

The political elections, including the big one, are now over, and I’m sitting here wondering after all the polarizing debates and heated verbal skirmishes, what’s... Read More

The National Museum of African American History 5 min read

• ROUTES' Roots

The National Museum of African American History

Sabura Rashid 9 years ago

Well, it’s about time. What an amazing place! As a student of Africana history, I have anxiously awaited the opening of this important institution and... Read More

Levy Lee Simon comes back home to sweet Harlem 5 min read

• Theatre

Levy Lee Simon comes back home to sweet Harlem

Deborah Adams 9 years ago

Actor, playwright, director and producer Levy Lee Simon, Jr. reserved space at Harlem’s Lenox Saphire for a joyous celebration! Childhood friends, actors, technicians, producers, journalists... Read More

Retro Reflections on correspondent Ed Bradley 1 min read

• Media

Retro Reflections on correspondent Ed Bradley

Ronald Bunn 9 years ago

It has been 10 years since the passing of Ed Bradley (January 22, 1941-November 9, 2006), DJ, WCBS Radio newscaster, CBS Sunday Night News anchor, 60 Minutes Journalist... Read More

The takeaways from the 2016 Presidential Election 4 min read

• Publisher's Page

The takeaways from the 2016 Presidential Election

Ronald Bunn 9 years ago

I would like to thank a friend and avid supporter, Josclynne Grier, for her insightful cartoon. Like a lot of United States Citizenry, I've been trying to put into perspective the enormous support for the Donald Trump presidency. But when one thinks about family, I think, it should not be too difficult to understand what's happening.... Read More

Here It is with an African Mindset 4 min read

• Politics
• Racism

Here It is with an African Mindset

Hakim Abdul-Ali 9 years ago 3

It’s a grand occasion to recognize that the spirit of peaceful unity among many, diverse ethnically conscious-minded folk is on the serious rise, and it’s... Read More

AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson on Black Lives Matter

1 min read

• Politics
• Racism

AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson on Black Lives Matter

Ronald Bunn 9 years ago

A breath of fresh air: I did not see or hear about Randall Stephenson, AT&T CEO's speech on "Black Lives Matter". If you haven't read what he's said or seen the speech then I suggest you look at Thousands Of Employees Erupt In Support of CEO After Powerful Speech About Black Lives Matter (VIDEO).... Read More

Shahin Norvasli Jazz Pianist protégé of Ahmad Jamal

5 min read

• Music

Shahin Norvasli Jazz Pianist protégé of Ahmad Jamal

Hakim Abdul-Ali 9 years ago

[embedyt] I reflect on gaining wisdom or insight on anything, I can't help but think of the many heralded teachers and noble masters of their crafts who really know and knew what they are and were talking about in any given situation or manner of discourse. The sagacity of these heroes and sheroes is priceless and beyond challenge. That reality hits close to home when I think of assessing the cognitive acumen of the musical legends of a favorite listening art form which is the entertaining landscape called jazz.... Read More