Author Archives: ADavis

125th Street Still “Change”-less Months After Obama Election

Stepping above ground at 125th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, James Brown’s hit, Payback plays loudly on a vendor’s neon green stereo, African women dressed in brightly patterned garments persistently chirping, “hair braiding, we braid hair,” and a … Continue reading

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Protecting the Environment, 20-years Later

“Breathing in this neighborhood is hazardous to our health,” read the signs of protesters wearing gas masks as they stand alongside the West Side Highway at seven in the morning, in front of the North River Sewage Plant in Harlem. … Continue reading

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Harlem Barber Shop Takes a Step Up, as Economy Falls

The current decline in the economy has clothing boutiques, shoe repair shops, and “mom and pops’ ” restaurants below water.  However, at one Harlem barber shop, A Step Above, owner Sharron Corley is still cutting hair at the same rate … Continue reading

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“A Change Is Gonna Come”

Now that the 125Th Street Rezoning Project has been approved, what’s next?  City leaders, environmental organizations, community activists, mom and pops businesses, and long time residents of Harlem are now realizing that change is coming to their neighborhoods whether they … Continue reading

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Cartoon Starts A Chain Reaction

Following the New York Post’s controversial printing of a political cartoon depicting two police officers shooting dead a chimpanzee; activist, city councilors, the black community and many other residents of the country are setting up protest rallies.   “They’ll have … Continue reading

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