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African Allies Chided for Silence On Libyan Uprising

"Unashamedly, African lead(ers have literally gone on leave while their beloved but lunatic brother in the North is busy butchering innocent and unarmed civilians mercilessly" Chamboko wrote. "Like the proverbial ostrich, from Cape to Cairo, leaders buried their heads in the sand, hoping a miracle would deliver them and their dear brother from this monumental disgrace." "Unashamedly, African leaders have literally gone on leave while their beloved but lunatic brother in the North is busy butc...

Planned Parenthood, Supporters Unite Against Pence Amendment

"There is a clear agenda coming out of the House," [C. Nicole Mason] said, "It's very conservative and it's an agenda that is not in line with the president's agenda and the priorities of a lot of American working people." "Two-thirds of our patients are either on Medicaid or receive services for a reduced rate or free," said Erica Sackin, the media content and outreach manager for Planned Parenthood in New York City, who helped organize the protest in Foley Square. "So I think if s the women...

Cuomo and Christie: Peas in a Pod?

There are dramatic differences between New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey's Chris Christie. First of all, one's a Democrat and the other is a Republican, and they may have differing opinions on the worthiness of the MTV reality show "Jersey Shore," particularly as to who holds the unfortunate claim to Snooki, one of its stara [Christie] said, "I support Gov. [Scott Walker]'s strong action to balance his budget. Fm not going to micromanage Wisconsin from New Jersey." During Walker's cam...

Gaddafi's Troubles and Possible U.S.-U.N. Intervention Bother Venezuela

With whoever controls Libya, sitting in possession of the largest proven oil reserves in Africa, [Hugo Chavez] has stated that he is very suspicious of the current protests in Libya. Chavez's administration has stated that it believes Western business interests are trying to take advantage of the fighting in Libya to seize the nation's large oil reserves. "Go on Minister Nicolás !Maduro]: Give them another lesson about these ultra-rightist sellouts!" Chavez recently exclaimed on his Twitter p...

Harlem Rumble

Holland and [Thomas Lopez-Pierre] met in April 2010, when Holland's sister and business partner, Lucy Holland-Harden, and her husband, Robert Harden, hired Lopez-Pierre to rent out their 141st Street Harlem brownstone. HollandHarden told Lopez-Pierre that she and Holland were looking for investors for Uptown Grand, which was already struggling. Holland said that he had looked at other possible investors to help the business, including the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone and Carver Bank, but ...

Who Are the 'African Mercenaries' Figh Ting for Gaddafi?

According to news reports from the region, sub-Saharan African "mercenaries" were gunning down pro-democracy protestors in the first few days of the anti-Gaddafi uprising. A backlash has now formed against "Black Africans." According to news reports from the region, sub-Saharan African "mercenaries" were gunning down pro-democracy protestors in the first few days of the anti-Gaddafi uprising.

Metro Briefs

Along with Byrd's radio shows on WBLS FM, "Express Yourself0 on Sunday evenings firma 6-8 p.m., WLIB's "GBE Mind Flight: Your Gateway to the Black Experience'' from 8 p.m.midnight and "GBE 2.0: The Global Black Experience" and The Global Beat Experience," airing on Saturdays from 3-5 p.m. on WBAI Radio 99.5FM, he is a songwriter, producer and motivational speaker. Other honorées included WABCs Sade Baderinwa and WNBCs Janice Huff Last month, McDonald's honored Imhotep Gary Byrd for his contri...

Council Member Williams Holds Disaster Relief Donation Drive for Brooklyn Fire Victims

Council Member Jumaane D. Williams, in collaboration with Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, St. Jerome's Catholic Church and Community Board 17, held a disaster relief donation drive on Saturday for the victims of the fire that took place at 346 E. 29th St. in Flatbush last Saturday. The drive took place at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. The drive took place at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church. Since - Williams' disaster relief meeting, which took place ...

Advocating for the Children, Parents Rally at School Hearing

"We're not against charter schools, but there is just no space in 308," said Patricia Etheah, parent and PTA head at PS 308 Clara Cardwell School. Hers was a sentiment echoed all around the auditorium by parents objecting to the proposed forced co-location with charter schools. "At 308, lunch starts at 10:30 to accommodate the students we already have. We do not want the Teaching Firms for America charter in our school. We do not have the room. Charter schools have a right to exist, but you a...

City Advocates Use of Free Tax Centers

"This year, we're making it easier than ever for New Yorkers to file for tax refunds and receive money they've already earned," said [Michael R. Bloomberg]. "Since 2002, our city's network of free and low-cost tax preparation options has helped New Yorkers collect more than $700 million in tax credits and refunds, and it has provided savings tools for those struggling to put their financial lives on solid ground." "For many New Yorkers, their tax refund is the single biggest check that they w...

Another Dallas Police Officer Caught On Tape Beating Black Man; This Time Police Intervene

In the footage, you see [Roderick DeSean Lyles] being arrested. For reasons that are not clear, he falls and brings down [Williams]. Lyles' body pins the officer's arm, "causing extreme pain to Officer Williams," Dallas Police Chief David Brown went on to explain to a roomful of reporters. "Williams then began to strike Mr. Lyles with his fists to free himself." In the video, Williams can be seen also beating Lyles with a flashlight. Concerned about Williams' response, another officer interve...

Booker Delivers State of the City Address; Education Reform Dominates Speech

"There will never be a great Newark unless there is a great public school system," [Cory Booker] said. "The fact that we don't have that in our city now is not the time to point fingers or vilify teachers." The major renovations and overhaul of Newark Public Schools (NPS) is being fueled by a $100 million grant from Fscebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. The social network guru donated the hefty sum to NPS in September during a televised episode of Oprah Winfrey's show. Zuckerberg requested that t...

Trial in Newark Schoolyard Murders Gets Underway

Alexander Alfaro, 20, is accused of being involved in the horrific schoolyard murders of Dashon Harvey, Terranee Aeriel and Iofemi Hightower back in August 2007. Each of the three victims were lined up and shot in the back of the head. Natasha Aeriel, the sister of one of the victims, was also shot and assaulted and serious injuries, howshe survived. The killings international headlines shocked the city of Newark the state of New Jersey, law enforcement officials to capture the killers. In wh...

Big Doings at Harlem School of the Arts: Yvette Campbell, New Executive Director

Having sat on the boards of JazzXchange and Elisa Monte, one of [Yvette Campbell]'s priorities is getting the school's financial house in order-at the time of the interview they were days away from the fiscal year 2010 audit. "There are lots and lots of grants that we're writing, lots of people donating money to our charity. We're accounting for everything that comes in the door. Auditors and accountants are here. Fm aware of the financial situation and I'm tackling it," she says. "If people ...

Css Becomes State Health Care Ombuds Agency

Community Health Advocates (CHA), a program of the Community Service Society (CSS), is a program designed to help New Yorkers understand and access health care in tfie neighborhoods in which they live and work It is one of the largest health care consumer assistance programs in the country. CHA provides free independent assistance to the most vulnerable and underserved populations across New York State. The work of CHA will be more important than ever as implementation of health reform begins...

Homeowners March On Chase Seeking Loan Modification

It started in December. A group of frustrated homeowners, along with members and supporters of New York Communities for Change (NYCC), entered the Chase bank lobby at One Chase Plaza. The group held signs that read "Modify Loans Now" and "Stop Foreclosures Now." Confronted by security, Skipp Rosesoro, the group spokesman, demanded to speak to a Chase representative from the mortgage division. "I came here today to let Chase know that there are people here today who have been waiting longer th...

The Bloomberg Blues

In his column, Gregory Floyd, president of Teamsters Local 237, took both the mayor and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to task in his determination to preserve public sector pensions. "Gov. Cuomo and Mayor [Mike Bloomberg] use tough language to threaten layoffs and pension cuts, as if they are only numbers on paper," Floyd asserted. "These actions have all-too-real consequences. Without good pension benefits, who will come to monitor our children in schools? Who will maintain the facilities for the thousa...

The Cosmopolitan Review

There are oodles of salutes to women in celebration of Women's History Month and IitWorld's World Read Aloud Day, taking place on March 9, where everyone, everywhere - no matter where in the world you are- is required to read aloud to someone, anyone. There's Ash Wednesday, which also occurs on March 9, so you'd better start thinking now about what you will give up during the Lenten season. I know- just as you were finally getting the knack of your New Year's resolutions it's now tune to refl...

River View Towers Honors Assemblyman Keith Wright at Black History Month Read-In

Inspired by James Weldon Johnson's 1930 classic "Black Manhattan," from which [Keith L. Wright] delivered two selections, "The Culture of Churches" followed by "The Culture of Strollmg," "Culture and Politics m Black Manhattan" served as the organizing theme for this year's books. "Strolling in Harlem does not mean merely walking along Lenox or upper Seventh Avenue or 135th Street, it means that those streets are places for socializing," proclaimed Johnson's text. The reading was followed by ...

100 Black Women Honor Original Globetrotters

Virginia Montague, president of the coalition, said, "Young people of all races need to know the genesis of a sport that did not honor or compensate the contributions made by Black men, yet now pays the 'children' of these pioneers millions of dollars to do what the pioneers did for pennies." The five honorées in attendance representing the early Globetrotters were: Virginia Montague, president of the coalition, said, "Young people of all races need to know the genesis of a sport that did not...