Photo: Jeremy Seto
By: Dylan Rodgers
Well before air surveillance, security cameras, fire hydrants, and smoke detectors, fire was far more devastating to communities; especially ones built like New York City (wooden buildings densely packed together). Because household electricity had not yet been invented in the early 19th century, cooking, lighting, and heating were all accomplished by open flame, raising the risk of fire-related incidents. [click to continue…]
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The best way to get the most out of your cooking is with the best and freshest ingredients. And the easiest way to get those ingredients is by shopping at your local farmers’ market. Up here in Harlem, there are a few throughout the year, including the weekly Market every Saturday in Marcus Garvey Park. [click to continue…]
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Today, August 17, 2011, marks the 124th birthday of Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr. Dubbed the first national hero of Jamaica as a free country, Marcus Garvey lived nothing short of a spectacular life. To celebrate his life, the Afrikan Nationalist Pioneer Movement and the Afrikan International Merchants Agency will host the 4th Annual Marcus Garvey Day Celebration at the Marcus Garvey Park where there will be a parade, food, and music along with speeches by Reverend Dr. Herbert Daughtry, Dr. Leonard Jeffries, and more. [click to continue…]
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Photo: Pieter-Edelman
By: Dylan Rodgers
High above the streets a little girl wearing a lime green shirt and shorts stands as a giant in Harlem. She can see Yankee Stadium, the Empire State Building, Grant’s Tomb, and the Harlem River each in a different direction. She is by no means an abnormally tall little girl, she just happens to be standing 70 feet above street-level on one of Marcus Garvey Park’s many historical elements: the Acropolis. [click to continue…]
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This upcoming Father’s Day, the Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem will host the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic. Running from noon to 6pm this Sunday, June 19th, the Cycling Classic will have several cycle-racing events throughout the day and will mark the 38th edition of the annual David Walker memorial race. [click to continue…]
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Every Thursday, check out “Marcus’ Pop Food” where I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the hot food topic that’s piquing my interest each week. This week, I want to discuss farmer’s markets in my neighborhood.
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