Harlem

UB Graduate Student Wins "Pitch for a Million" Real Estate Development Competition for Funding to Revitalize Baltimore's Historic Harlem Park

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Monday, November 16, 2020
African-American culture, Urban decay, Redevelopment, Harlem

Matthew H. King, a resident of Harlem Park, current University of Baltimore graduate student and founder and executive director of the Harlem Park Community Development Corporation, won the opportunity to receive funding via a real estate development loan and grants up to $1,000,000.00 to revitalize properties in the West Baltimore neighborhood.

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  • Matthew H. King, a resident of Harlem Park, current University of Baltimore graduate student and founder and executive director of the Harlem Park Community Development Corporation, won the opportunity to receive funding via a real estate development loan and grants up to $1,000,000.00 to revitalize properties in the West Baltimore neighborhood.
  • As a UB Real Estate Fellow, King developed a redevelopment proposal to bring new residential and commercial construction to Harlem Park.
  • The project will reclaim empty or vacant lots in Harlem Park to convert them into commercial, single-family, or multi-family properties.
  • As a Harlem Park resident with a background in real estate and financial services, King founded the Harlem Park CDC to address the systemic racism that has led to historic disinvestment in the community.

"HARLEM RISING," A New Documentary That Chronicles The Remarkable History And Lives Transformed By Harlem Children's Zone

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Friday, November 13, 2020
Child poverty, Harlem Children's Zone, Poverty in the United States, Harlem, Tilt–shift photography, Tilt, American society

Several people whose lives have been transformed by HCZ give insight into its robust, cradle-to-career services and programs.

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  • Several people whose lives have been transformed by HCZ give insight into its robust, cradle-to-career services and programs.
  • "We're going to clean [Central Harlem] up," Canada says in the film of HCZ's decisive plan from the start.
  • Written and directed by Rayner Ramirez, "HARLEM RISING" is produced by Harlem Children's Zone and Tilt Shift Media.
  • Tilt Shift Media is a production company that creates documentary films and digital content from a unique point of view.

Harlem School of the Arts Completes $9.5 Million Dollar Building Transformation

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Harlem, Manhattan, Hamilton Heights, Manhattan, The Harlem School of the Arts, HSA, School of the Arts, Geography of New York state), New York state)

At present, the Harlem School of the Arts remains open online, 24/7, with a schedule of Fall virtual classes and public programs readily available by visiting http://www.hsanyc.org .

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  • At present, the Harlem School of the Arts remains open online, 24/7, with a schedule of Fall virtual classes and public programs readily available by visiting http://www.hsanyc.org .
  • For over 50-years HSA has enriched the lives of tens of thousands of people through world-class training in the arts.
  • To learn more about the Harlem School of the Arts, please visit http://www.HSAnyc.org.
  • Since its inception, the Foundation is dedicated to championing and investing in the Arts, primarily arts education, a focus on jazz, and support to professionals.

Experity Helps Local School District Build COVID-19 Compliant Classrooms

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Friday, September 11, 2020
University, Practice Management, Primary, Secondary, Education, Technology, Health, Training, Preschool, Software, Other Education, Continuing, Rockford metropolitan area, Illinois, Health care, Health, Articles, Warburg Pincus, Warburg family, Rockford, Illinois, Machesney Park, Illinois, Pincus, Machesney, Urgent care center, Harlem

To support its local community during the COVID-19 pandemic, Experity , the leading provider of clinical and practice management software in the urgent care space, is offering free storage to the Harlem Consolidated School District.

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  • To support its local community during the COVID-19 pandemic, Experity , the leading provider of clinical and practice management software in the urgent care space, is offering free storage to the Harlem Consolidated School District.
  • The 5,000 square foot space at Experitys Machesney Park headquarters will allow schools in the district to remove furniture and build socially distant classrooms for safer in-person learning.
  • Our company is proud to hire tech professionals from a deep talent pool in the Rockford area, which would not be possible without our outstanding school systems, said David Stern, CEO of Experity.
  • A Warburg Pincus portfolio company, Experity is a fast-paced, high-growth company committed to improving the urgent care experience for everyone.

Harlem Park Community Development Corporation Forms Strategic Partnership with Ayers Saint Gross to Develop Harlem Park Neighborhood Plan

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Monday, August 3, 2020
African-American culture, Harlem

BALTIMORE, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Harlem Park Community Development Corporation ("Harlem Park CDC") announced its partnership with Ayers Saint Gross, to develop the Harlem Park neighborhood plan.

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  • BALTIMORE, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Harlem Park Community Development Corporation ("Harlem Park CDC") announced its partnership with Ayers Saint Gross, to develop the Harlem Park neighborhood plan.
  • The development of the plan includes in-depth community input and consists of a variety of new programs and investments to support neighborhood residents.
  • In evaluating the concerns expressed by community members, Harlem Park CDC is launching a process to develop a 2020/2021 plan for Harlem Park.
  • We anticipate that this Community based plan will be the blueprint for all future development with-in our Community.

The Harlem School of the Arts Welcomes Legendary Artist and Activist Harry Belafonte to its Advisory Council

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Musicians, Entertainers, Harry Belafonte, Harlem, Lenape people, The Harlem School of the Arts, Alpert, Paul Robeson, Cision, HSA

LOS ANGELES, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Harlem School of the Arts at The Herb Alpert Center has announced the addition of esteemed cultural icon and civil rights activist, Harry Belafonte, to its Advisory Council.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Harlem School of the Arts at The Herb Alpert Center has announced the addition of esteemed cultural icon and civil rights activist, Harry Belafonte, to its Advisory Council.
  • Mr. Belafonte has said that his life has been guided by his mentor, Paul Robeson's words, "artists are the gatekeepers of truth, they are civilization's radical voice."
  • For over 50-years HSA has enriched the lives of tens of thousands of people through world-class training in the arts.
  • To learn more about the Harlem School of the Arts, please visit http://www.HSAnyc.org .

Harlem Children's Zone Raises $26 Million Towards National COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Efforts: Selected as 2020 Audacious Project Grantee

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Child poverty, Harlem, Harlem Children's Zone, Poverty in the United States, Poverty, The Audacious Project, Audacious, Cycle of poverty, Social issues, Economy

Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) is breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty with on-the-ground, all-around programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work and life.

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  • Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) is breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty with on-the-ground, all-around programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work and life.
  • Launched in April 2018, The Audacious Project is a collaborative funding initiative that's catalyzing social impact on a grand scale.
  • In line with that purpose, Audacious is directing funds towards several COVID-19 related solutions tailored to immediate response and recovery.
  • The Audacious Project is proud to support Fast Grants, GiftDirectly, Harlem Children's Zone, Partners in Health, Project Echo, and World Central Kitchen.

Help.org Names the Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in New York

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Friday, June 5, 2020
Songs, 145th Street, Harlem, The Bronx, Pelham Parkway (neighborhood), Bronx, New York State Route 100, Rehabilitation, Rehab

NEW YORK, June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in New York, New York for 2020.

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  • NEW YORK, June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in New York, New York for 2020.
  • The informational guide recognizes the top 10 rehab facilities based on cost, treatment options, location, accompanying services and more.
  • According to recent studies, drug overdose is the leading cause of death among people under age 50.
  • For a detailed listing of the Best Rehab Facilities in New York, New York please visit https://www.help.org/drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers-in-new-york-ny/
    2020 Best Rehab Facilities in New York, New York (in alphabetical order)
    507 West 145th Street New York, NY 10031
    760 East 160th Street Bronx, NY 10456
    80-45 Winchester Boulevard Building 19-CBU-15 Queens Village, NY 11427
    1400 Pelham Parkway South Building 1, Floor 9 West 2 Bronx, NY 10461

Honoring Four of Harlem's Historic Voices

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, Collectors, Harlem Renaissance, Harlem, Postage stamp, Occupations, Humans, New York City

Postal Service on May 21 is issuing new postage stamps honoring the lives and legacies of four of the movement's greatest voices: novelist Nella Larsen; writer, philosopher, educator and arts advocate Alain Locke; bibliophile and historian Arturo Alfonso Schomburg; and poet Anne Spencer.

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  • Postal Service on May 21 is issuing new postage stamps honoring the lives and legacies of four of the movement's greatest voices: novelist Nella Larsen; writer, philosopher, educator and arts advocate Alain Locke; bibliophile and historian Arturo Alfonso Schomburg; and poet Anne Spencer.
  • The Postal Service has canceled the first-day-of-issue ceremony for the Voices of the Harlem Renaissance stamps due to social distancing guidance.
  • The stamps feature stylized pastel portraits of the four honorees, based on historic photographs.
  • Fostering some of the great American literary voices of the early 20th century, the Harlem Renaissance firmly established African Americans as a vital force in literature and the arts.

A Desk of One’s Own: Paper & Packaging – How Life Unfolds® Commissions Innovative Cardboard Desks For Boys and Girls Club of Harlem

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Paper and Packaging Board, United States Department of Agriculture, Furniture, Harlem, Articles, Cardboard, Recycling, Desk, Contents

In partnership with sustainable design house GoKarton , the paper industry pilot program donates 200 lightweight, easy to assemble and recyclable cardboard desks to families of the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem community in New York City.

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  • In partnership with sustainable design house GoKarton , the paper industry pilot program donates 200 lightweight, easy to assemble and recyclable cardboard desks to families of the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem community in New York City.
  • I think theres an assumption that every child has an at-home setup with their own desk and school supplies.
  • The Paper and Packaging Board promotes the use of paper products and paper-based packaging by highlighting the value they bring to our daily lives.
  • More than 40 U.S. manufacturers and importers collectively fund the national marketing campaign, Paper & Packaging How Life Unfolds
    For forty years, Boys & Girls Club of Harlem has proudly served the youth and community of Harlem.