Tag: NYC

Harlem’s Rucker Park Designated As National Commemorative Site

Harlem’s famed basketball playground, Rucker Park has recently been designated as a National Commemorative Site after local politicians proposed the acknowledgment leading to President Biden signing the bill into law. New York Democratic Senator Charles Schumer and Democratic Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced that the popular New York City playground was recognized through the Holcombe Rucker Park… Continue reading Harlem’s Rucker Park Designated As National Commemorative Site

My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Jon Quick

Superhero DJ Jon Quick is not only one of NYC’s most popular club DJs but he is also the creator, co-host, and music curator/mixmaster of The AfroFlava Radio Top Ten Afrobeat Countdown. This is the first afrobeat hybrid top ten countdown/mixshow in the USA, heard every Friday at 7pm on Scratchvision! They consistently play to an… Continue reading My Friends Are Better Than Yours Featuring DJ Jon Quick

Wu-Tang Clan Once Had Their Own Video Game

When a Staten Island hip-hop group released a song that captured the hearts of New York City fans and then the world, no one expected the phenomenon those nine emcees came together for. The Wu-Tang Clan released their debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) in 1992 (the theme of the album and the emcees… Continue reading Wu-Tang Clan Once Had Their Own Video Game

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 Presents Six Characters Through August 25 at Claire Tow Theater in New York City

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 announced SIX CHARACTERS by Phillip Howze, directed by Dustin Wills, began performances Saturday, July 13, and will play through Sunday, August 25 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street) in New York City.   SIX CHARACTERS features CG, Will Cobbs, Seven F. B. Duncombe, Claudia Logan, Julian Robertson, and Seret… Continue reading Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 Presents Six Characters Through August 25 at Claire Tow Theater in New York City

Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers

MAYOR ADAMS ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ‘RISE UP NYC’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, FEATURING 14 WORLD-CLASS CONCERTS ACROSS FIVE BOROUGHS Performances Will Showcase Range of Music Genres and Cultures, Reflecting Sounds of a Diverse City Artist Line-Up Includes: Patti LaBelle, Keith Sweat, Fat Joe, Sean Paul, Victor Manuelle, Tito Nieves, Spice, MC Lyte, Shannon, Seduction, Mya, Wayne… Continue reading Rise Up NYC Summer Concert Series Announces Performers

Tribeca Announces De Niro Con June 14-16 In New York City

TRIBECA ANNOUNCES PROGRAMMING FOR DE NIRO CON, JUNE 14-16 AT SPRING STUDIOS IN NYC   Multi-Day Event Celebrates 80 Years of Robert De Niro with Special Screenings, Live Conversations, Exclusive Exhibits, and Unique Fan Experiences   Appearances from Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Walken, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, John Turturro, David O. Russell, Nas, Nicholas Pileggi,… Continue reading Tribeca Announces De Niro Con June 14-16 In New York City

Laureus USA and Nike Team Up to Launch NYC Made to Play Neighborhoods

Laureus USA and Nike Team Up to Launch NYC Made to Play Neighborhoods in Central Brooklyn and the South Bronx The three-year, $1 million program will empower 10 community organizations across two neighborhoods to create access to sport and safe spaces for girls of color and women coaches of color   New York, NY (October… Continue reading Laureus USA and Nike Team Up to Launch NYC Made to Play Neighborhoods

NIKE’s New Flagship Store Will Open in Early 2019

Nike’s new flagship store, covering more than 69,000 square feet at 650 Fifth Avenue at West 52nd Street, will open in early 2019. “Our new flagship store is about serving all of our consumers – especially our NikePlus members — with pinnacle innovative products, a unique design and environment and the very best of personalized… Continue reading NIKE’s New Flagship Store Will Open in Early 2019

Women Doing It Big (WDIB) Conference Taking Place January 14-15, 2017 in NYC

Percy “Master P” Miller will conduct a master class, sharing his expertise on “How To Build A Mega Empire” at the upcoming Women Doing It Big (WDIB) Conference, which kicks off January 14, 2017.  The mogul is just one of many of the television and music personalities who are going to inspire the hundreds of attendees who will participate… Continue reading Women Doing It Big (WDIB) Conference Taking Place January 14-15, 2017 in NYC

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