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The simple phrase “Find the good and praise it,” handed down to Dr. Betty Shabazz from her mother, became the cornerstone of a life lived powerfully, honorably, sincerely, and provided a winning formula that moved her through all of life’s challenges. This year’s honoree is Professor Sonia Sanchez, renowned poet, activist, and educator.
The Compass Award will be presented to three amazing rising track stars Tai, Rainn and Brooke Sheppard, Sports Illustrated's 2016 SportsKids!

Join us in celebrating the legacy of Dr. Shabazz and living examples of powerful and dedicated women. A reception will follow. RSVP on Eventbrite.

The Dr. Betty Shabazz Awards are an annual event of Women in Islam, Inc. #BettyShabazzAwards ... See more

Watching "BLACKOUT" on @pbs Thirteen tonight - I remember this day all too well. It was CRAZY! --------- As Wednesday, July 13, 1977 dawned hot and humid, New Yorkers prepared themselves for another sweltering day. It was the first day of a nine-day heat wave that would become the hottest in New York City history. The once-booming city had been suffering years of economic decline. It was on the verge of bankruptcy; both unemployment rates and crime rates were high; police and firefighters had been laid off; municipal services, including sanitation and after-school programs, had been cut; and a serial killer named Son of Sam was still on the loose, keeping everyone on edge.

When a severe thunderstorm hit, the lights went out, and some eight million people plunged into darkness in New York City and surrounding areas. By the time the power was fully restored more than a day later, more than 1,600 businesses had been looted, more than 3,000 people had been arrested, and firefighters had battled more than 1,000 fires. The affected neighborhoods would never be the same. ... See more

Remembering Clara Hale & Hale House -- @mediablackoutusa - This is inspiring! - #harlem Clara McBride Hale, also known as Mother Hale, was an American humanitarian who founded the Hale House Center, a home for unwanted children and children who were born addicted to drugs. ... See more

-- @hsanyc
Stop by @curtissjacobsgallery in Harlem to see our student & faculty exhibit "I REMEMBER HARLEM!" This mask is by #HSAPrep visual arts student Asha Bell.
#artsed #harlem #artsempowers #mask #maskmaking #artofdesign #design #visualarts #gallery #Harlem #HarlemArt #hsanyc ... See more

from @rakiemw - TONIGHT!!!!!
@rakiem_walker_project and @radio1039ny presents #UNPLUGGEDMONDAYS #TheSoulofDiningSeries @roosterharlem 7PM-UNTIL! No Cover. Crew on deck: @gloriaryann @donthekingnyc @claytonbryantsings @whitleyshutyomouth @lupadmore5 @bendjiallonce @joeydkeyz @thegodofsound @gilexcelgilxl @rakiemw @universaldjmasai @phearnone SHOUT OUT TO: @roosterharlem @redrooster_ldn @streetbirdnyc @harlemeatup @harlemunitednyc @harlemandbeyond @harlemtrends @harlemhaberdashery @datstyledawglou @assouline @arley85761 @pier_132 @al_el_capone @2.9apache @kooldjredalert @shayswood @theshakespearenyc @yvesjadot @cocojadot @iamguywood @40acresandamulefilmworks @rakiem_walker_project @selimnyc @melba1moore @mrbeatdown2000 @marcusnationalharbor @marcusbermuda @karlitz_co @ymcnairasiseeit @iamlouiscarr @bet @andrewchapman__ @marcuscooks @laurenmonroe1 @cumulusmedia @itslaloca @bluchiper @radio1039ny PHOTO BY: @defaystudios ... See more

from @harlemcoffeeco - Yesterday we said goodbye to our June Artist-in-Residence @sidelineimages...thank you for lending us your art and allowing us to display. The pieces were great and really connected with all types of people...excellent exhibit! #harlemnyc #harlem #nyc #wallart #localartist #marleytwists #marleyhair #ithaca #ithacaisgorges #coffee #coffeeshop #coffeetime #brick #brickwall #freshbrewedart ... See more