Monthly Archives: August 2010

How We Roll

Posted on August 18, 2010 by The Changeling

Photo by Christopher Benton
When I was growing up we had a ’65 Cadillac, a beautiful gas guzzler that the kids in my neighborhood called “the batmobile.” By then it was the ’80s, so I really didn’t appreciate having such an old car. When we finally got rid of it in ’87, I didn’t [...]

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Precious Screening and Panel Discussion with Sidibe and Cast

Posted on August 16, 2010 by The Changeling

[ August 17, 2010; 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] Official Brooklyn Screening of “Precious” that Gabby’s Attending! PROMO from Ephraim Fetti Benton on Vimeo.

The Chillin on da Corner Film Series has a special event lined up for tomorrow evening! At 6:30 p.m. in Von King Park Cultural Center there will be a screening of the Academy Award nominated film “Precious” and a panel [...]

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Remember to Cast Your Daily Vote for the Marcy Tennis Club

Posted on August 15, 2010 by The Changeling

McCasland and some of the kids who participate in the Marcy Tennis Club
By now you have probably heard about the Marcy Tennis Club’s shot at winning a $5000 grant from Pepsi. I want to once again encourage you to vote for this program so that they can win this funding. I got [...]

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Join Siloam Presbyterian Church for Dinner, Shopping and a Show

Posted on August 13, 2010 by The Changeling

It’s not too early to be thinking about things to do during the Christmas season. This is an especially useful exercise if you’re feeling miserable in this August heat. Siloam Presbyterian Church is planning a holiday trip to Long Island to see the show “The Night the Angels Sing” presented by Upper Room [...]

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“We Are Africa” Road Tour Makes A Stop To Bed-Stuy This Sunday

Posted on August 13, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

[ August 15, 2010; 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]

Do you know where you’re from?  African Ancestry wants to help people find out.  They’re a DNA-based ancestry tracing and research group who have been featured in the CNN Presents Black in America series.  African Ancestry says they want to help African Americans to find out their roots more easily and accurately.  On August 1st, [...]

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Singer/Songwriter Santigold Bought A Bed-Stuy Townhouse

Posted on August 13, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

Shania Sampson of BlockShopper.com reported last month that Phily based indie rock singer/songwriter Santigold (Santi White) purchased a brownstone in Stuyvesant Heights. Shania posted that Santi bought a townhome in the spring for $775,000. Santigold is known for her mellow groove hit “Lights Out.” A remixed version of the song is [...]

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Jefferson Avenue Block Party This Saturday

Posted on August 12, 2010 by The Changeling

[ August 14, 2010; 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ]

The Jefferson Avenue TNT Block Association’s Annual Block Party takes place this Saturday. They will be unveiling their newly transformed vacant lot (it’s now home to a new organic vegetable/native plant garden!). They will also be honoring the owners of The Royal Rib House Restaurant with the Local Business Pioneers Award. For [...]

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11th Annual Universal Hip Hop Parade This Saturday

Posted on August 12, 2010 by The Changeling

[ August 14, 2010; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]

Come join the world’s longest celebration of hip hop culture! The 11th Annual Universal Hip-Hop Parade steps off on Saturday August 14th at 3:00 PM from Herbert von King Park (near the Lafayette and Tompkins Ave entrance). The parade, an annual non-profit educational and cultural event is always held on the Saturday before the anniversary [...]

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Don’t Forget to Cast Your Votes!

Posted on August 11, 2010 by The Changeling

If you haven’t done so for the day, please cast your votes for the Marcy Tennis Club. They are competing to win a $5000 grant from Pepsi and all they need to win are your votes.
Yesterday they were ranked 76th in the voting competition, but today they are 59th! Your votes [...]

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BOOT CAMP by Naphtali Aikens, Certified Personal Trainer

Posted on August 11, 2010 by The Progressive Southside

August is already here and perhaps you’re thinking it’s too late to get in shape.  Or maybe not.  Certified trainer and Bed-Stuy resident Naphtali Aikens provides an early morning boot camp fitness program, utilizing the Boys and Girls High School athletic field.  Naphtali says he’s offering to the people of Bed-Stuy a 45 minute – [...]

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