At the memorial service, family and friends remembered Mr. Shabazz as a reflection of his grandfather. They also sought to celebrate the man he was becoming, looking… Read more “Words of Praise, and Loss, for Malcolm X’s Grandson”
On a Stage Shared With Trains, a Voice to Stir the Soul
Within the underground world of subway performers, Geechee Dan is a legendary singer, who has perhaps taken a most singular journey. (The New York Times)
In Changing Harlem, a Mosque Struggles to Pay Rent
The mosque has been crammed into its run-down, rented space for about 16 years, serving the mostly West African congregation of more than 1,000. But after a… Read more “In Changing Harlem, a Mosque Struggles to Pay Rent”
On a Corner Plagued by Violence, Rallying to Say Enough Is Enough
Community residents gather late into the night on violence-plagued corners to send a message and a plea: Enough is enough. (The New York Times)
They’re Still Swinging for the Rooftops
For old-time stickball players, much of their neighborhood has disappeared. But on Sunday mornings, the pride in their “poor man’s game” is on full display. (The New… Read more “They’re Still Swinging for the Rooftops”
Keeping standards high at Boys Latin
David Hardy believes every young man at Boys’ Latin is “the architect of his own fortune.” But to build that future, students must first pass inspection. The high… Read more “Keeping standards high at Boys Latin”
Earlier complaint against 2 officers similar to another harassment allegation
As with other cases of alleged police misconduct, this one has two disparate accounts. However, it is significant because the two officers involved are under investigation by Internal Affairs for a similar encounter that occurred last month. And there is no court record of defendant who said they arrested him, and the disposition of his case remains a mystery. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
He’s beating the odds. Northeast High star has big dreams, big challenges
A chiseled 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, Deion Barnes is ranked as the sixth-best defensive end in the country, and he has narrowed his choices of big-time football programs. With football season fast approaching, he faces his biggest challenges and decisions, some right outside his front door. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Stepping Up
Like a one-stop social services agency, a band of men try to uplift their troubled neighborhood. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
A life on the street
A 19-year-old, shot twice in less than a year, finds himself at a most dangerous age, with a second chance at intervention. (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
