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Dec 12 – Dec 25, 2024
- The Evangelical Right, Trump, King David, and What’s to Come
The Evangelical right has convinced itself that Trump was God's choice by comparing him to King David. Their point is that God chose King David even though he did something terrible. I want to point out the flaw in their comparison.
The Charles L. Blockson Collection Turns 40
The Charles L. Blockson Collection at Temple University has compiled over 700,000 items from his travels and research, dating back to 1581. Temple celebrates the collection’s 40th anniversary at the Charles Library.
These 3 Habits May Give You A Heart Attack
While most people know that smoking, eating junk food, and being inactive harm heart health, there are some additional habits that can boost your heart attack risk.
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Nov 28 – Dec 11, 2024
- The 2024 – 75 Best Cities for Generation X
The Top 75 2024 Best Cities for Generation X survey evaluated cities worldwide using data relating to advocacy, digitalisation, livability, and business opportunities for GenX. Only one African city to make the list.
Blacks in the Roman Empire: Is Gladiator II Blackwashing History?
Denzel Washington's inclusion in Gladiator II has created controversies, including calls that the movie "blackwashes" White history. Port of Harlem contributor C.R. Gibbs responds to these and other challenges.
Activities
Under History, Pastor Freddie Haynes held nothing back in his quick and fiery response to the viral video of Pastor Donnie Swaggart addressing the Black church. Banjul International Trade Fair starts Dec 6, and the Washington BZB Gift and Art Show continues through Xmas Mon and Eve Dec 23-Dec 24. We are beginning to list Kwanzaa Events. Image: Jay Durrah, see Art.
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Nov 14 – Nov 27, 2024
- It's Not a Diet, It's a Lifestyle: America's New Way of Eating
NCSolutions consumer sentiment survey looked at how Americans are embracing dietary preferences this Thanksgiving. The report includes links to recipes and easy to read qraphics.
Sweet Potato Pone: Cooking Maryland's Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine
In 1963, the Hammond–Harwood House Association published "Maryland's Way," a cookbook that includes over 700 recipes sourced from centuries–old manuscript recipe books. In the new companion book, published in 2024, "Cooking Maryland's Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine," reflects on the chief cultural influences of Maryland's early foundational cuisine: Native American, African American, German, and British.
Gambian Suwado Jammeh Does Wonders on West African Exam
Gambia Methodist Academy student Suwado Jammeh achieved a remarkable feat by earning an A1 in every subject this year in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Port of Harlem magazine readers provides some support to the Gambia Methodist Academy.
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Oct 31 – Nov 13, 2024
- Your Vote is Your Trumpet
Reverend William Barber II's rousing speech intertwined American history with inspirations from the Bible to urge listeners to use their voices and vote. Your vote is your trumpet, he declared in his "A Sermon to the Nation from Howard University."
Niani Gallery's Jewelry Artist Louis Sangere–King at Fair Oaks Mall
Artopia Fine Art Gallery, in the bustling Fair Oaks Mall in Fair Oaks, Virginia, is hosting a three–month exhibition of exquisite jewelry from Niani Gallery. From now until post–Christmas, Artopia, located on the upper level across from Macy's of the suburban Washington, DC mall, will also organize two exclusive trunk shows stocked with creations by Niani's Tuareg artist Louis Sangare–King.
My Divorce from ADT is Final
The fighting started when I noticed my mother's home security bill was relatively stable while mine grew. Even though it was a polygamous relationship, I wanted my share of respect.
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Oct 17 – Oct 30, 2024
- A Slave Ship Called Jesus
"That's for White people" is a phrase that infuriated Gary Wilkerson, Jr., as a young Black kid wanting to do outdoorsy things, like camping. "Black Outsider" is a new film about his journey to face that warning he has heard since he couldn't understand it's meaning.
Who Can Deliver God’s Message?
Ranked choice voting is a system to hold politicians accountable to a majority of voters. Our current winner-take–all system requires strategic voting to avoid "splitting the vote," creating situations where voters feel pressured to vote for the "electable candidate" over the person they would most like to support. Ranked choice voting remedies this.
We Raised $3,600 in 48 Days for Gambia as United Air Starts Senegal Flights
Rik Freeman's "Black Beaches During Segregation" opened at Honfleur Gallery in Southeast Washington, DC. The paintings depict scenes from the Black beaches created during the American apartheid era and document their history.
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