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Entries from October 1, 2013 - October 31, 2013
All Things Harlem selected as an official organization on new MSNBC website
Monday, October 28, 2013 at 8:02PM
We’re excited to announce that All Things Harlem has been selected to be an official organization on the new msnbc.com website. As a launch partner with msnbc, we’re among the first groups to join and have an official page on the site. We’ve already created our profile page under “Join In,” and the MSNBC community is discovering who we are, and the great work that we’re doing.
By getting in on the ground, we’re helping to build the new community on the site and already starting to shape the conversations. But we can’t do that without you! We encourage you to sign up and create a profile and join our group http://allthingsharlem.groups.msnbc.com. Now, not only will you see the latest news from msnbc, but there is also a space for you to speak out and discuss the issues you’re passionate about.
Protest of the Shutdown of the Guillermo Morales/Assata Shakur Center at City College of New York
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 11:05AM 
Community leader, Brother Shep speaks to the large crowd of students, faculty and community members gathered at the protest of the shutdown of the Morales/Shakur Center at the City College of New York. He urges protestors to fight against the shutdown and call the school to voice their opinions. This protest was reminiscent of the student demonstrations of the autocratic and racist administrations on College Campuses in the 60's and 70's.
Hip Hop Artists Rebel Diaz Pay Tribute to Troy Davis
Monday, October 14, 2013 at 2:24PM 
Rebel Diaz Performing at St. Mary's Church in HarlemOn September 20, 2013, at Saint Mary's Church in Harlem, a commemoration ceremony was held for the second anniversary of the execution of Troy Davis. The moderator was Thenjiwe McHarris. The Artist Rebel Diaz provided a powerful tribute to Troy Davis. Family and friends of Troy Davis also spoke and paid tribute to his life and his passing.
Are Charter Schools The Solution to Public Education?
Monday, October 14, 2013 at 11:59AM 
Cartoon By Ethan Heitner
From Marvel, Ultimate Comics Spiderman #1
This article from Rethinking Schools gives an in depth look at the Charter School movement and the public education system. How do you feel about the Charter School movement here in New York City as well as across the country?
The Fly Academy's College Prep Program Shines in the Bronx
Monday, October 14, 2013 at 11:09AM 
Founder Sharon Washington and Fly Students at Awards Ceremony
At the end of last school year All Things Harlem had the opportunity spend time with and learn more about an amazing local organization offering College Preparatory programs for high school students called, The Fly Academy (Fierce Leadership for Youth). We also produced a short video for their organization that highlighted one of their greatest accomplishments in their first year.
