Pardon Me For Asking: The Urban Divers Celebrate Their 10th Year With Series Of Cool Events

COME EXPLORE THE RICHNESS and CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF NYC’s WATERFRONT.

ENJOY A DAY ON THE SCENIC HARLEM RIVER.

The 4th ANNUAL HARLEM RIVER REVIVAL and FAMILY & KIDS DAY FESTIVAL- SAT JULY 11th , 11am-5PM

” The Nature in the Hood Serie”

Activities Include:

The Great Muscoota River Paddle- Ecocruise on the Harlem River aboard our unique 32ft Indian shipping canoe that accomodates 21 paddlers at time.

Western Performance and Horse Handling by the Federation of Black Cowboys

Performance Stage

Birds of Prey

Archery

…and more

@ The Harlem River Ecology Center located upstream at the Bronx, Harlem River Waterfront, at the southern end of Roberto Clemente State Park , NYC Bridge Park and River Park Towers, just north of the historic High Bridge, now in restoration

TAKE THE METRO NORTH – HUDSON RIVER LINE TO MORRIS HEIGHTS STOPS RIGHT AT THE STATE PARK.

See you there…

The Urban Divers Estuary Conservancy

ENVIROMEDIA MOBILE

www.urbandivers.org

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JOB LISTINGS

Position Title: COMMUNITY ORGANIZER Borough: Manhattan Organization: Hope Community, Inc. Organization Type(s): Housing Job Category(ies): Activism/Advocacy Job Type: Full-Time Description: Affordable housing agency in East Harlem seeks energetic and reliable Community Organizer with 3 yrs. + experience. Spanish preferred. Email resume to: cvasquez@hopeci.org.  
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Position Title: COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM COORDINATOR Borough: Manhattan Organization: Dance Theatre Of Harlem, Inc. Organization Type(s): Arts/Media/Culture Job Category(ies): Education/Teaching Job Type: Full-Time Description: Seeking a candidate with flawless verbal and written communication skills. Individual must be self-motivated, take initiative and think strategically. Knowledge of DOE Blueprint for Arts Education /Dance a plus. Must be proficient with EXCEL, MW and PP. Must manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. Send resume to Peggy Morales, HR Manager pmorales@dancetheatreofharlem.org. Resume should be attached to candidates e-mail as a PDF file. NO Calls Please!  
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Position Title: GRANT WRITER Borough: Manhattan Organization: Harlem Children’s Zone Organization Type(s): Child Welfare
Education
NYC Neighborhoods
Poverty Job Category(ies): Development/Fundraising Job Type: Full-Time Description: HCZ is seeking an experienced and committed Grant Writer to join the agency’s Development Department. Essential Functions •Develop and write grant proposals, re-submissions, program updates, and reports for government, foundation, and corporate funders.•Provide timely advice and information on funding opportunities, requirements and procedures; collaborates in defining and implementing project funding strategies.•Provide assistance in resolving issues and conflicts with funding agencies.•Prepare contract-related documents, i.e. budgets, outcomes, goals, and objectives.•Conduct research—i.e. prospects and other opportunities for new funding.•Serve as a resource to the HCZ on state and federal funding programs; provide information, research, analysis, written reports and recommendations as needed.•Coordinate and plan funding program activities, including the prioritization, planning and scheduling of activities to guide program efficiency and effectiveness.•Performs other duties as needed. Minimum Skills and Knowledge Requirements: •BA and a minimum of two years experience •Proven success in writing public and private grant proposals. •Excellent writing and communication skills. •Attention to detail and deadlines is imperative. •Ability to work independently and as part of the development team. •Proven ability to work with a diverse staff. •Familiar with issues prevalent in underserved communities of color. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. To be considered, interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and two writing samples to hr@hcz.org. Be sure to include “Grant Writer” in the subject line. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants.  
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When ‘Slumming’ Was the Thing to Do

clipped from cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com When ‘Slumming’ Was the Thing to Do By Jennifer 8. Lee In 1884, a headline in The New York Times proclaimed: “A fashionable London mania reaches New-York. Slumming parties to be the rage this winter.” It was one of the early indicators of what grew to be an entertainment phenomenon that lasted decades: well-off white New Yorkers exploring black, Chinese, gay or poor working-class communities. Popular neighborhoods for this voyeuristic pastime included Chinatown, Harlem and the Lowest East Side tenements, home to the “Hebrews.” Many were inspired by Jacob Riis to see how the other half lived, to the point that people would go into tenements unannounced, knock on doors and push their ways into the living spaces. “They masquerade as charity workers,” said Chad Heap, an American studies professor at George Washington University, whose book “Slumming: Sexual and Racial Encounters in American Nightlife 1885-1940″ was released last month.

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