By Jon Lopez
The Boys’ Club of New York (BCNY) has a new event called “The Living Proof Speaker Series” and it takes place on Fridays at 7pm at the Elbridge T. Gerry, Jr. Clubhouse (formerly known as Jefferson Park Clubhouse) on 111th street between 1st and 2nd avenues. Speakers from various walks of life visit the Boys’ Club and share their personal stories of how they were able to overcome adversity while growing up to become in their current positions in life. The stories are inspirational and motivate young men in our community, East Harlem and beyond, to live above negative influences. The event is free of charge and open to the public. This Friday, May 8th, fashion industry professionals will be on hand sharing their stories. Feel free to join us! Read More »
Tags: boys, boys club of new york, new york city
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By Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love
Pro-Ked Super Pro-Keds with K1X shorts
No, I didn’t go on the court with this combo, but I sure did consider it for a second! I had everyone at the 14th St. Y hawking, though, particularly the older heads who, like me, grew up with Pro-Keds as premium brand of choice for the ’70s in New York. There has not been a day that I’ve worn these where I haven’t been stopped dead in my tracks by someone asking, “Where can I buy those?!” I was on a pay phone and this dude had the nerve to even ask me. I was like, yo, don’t you realize you’re wasting my quarter? Ha ha! Read More »
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