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Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement Inc (HCCI) – Jamboree Fundraiser Cruise on the Hudson

Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement Inc (HCCI) – Jamboree Fundraiser Cruise on the Hudson

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Harlem Congregations for Community Improvement, Inc. (HCCI) is committed to the holistic revitalization of Harlem. They provide economic development and empowerment opportunities to help Harlem residents rebuild and sustain their community.

Founded in 1986, HCCI is a coalition of more than 90 inter-faith congregations that has implemented a comprehensive portfolio of programs to provide affordable housing and safe streets; offers opportunities for individuals and groups to become and remain economically independent; increase understanding of and access to health care; and provide substantive educational programs for adults and young people.

Through alliances with other community organizations, elected officials and local residents, HCCI has also helped reduce crime in the community; increase public sanitation; and preserve and transform open space. It is headed by Derek E. Broomes, President/CEO.

World Liberty TV’s Executive Producer was on hand to cover the jamboree. With cruise festivities around the Hudson, great food, comedy by Jimique Straker, and a live performance by Ray, Goodman & Brown, the event was a delight to attend.

Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Day and 2012 Business Awards Luncheon – 2012

Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Day and 2012 Business Awards Luncheon – 2012

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HARLEM WEEK began in 1974 as HARLEM DAY, a day of encouragement and fellowship in Harlem for New Yorkers. Given the huge success of the celebration, more days were added to showcase the community’s rich economic, political and cultural history.
Now in its 39th year, HARLEM WEEK offers over 100 events throughout the summer to over 2 million attendees from all over New York and the world. HARLEM WEEK celebrates the neighborhoods assets and unique flavor, promoting Harlem’s rich African, African-American, Caribbean, Hispanic and European history, culture, arts, religion, entertainment and sports.
The World Liberty TV Team was on hand to cover the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Development Day and 2012 Business Awards Luncheon.

Exclusive interview with Darryl McDaniel’s Run DMC and Hip Hop Pioneer-2024

Exclusive interview with Darryl McDaniel’s Run DMC and Hip Hop Pioneer-2024

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Hip hop artist Darryl “DMC” McDaniel’s was born on May 31, 1964 in Harlem, New York. He graduated from Rice High School in Manhattan in 1982, and enrolled at St. John’s University in Queens, New York, but did not graduate.

In 1982, McDaniel’s formed Run DMC with group mates Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons and Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell. In 1984, Run DMC signed to Profile Records under the management of Russell Simmons, and released their first album, Run DMC. That same year, the group’s music video “Rock Box” became first rap music video played on MTV.

In 1985, Run DMC released the King of Rock album. They became only the second rap group to appear on American Bandstand, performing the hit “Jam Master Jammin.” In 1986, Run DMC released the critically acclaimed Raising Hell album, which was their top selling album, reaching certified triple platinum status. Raising Hell featured the popular song “Walk This Way,” a cover of the 1975 Aerosmith single of the same name.

In the same year, Run DMC became the first rap group to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, and the first rap group to perform on Saturday Night Live. The group followed their success with albums Tougher Than Leather in 1988 and Back from Hell in 1990.

In 1993, Run DMC released Down with the King, and after an eight-year hiatus, Run DMC released their comeback album, Crown Royal in 2001. McDaniels released his first solo album, Check Thugs and Rock N Roll, in 2006.

McDaniel’s co-founded The Felix Organization, a nonprofit focused on children who grow up in the foster care system. In 2009, he and Run DMC were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. McDaniel’s authored an autobiography entitled King of Rock: Respect, Responsibility, and My Life with Run DMC, and a memoir entitled Ten Ways to Not Commit Suicide.

In 2014, McDaniel’s created the comic book publishing imprint, Darryl Makes Comics. Run DMC became the first rap group to be awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016.

McDaniel’s and his wife, Zuri McDaniel’s, have one son, Darryl “D’Son” McDaniel’s, Jr.

We like to thank Greg Buzek, Founder and president of Retail Orphan Initiative (ROI), who gave us the opportunity to interview the Darryl McDaniel’s Run DMC and Hip Hop Pioneer. See More about Retail Orphan Initiative (ROI) in our World Liberty TV, Business Channels by clicking here.

14th annual New York Produce Show and Conference NYC-2023

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BY: Liliana Rocio, Senior Editor for World Liberty TV The 14th annual New York Produce Show and Conference (NYPS) opened Dec. 5, with GRATITUDE as the overall theme. The show had a record audience of more than 5,000 executives attending the one-day trade show and three co-located events. There were 350-plus exhibiting companies and a...
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Arthur Ashe’s 29th Annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala NYC-2023

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By: Gloria Smith, Associate Editor for World Liberty TV BIO: ARTHUR ASHE’S LEGACY OF HEALTH ADVOCACY CELEBRATED AT THE SPORTSBALL GALA FOR THE ARTHUR ASHE INSTITUTE FOR URBAN HEALTH. Pat Wang, J.D., Ernest Sgaglione, and and Jenny Libien, MD, PhD, to be Honored with the Institute’s Prestigious Arthur Ashe Leadership Award. New York, NY (October...
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The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival-2023

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BY: Atul Kapoor Staff Writer For World Liberty TV The Food Network New York City Wine and Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF) is New York City’s premier culinary event. The Festival will celebrate 16 years this October 12-15, 2023, with more than 80+ events and over 500 chefs from around the world. A...
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New York Fashion Week, Fashion Shows Part 1 – Sept 2023

New York Fashion Week, Fashion Shows Part 1 – Sept 2023

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I am glad to say New York Fashion Week, September 2023 was back in full force, I got so many invites to almost every show one can think of and was humanely impossible to attend each and every show. It reminded me of my early days, before COVID-19. We have been covering NYFW for 20 years.

Below you will see some of the Fashion shows, Fashion Presentations, Private VIP Parties and exclusive interviews with Designers, models and much more. we attended, during New York Fashion Week 2023.

Harlem Fashion Row Style Awards & Fashion Show & VIP Party -2023 at the Iconic Apollo Theatre in the Heart of Harlem: Harlem’s Fashion Row Celebrated Its 16th Annual Style Awards and Runway Show, Harlem Fashion Row—the organization founded by Brandice Daniel.

Devoted to uplifting and supporting Black and Latinx talent in fashion which included the following honoree’s: On stage, awards were collected by rapper A$AP Rocky, singer Kelly Rowland, stylists Wayman + Micah, photographer Johnny Nuñez, editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, and designer Stella Jean.

Nicole Benefield Portfolio, A. Potts, and Megan Renee all showed new collections on the catwalk, too.

Lastly, rapper A$AP Rocky Father of Rihanna’s 2 Boys.

Collected the Virgil Abloh Award presented by LVMH, and he spoke of his personal relationship with the late designer. “Virgil discovered us, [the A$AP Mob crew], before I got my record deal. Virgil went on to design my first album cover and first tour.”

The Walt Disney Company, LVMH, and AT&T, among others, as sponsors. 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and aimed to celebrate the Black creatives who are shaping the current fashion landscape with their unique work.

I am honored to call Brandice Daniel founder of Harlem Fashion Row, a friend first of all and a brilliant woman who assembled a great time to give people of color an opportunity in the fashion world and sectors and at the same time give them a seat at the table.

It was our 6th Show covering Harlem Fashion Row, Panels, VIP Events, Styling awards, High level Fashion events, and showcasing some of the biggest names in the world who are people of Color.

Dapper Don Legendary Fashion Designer and Icon in Harlem and the Fashion Industry said, it best that evening. If it was not for our people we would not be around, today. To See Harlem Fashion Row, Fashion Show, Style awards Show Red Carpet events and VIP Party in our World Liberty TV, Fashion Blogs by Clicking here.

Emerge Fashion Show Awards Presentation and VIP Party 2023: Emerge! A Fashion Runway Show is the top emerging designer collective during New York Fashion Week and is a catalyst for providing a platform and a strong backdrop for emerging designers.

Top emerging designers from across the globe participate in the highly anticipated show each year during February and September fashion week in an effort to connect up-and-coming designers with potential buyers and fashion industry power players.

This spectacular event discovers designers from across the world and provides them with a lifetime opportunity. Emerge! is one of the most anticipated shows during the season and is produced by D. Williams Public Relations Group.

Emerge! ensures that the best and brightest designers who are still fighting to get their foot in the door have a fair shot at getting their collection showcased.

“I created EMERGE! 12 years ago to provide a national and global runway for talented designers everywhere,” states EMERGE! Creator and Producer Dionne Williams, of D. Williams Public Relations Group. “It’s my mission for EMERGE! to be a catalyst and resource for designers.”

Amid the glitz and glam of the high-energy production, this year’s EMERGE! Fashion Runway Show will also present the Fashion Trailblazer Award to two fashion industry leaders. Legendary Designer & Urban Fashion Pioneer April Walker of Walker Wear, Luxury Women’s Wear Designer Sergio Hudson and the legendary Dapper Dan.

This coveted honor recognizes the trailblazing work, creativity and contributions of a leading designer in the industry positively laying the pathway for upcoming designers & creatives.

We at World Liberty TV, have been covering Emerge Fashion Week for close to 7 years, it’s a great show all put together by EMERGE! Creator and Producer Dionne Williams, of D. Williams Public Relations Group and her team.

To see Emerge Fashion Show 2023, Awards Presentation and VIP Party in our World Liberty TV, Fashion Channels by clicking here.

Hi-Tech Moda Fashion Shows-2023 : The Event featured top emerging and established designers and boutiques from around the world, showcasing a unique blend of hi-tech and sustainable fashion. The day will be filled with various shows from designers like Kat Couture, Nita Belle’s Closet, Archie Brown, Elizabeth Cordela, and Eiffel Bleu, among others.

In addition to the fashion shows, there was a special presentation by Indigenous Designers: Ally’s Ribbons by Alyssia Sutherland and VIVIDUS RUNWAY by Tierra alyssia. This event is not just about fashion, it’s about celebrating diversity and creativity. Said its founder and Executive Producer Hi-Tech Moda, Ms. Pamela Privette.

World Liberty TV, Fashion Team has been covering Hi-Tech Moda Fashion Shows for the past 4 years. Click here to See Hi-Tech Moda Fashion Show Coverage, in our World Liberty TV Fashion Blogs.

Small Boutique Fashion Week Show -2023: The industry’s most powerful event for indie brands voted by CBS & Forbes.com will be celebrating Season #22 of Small Boutique Fashion Week in the biggest way possible.

Small Boutique Fashion Week NYC Fashion Week will take place Saturday September 10th & will feature over 50+ brands debuting their collections during our award winning fashion shows and vendor market.

SBFW Was Created in 2012 to Provide Emerging Designers with an Upscale Platform to display their work…

Hosting over 3000+ fashion brands over the past 10 years and 15 states, Small Boutique Fashion Week has been providing a safe space for indie design community for almost a decade. SBFW has been featured in notable publications such as Fox Business Network, Forbes & Upscale Magazine and has been listed as the number fashion event for indie brands votes by CBS.

Many of our participants have gone on to style celebrities, sell to boutiques and stores and even compete on Project Runway.

World Liberty TV, Fashion Team has been covering the Small Boutique Fashion Week for the past 8 years.

To learn more about more about Small Boutique Fashion Week and its shows taking place throughout the world, To See Small Boutique Fashion Show 2023, in our World Liberty TV, Fashion Channels click here.

To See Exclusive Coverage of New York Fashion Week 2023, in our World Liberty TV, Fashion Channels, Blogs and Who is Who? of the Fashion World by clicking here.

 

 

 

 

2nd Annual Japan Parade at Central Park West 81st in New York City-2023

2nd Annual Japan Parade at Central Park West 81st in New York City-2023

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By Adal Hussain, Chief Editor ,  Saturday May 13th 2023.

The 2nd annual Japan Parade, celebrating and bringing awareness to the friendship between NYC and Japan with a thank you from the Japanese community.

 Olympic gold medalist, founder of Always Dream and author Kristi Yamaguchi will be the Parade’s Grand Marshal and the Parade will feature gorgeous floats and performances.

Beginning on Central Park West at West 81st Street and traveling south to West 67th Street, the Japan Parade will feature live appearances by the cast of “Live Spectacle NARUTO”, Anime NYC (Anime Convention), COBU (Drum), Harlem Japanese Gospel Choir, International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan, The Japanese Folk Dance of NY, Katsura Sunshine (Rakugo Comedian), Soh Daiko (Drum), TATE Hatoryu NY (Sword Fighting), Yosakoi Dance Project 10tecomai, Young People’s Chorus of NYC, and many more.

Kristi Yamaguchi served as the parade’s Grand Marshall, and Sandra Endo, Fox 11 Good Day LA anchor, served as Emcee of the parade. Participating groups showed Japan’s various attractions, such as culture, tradition, sports, music, cosplay for everyone’s enjoyment.

Japan Day @ Central Park was founded in 2007 to promote a deeper understanding of Japanese culture. It is a family-friendly cultural event received official support from the Office of the Mayor throughout the years.

We get to use the beautiful Central Park with the help of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and the Central Park Conservancy.

Also, the Consulate General of Japan in New York, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, The Nippon Club, and many other Japanese and American corporations have been supporting us since day one.

The event kicks off with the 4-mile mini-marathon Japan Run and Kids’ Races hosted by New York Road Runners. The event continues with the Japan Day Festival featuring a wide range of Japanese traditional activities, free samplings of popular Japanese cuisine, and powerful stage performances throughout the day.

The largest information on Japan’s many tourist destinations were made available at several other tents, and as the last year, there were tent’s where visitors donated to a charity cause.

The Japan Street Fair is your chance to experience a Japanese festival, or matsuri, unlike any other.

Many Political leaders in attendance, who presented proclamations to Japan Parade New York Organizers, which included, Governor Hochul ‘s office, Mayor Eric Adams, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Assembly member Ron Kim and many more political leaders and advocates in attendance.

See More about 2nd Annual Japan Parade and Japan Street Fair in New York City-2023, in our World Liberty TV, Political Channels and Blogs by clicking here.

2nd Annual Japan Parade and Japan Street Fair in New York City-2023

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BY: Liliana Rocio Suarez Salcedo, Senior Editor .    May 13  2023 The 2nd annual Japan Parade, celebrating and bringing awareness to the friendship between NYC and Japan with a thank you from the Japanese community.  Olympic gold medalist, founder of Always Dream and author Kristi Yamaguchi will be the Parade’s Grand Marshal and the...
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Latin Aids Commission on Aid’s 32nd Cielo Gala -2022

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By: Lidia Evita, Staff Writer for World Liberty TV CIELO is the fundraising gala of the The Latino Commission on AIDS. After more than 35 years of facing HIV & AIDS, medical advances have succeeded greatly, yet much work remains to be done in underserved communities. Cielo raises funds to the initiatives and operations of...
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