Harlem SEA

Do-it-Ourselves Creative Collaborations for the Betterment of Harlem and Greater NYC.

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Download in pdf format here: HarlemSEA Monthly Newsletter August Edition

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HarlemSEA JULY Newsletter

View and download the pdf here: HarlemSEA Monthly Newsletter July Edition

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On June.19.2011 we conducted a demonstration observing and commemorating Juneteenth. Utilizing some principles of shock art, we were incredibly successful at raising awareness about concepts like slavery, freedom, progress, history, the present and the future. 

For the demonstration, I painted my body with the three primary colors, red, blue, and yellow to take the focus off of my particular pigmentation and to symbolize the common colors of all mankind. I walked barefoot from my apt at 141st and 8th ave to 125th and 8th ave to symbolize the long march of captured Africans from the interior of Africa to the coast. I then proceeded to hang myself from a noose in order to symbolize the pain, despair, and deaths of millions of enslaved Africans. Fellow HarlemSEA member Mavin helped get the noose strung up and secure and he also recorded really beautiful footage of the event, including the photos displayed above.

In order to avoid being choked by the noose for too long a time, I spent some time talking with the people who had gathered around to ask us what we were doing and to record photos and videos of their own. I was surprised and humbled by everyone taking the time to find out what was going on and to give us their support and encouragement. From young to old, the people of Harlem impressed us with their depth of knowledge and their appreciation of artistic and cultural expression. We are all proud to be Harlemites, fully and without hesitation.

After I had hung for some time, Mavin and myself then completed the last leg of the demonstration. We walked back  home in a spirit of victory and freedom, proud of our successful demonstration, proud of our heritage and lineage as African-Americans, and determined to make our future-and the future of Harlem- bright and powerful.

The HarlemSEA collective is artists and social entrepreneurs from all walks of life coming together to execute outstanding, meaningful, and creative cultural projects. Our entire mission and obsession is to create a new pattern of culture in Harlem and with this Juneteenth demonstration we were able to stay true to that mission. As always, we encourage you to contact us if you're interested in collaborating with us. 

Peace!

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Step into the ring of fire and face the POWER 10 SERIES CHALLENGE!!!

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(August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)

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The foundation of any achievement - in this case achieving good health - is knowledge. 

We had big fun getting people involved with the newest addition to our Smoothie Summer project: the HarlemSEA health challenge. Answer three health-related questions correctly and you get a prize. 

Here, HarlemSEA founder Mavin will show you how to win something!

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Our pick of the day: film director Ben Savage.

Great to talk to, an artist and a Harlemite. 

What's not to like?

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Smoothie Summer Update

Our first day of operations and all went well. We met some really nice people, along with some hilarious kids, and learned a lot.

Come get a smoothie and discuss art, culture, and society with us while we're out this summer. We'll be at 135th street and St. Nicholas Blvd, Thursday-Sunday, 2-6 pm.

Ciao!

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Introducing Our Summer Smoothies

We’re proud to present our line of simple, all-natural, healthy, additive-free smoothies. You won’t find any preservative, food-coloring, or added sugars here. Our smoothies come in 3 delicious flavors:

Verry Berry

Mellow Melon  

Honey Sunny

Each one is delightfully packed with plenty of nature’s wholesome bounty of Antioxidants, Electrolytes, Vitamins, Minerals, and Dietary Fiber to support a healthy body from head to toe, inside and out. Some of the great healthy benefits packed into our refreshing smoothies include: Dietary Fiber which promotes healthy:

Digestion

Colon

Cholesterol levels

Appetite control

Vitamins such as: A, B-Complex, C, D, E and more which promote healthy:

Eyes and Vision

Teeth and Gums  

Bone development

Endocrine system

Circulatory System

Immune system

Nerves and nervous system

Growth and Reproduction of tissues

Intake of iron and other minerals

Metabolic functions and catalyst operations

Minerals such as: Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorous, Potassium, Sodium which support healthy:

Electric-nerve communication system  

Electrolyte balance and Enzyme functions

Bones, kidneys and major organs

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Current Project: Smoothie Summer: 6.8.11-9.8.11

Our Smoothie Summer project is an initiative to raise awareness about convenient and healthy beverage options and to improve the health of Harlemites. We will accomplish these objectives by making fresh, all-natural fruit beverages and providing them to our community at a lower cost than those produced by the larger corporations that sell fruit drinks in our neighborhood stores. We're all set to begin operations of our Smooth-Mobile in the second week of June 2011. This intends to be a Summer-long project. We will be out an about 3-5 days a week from noon to sunset, bringing the highlight of low cost, all-natural and additive free juice and smoothies to a block near you.  We plan to set up our Smooth-Mobile in close proximity to St. Nicholas Park at 135th street and St.Nicholas, as well as in other areas of high pedestrian traffic. So keep an eye out for our us and our handmade cart  on your next stroll through the neighborhood.

This project is a direct benefit to local residents of Central Harlem who are vastly under-served in matters of adequate health and nutritional resources. In Harlem SEA, we strive to meet the needs of our community through creativity, intelligence and progressive action and by working on this project we'll be doing just that. Smoothie Summer is spearheaded by local Harlemites and project directors Shakur Trammel and Mavin Okeowo.

P.S. This project is Stacey approved. Stacey is our beloved brindle-coat blue-nose Pitbull. She's a very smart dog and she loves fruit even though she can't eat grapes.