3 Harlem community champions are making things happen in their communities
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Three Harlem heroes are really making things happen in their communities.
PIX11's Monica Morales has been following their incredible work in their neighborhoods for years.
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She's a TV radio host, author, and actress.
Bevy Smith will appear on the following Monica Makes It Happen TV show, which airs Monday, March 31, at 4:30 p.m.
Smith wants to share what she has learned with others. Bevy has an upcoming brunch/workshop helping to inspire people to be their best selves. It's called 'Life With Vision/Dining With Bevy' on March 29th in NYC.
Silicon Harlem is celebrating 12 years of closing the digital divide, and it is now expanding.
Fresh off his highly successful tech conference, Silicon Harlem Clayton Banks CEO says he's only getting started.
Banks have already helped thousands of young people, donated over 5,000 computers to the community, brought free technology programs, and provided access to the neighborhood. He's also launched a new cyber security initiative. The historic Harlem School of the Arts Media and Design Department has expanded its programming to include a gaming component, teaching young people to become creators.
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