Marion Cecilia Davies, Actress, Producer, Philanthropist, And One-Time Harlemite, 1897-1969

Marion Cecilia Davies, January 3, 1897 – September 22, 1961, was an actress, producer, screenwriter, philanthropist, and one-time Harlemite. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this…

Harlem’s Bud Powell, The Jazz Man Who Played With The Best, 1924-1966

Earl Rudolph “Bud” Powell, September 27, 1924 – July 31, 1966, was a Harlem legendary jazz pianist and composer. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you…

James Richmond Barthé, In Harlem, 1901-1989 (Video)

James Richmond Barthé, also known as Richmond Barthé, January 28, 1901 – March 5, 1989, was a Harlem sculptor associated with the Harlem Renaissance. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant…

HW Pick: Garrison-Trotter Farm/Roxbury Groundbreaking In Boston

From our friends at www.unityfirst.com The Urban Farming Institute of Boston and Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh invite you to attend the historic groundbreaking of Boston’s newest Urban Farm site — The Garrison-Trotter Farm, named after William Lloyd Garrison, and  William Monroe Trotter. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe…