Harlem’s Chandler Owen, AKA The “Lenin Of Harlem” 1916 – 1967
Chandler Owen, 1889–1967, was an African-American writer, editor and early member of the Socialist Party of America in Harlem, NY.Continue reading
The Grand Boule’, Family, Social, Spiritual And Communal From Harlem To Hollywood Since 1904 –
The attached Ebony magazine article posted below was originally written to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Grand Boule in 2004:Continue reading
The Legendary, Lou “The Iron Horse” Gehrig, Born In Yorkville In East Harlem, 1903 – 1941
Harlem's Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig, June 19, 1903 – June 2, 1941, nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. Continue reading
Harlem’s Cicely Tyson, In The 1980’s
The legendary Cicely Tyson was raised in Harlem, New York by devoutly religious parents from the Caribbean island of Nevis.
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East Harlem’s Diva Maria Callas, One Of The Last Greatest Soprano’s Of All Time (Video)
Maria Callas was born at 1249 Fifth Avenue and 106th Street in East Harlem, NY on December 2, 1923, was an American-born Greek soprano. Continue reading
Harlem’s Ed Sullivan, From The Ed Sullivan Show, 1901 – 1974
Edward Vincent "Ed" Sullivan, September 28, 1901 – October 13, 1974, was a US entertainment writer and television host, best known as the presenter of the television variety program The Toast of the Town, now usually remembered under its second name, The Ed Sullivan Show. Continue reading
The Legendary Pabst Harlem In Harlem, NY, 1900-1917
The A.H. Meyer’s Pabst (of the beer family) Harlem Music Hall and Restaurant, building at 243-51 West 124th Street, east of 8th Avenue, a venue that lasted the first three decades of the 20th century. Continue reading