Wow, Jimmy Cobb is playing with more vitality and purpose in his 80’s than drummers a fraction of his age. He is probably most famous as the drummer on Miles Davis’ classic Kind of Blue and his band will celebrate the iconic trumpeters May 26th birthday over these two nights, as well as the release of Jimmy’s new record on Smoke Sessions, The Original Mob. Continue reading
Horse Drawn Carriage, Harlem, 1913
A horse drawn carriage, work men and construction at East 124th Street in East Harlem, New York, on June 26th, 1913.Continue reading
The World Premiere Of “LISSABON”
La MaMa in Association with New Heritage Theatre Group presents the World Premiere of LISSABON.Continue reading
Sidra Smith Throws Star-Studded Birthday Bash in Harlem
La Bodega 47 Social Club, Harlem’s new hotspot, opened its doors on Friday, February 28th, 2014 night with a splash. Continue reading
Ronnie Spector, Strong Harlem Woman
Imprisoned by her husband, “little Ronnie Bennett from Spanish Harlem” has now turned her tale of survival into a stage show.
Where else to meet Ronnie Spector, the Sixties girl-group icon, but in the ladies loos? Continue reading
Some Harlem Folks Want Citi Bike Share, Do You?
Our friends at HarlemGal posted this great article about a petition going around asking the NYC Department of Transportation and Community Board 10 to assist the Village of Harlem in expanding and having access to Citi Bike Share in Harlem.Continue reading
The Hotel Olga, Race Retreat Of The Harlem Renaissance, 1920
In December, 1920, Ed H. Wilson opened a small hotel, the Hotel Olga (which was once called McAvoy's Saloon), expressly for Harlem's African-American clientele. Continue reading
Shirley Temple And Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson, 1935
Shirley Temple and Harlem's Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson behind-the-scenes in the film The Littlest Rebel, in1935. Continue reading
Anne Williams-Isom, Harlem Children’s Zone New CEO
The chief operating officer at Harlem Children's Zone has been appointed to lead the educational and social service organization.Continue reading
A Dialoque With Dr. Gordon Thompson, Father Keith Johnson And Adam Clayton Powell
By Jackie Weatherspoons
Black History Month will be celebrated at St. Philips Church in collaboration with St. Philips Church Credit Union, RAP-SI Reading, Achievement, Professionalism Success Institute a project of the CUNY BMI (Black Male Initiative). Continue reading
Whitney Houston’s National Anthem Is The Best Performance Ever
This is one of television's greatest moments when one of the top performers that Harlem loves Whitney Houston sang the National Anthem at the Superbowl.Continue reading
HW Pick: Harlem Street Portraits By Harvey Stein
Well-known New York photographer Harvey Stein documents the humanity and spirit of the people of Harlem in 164 beautiful black and white photographs of his new book Harlem Street Portraits taken over 22 years, from 1990 to 2012. Continue reading
Young Jewish Boy, Harlem, 1960’s
A young black Jewish boy one of The Commandment Keepers at the Harlem Synagogue in Harlem, New York, 1960's.Continue reading
Marva Trotter Louis, Harlem Model, 1936
Harlem's Marva Trotter Louis, the Chicago stenographer turned model, singer and the first wife of boxing legend Joe Louis and had two children (daughter Jacqueline in 1943 and son Joseph Louis Barrow, Jr. in 1947). Continue reading
Harlem Lane, Harlem, NY 1900
Harlem Lane was an old road in the area that served as a popular racecourse for horse-drawn carriages in the 19th century. Continue reading