Death Archives - Harlem World Magazine

El Barrio Celebrates The Life, Legacy And Activism Of Artist Hiram Maristany

East Harlem community members and organizations will come together to celebrate the life and legacy of artist and activist Hiram Maristany, August 10, 1945 - March 10, 2022.Continue reading

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder Mourns The Passing Of Former U.S. Secretary Of State Madeleine Albright

Reacting to the passing of former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder said: Continue reading

In Remembrance Of The Legendary Harlem Blues Owner Samuel Hargress, Jr.

A celebration of Samuel Hargress, Jr. who passed today at Dies at 84 years of age. Continue reading

Paying Homage To Ntozake Shange On Third Anniversary Of Her Passing

Marking the third anniversary of iconic playwright Ntozake Shange’s passing, Camille A. Brown, director, and choreographer of the upcoming 2022 Broadway production of Shange’s seminal work.Continue reading

Harlem’s WE ACT Mourns The Loss Of Board Member Phillip Morrow

The WE ACT community mourns the loss of Phillip Morrow, who passed away on Saturday, September 25th, 2021.Continue reading

Harlem Mourns The Loss Of Mr. Entertainer, Joey Morant Who Played With Music Greats

Jazz trumpeter and baritone horn player Joey Morant, died July 29, 2021, after fighting a neurological illness.Continue reading

NYSNA Statement On The Passing Of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

The statement reads as follows: New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) joins our union sisters and brothers in mourning the sudden death of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. Continue reading

Seitu’s World: A Celebration Of Life, A Memorial For Mr. Fred Wilson In Harlem NY

On Monday, June 14, 2021, the Harlem Community and the Family of Mr. Fred Wilson held a memorial and life celebration for him. Continue reading

Harlem’s Hubert Harrison’s Call To Protest The Unamerican Acts Of The Tulsa Massacre

By Jeffrey Perry One hundred years ago St. Croix-born, Harlem-based, Hubert Harrison, 1883-1927, “the father of Harlem radicalism.” Continue reading

We Remember George Floyd (Update)

Today is the anniversary of the murder and tragic death of George Floyd.Continue reading

DMX – Man Of The People, Rest In Peace 1970 – 2021

By Malcolm A. Punter, HCCI On Saturday, fans and friends around the world mourned the loss and celebrated the life of one of Hip Hop's most spiritual,Continue reading

Webb & Brooker Mourns Passing Of Co-Founder Harlem’s Eugene H. Webb

Webb & Brooker, Inc mourns the passing of Eugene H. Webb Chairman Emeritus. Eugene H. Webb, Chairman, and co-founder of Webb & Brooker, Inc., possessed over 50 years of experience in the real estate industry.Continue reading

Court TV’s Live Coverage Of The Death Of George Floyd Murder Trial Begins

Court TV, the only multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting, and expert analysis of the nation's most important and compelling trials.Continue reading

Harlem’s Espaillat, McEachin, Grijalva Introduce Resolution Honoring Cecil Corbin-Mark

Rep. Adriano Espaillat, McEachin, and Grijalva, Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee introduced a resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late environmental justice leader Cecil Corbin-Mark.Continue reading

Legendary Harlem’s Cicely Tyson Actress Has Passed

The trailblazing actress who was born in Harlem Cicely Tyson has died at 96, died on Thursday afternoon, January 28th, 2021.Continue reading