David Dinkins, New York’s first, and to date, only Black mayor, died yesterday. The American politician, lawyer, and author served as the 106th Mayor of New York City from 1990 to 1993. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Death
Police Athletic League Mourns The Passing Of David N. Dinkins
The Police Athletic League mourns the passing of David N. Dinkins who was a remarkable public servant. Continue Reading →
My Sister Who Practiced Her Calling In Harlem Died Needlessly Of COVID-19
Dr. Sheila Butler
As I write this, over 210,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. My sister is one of them. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s WE ACT Mourns The Loss Of Friend, Colleague And Champion Cecil Corbin-Mark
Yes, nothing is promised in this life – but when our friend mourns the loss of someone it strikes a chord with us and this message from WE ACT for Environmental Justice has hit a nerve. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Rep. Espaillat Remembers The Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Representative Adriano Espaillat released the following statement regarding the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Continue Reading →
Man Who Lives In Harlem Dies While Skydiving In Hudson Valley, NY Police Say
A man who died while skydiving in Ulster County in New York’s Hudson Valley was a Harlem resident, state police confirmed Tuesday. Continue Reading →
