Leaders Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Harlem’s Ruth Clark, A Legendary Civic Leader And Philanthropist 1941 – 2018

Ruth Clark, a civic leader, and philanthropist who founded a personnel agency both to meet the demand for data processors in the 1970s and to relieve high unemployment in Harlem and other minority neighborhoods in New York. Continue reading

Harlem’s Charles Mal Petioni Woolfolk Talks Legendary Mother And More On The Danny Tisdale Show

Harlem's Charles Mal Petioni Woolfolk talks about his legendary mother Dr. Muriel Petioni and more with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show.Continue reading

H.E.R., Eva Marcille, Ne-Yo, Tank, Tyrese And More At Urban One Honors 2022 (Photos)

This year’s URBAN ONE HONORS continued to shine a spotlight on a superstar group of honorees.Continue reading

Harlem’s Malcolm J. Merriweather Leads Dessoff Choir’s 2021-22 season

Hailed as “one of the great amateur choruses of our time (New York Today) for its “full-bodied sound and suppleness (The New York Times),” The Dessoff Choirs today announced its 2021-22 season. Continue reading

Rev. Al Sharpton Receives The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center Humanitarian Award

The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center today announced The Rev. Al Sharpton and Cynthia Bissett Germanotta will receive the distinguished Humanitarian Medal.Continue reading

Harlem’s Larry Scott Blackmon Voted “Brother Of The Year” By Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

FreshDirect, proudly congratulates Larry Scott Blackmon, Vice President of Public Affairs, for receiving the prestigious “Outstanding Alumni Brother of the Year Award”.Continue reading

Ailey Spring Gala Virtual Broadcast Premieres Celebration Of Hope, Promise And Future

Last night the premiere of the Ailey Spring Gala with Harlem Alicia Keys, and others uplifted viewers around the world during a free broadcast.Continue reading

City & State Names Dr. Mitchell Katz To “2021 Pride Power 100” list

President and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals Mitchell Katz, MD, has been named in City & State’s “2021 Pride Power 100” list from Harlem to the Hudson.Continue reading

WE ACT Board Chair, Rory Christian Named To The New York State Public Service Commission

The New York State Senate confirmed Rory Christian, a longtime supporter and current Chair of Harlem-based WE ACT Board of Directors, to Commissioner of the New York State Public Service Commission.Continue reading

Harlem World Magazine Cover Comeback!

Founded in 2003, last month Harlem World Magazine celebrated our 18th birthday covering Harlem local leaders, outstanding legends, and honorable trailblazers.Continue reading

Attorney General James Celebrates Confirmation Of Kristen Clarke To Head DOJ’s Civil Rights Division

New York Attorney General Letitia James today celebrated the confirmation of Kristen Clarke to lead the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division.Continue reading

Bank Of America Names Harlem Native Jose Tavarez President Of NYC And Westchester County

Bank of America has named Harlem native Jose Tavarez as President of Bank of America New York City and Westchester County.Continue reading

Join The 86th Anniversary Virtual Birthday Bash For The Living Legend Emme Kemp

Arts Fest NYC invites everyone to join them for legendary Broadway Composer/Pianist Emme Kemp's 86th Birthday Bash.Continue reading

Celebrating Unique Neighborhood Flavors With Harlem Food Truck, Harlem Fave Angie Martinez And Manzanita Sol

Manzanita Sol, a crisp, refreshing apple soda from PepsiCo has arrived in New York City, taking its own bite out of the Big Apple with a launch celebrating the tried-and-true tastes of the city.Continue reading

Tracey McCants Lewis And Others Appointed Board Of August Wilson African American Cultural Center

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC), the largest non-profit cultural organization in the country focused exclusively on the African American experience and the arts of the African diaspora.Continue reading