Keri Goes Motown After Leaving Harlem

Keri Hilson stopped by The Late Show With David Letterman last night, wearing a Diana Ross–inspired gown with a plunging neckline and feathered trim — a departure from her look a few weeks ago when she was in Harlem at Jimmy Jazz and Aloft Hotel with her typically edgy style. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up…

Michael’s World: Lexus HS 250h

Coming from a family of big car drivers with a preference for luxury, I was so surprised to hear their overwhelmingly satisfied reactions to the look and feel of the Lexus HS 250h. My dad, an old school Buick fan, felt for the first time that he could own a foreign luxury car and a…

Holiday Tree MulchFest In Harlem

Christmas-tree MulchFest 2011, the weekend-long event that gives NYC a way to turn their Christmas trees into mulch for the parks, will take place on January 8th and 9th, and tree drop-off is kicking off this week. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I…

Jimmy Jazz Questions: Keri Hilson In Harlem

By Souleo Last night at Jimmy Jazz on 125th St. in Harlem, Keri Hilson, (that’s Miss Keri Baby for the boys) was in the house. Keri passed through to play music from her new release No Boys Allowed and to sign autographs of the new album. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select…

Memorial for Dr. Billy Taylor In Harlem (update)

The memorial service for Dr. Billy Taylor will be at Riverside Church in Harlem on Monday, January 10 at 6 pm. located at490 Riverside Drive at West 120th Street Enter on Riverside DriveIn lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Dr. Taylor’s name to the organization that he founded, Jazzmobile. Donations…

Movement-Based Meditation: Shaking Spirit Waves in Harlem

By Yolande Brener When I read about Kierra Foster-Ba’s dance class “without any set choreography and without the self-consciousness of caring what you look like” I was skeptical that many people would be unguarded enough to dance without prescribed movements. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine…

Walter’s World: Holiday Hair (video)

By Walter Rutledge With the holiday season wrapping up some of us are caught up in a whirlwind of activities. Making the smooth transition from the office to the office party or from the boardroom to the ballroom may present some challenges. Hair stylist Johnny Gentry has come to the rescue. He is offering custom…

Smith Points To New Direction On Harlem Hotel

similar to Emmitt Smith’s on field skills, the Hall of Fame running backs is running circles around the hotel development site on the corner site at 125th Street and Lexington Avenue, where they planned to build a 200-room Hyatt hotel in Harlem. Word has it that Smith and his ESmith Legacy, Incorporated team, will be…

Notice: Cell Phones Number Go Public This Month!

From cyber-reader David M.: REMINDER….. all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls … You Will Be Charged For These Calls Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from…

Michael’s World: Lexus, The Search For A New Audience

By Michael Andre Adams With compact cars representing the fastest growing and best selling segments from Harlem to Houston in the auto industry, luxe-life car manufacturer, Lexus, has once again beat American manufacturers to the starting line. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I…

Sade African Skin Care Has Closed (update)!

Sade African Skin Care at 2046 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, between 123rd Street and 122nd Street has closed!!!! Know any updates please leave a comment? (updates below) Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine.…

Why I Will Never be the Same

By Rodney L. Carroll From coaching the Harlem Little League, running for the City Council in 2005 to being a Cancer survivor. Rodney Carroll lives a wonderful life of family, friends and Frappe. Here the father, husband and Harlemite tells his story of survival, a family trip to Greece and the kindness of others. Become…

Harlem World’s HW Lounge Preview At Nectar

Earlier this month Harlem World (HW) Lounge had its preview event at Nectar Wine Bar at 2235 Frederick Douglass Blvd. The HW Lounge is a new brand experience by Harlem World Magazine where HW content comes to life. Starting in Spring 2011 HW Lounge will bring to life the best talent covered in our editorial…

La Guardia’s ‘Lucky Corner’ In East Harlem

Intersection where Fiorello LaGuardia and other politicians held rallies Beginning in the 1920s, Congressman Fiorello LaGuardia held election-eve rallies at this intersection of Lexington Avenue and 116th Street, on East Harlem’s “main street.” His rallies drew many thousands of New Yorkers who supported his efforts as congressman and mayor to improve the quality of life…

Join HW Lounge Preview and Precision Plus At Nectar

HW Lounge brings content to life for those with discretionary tastes. You are cordially invited to come hang out with Rochelle Hill of Precision Plus and Daniel Bretton Tisdale of Harlem World Magazine! Invitation is not transferable. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I…