4 Lessons Harlem’s Puffy Taught Marc Ecko About Branding

In Marc Ecko’s first book “Unlabel: Selling You Without Selling Out,” he wrote about companies we love like 5WPR, and about how, exactly, do you become a household name? What’s the road map? Who are the benchmarks? Who’s the best at influencing how people are made to feel? Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our…

Harlem Shack, 5th Avenue And 140th Street, 1927

A different Harlem existed during the roaring twenties leading up to the Great Depression, like this Harlem Shack, on 5th Avenue and 140th Street, in 1927. 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. (You can…

The 6 Best Skiing And Snowboarding Spots In NY For Harlemites

You don’t have to travel hundreds of miles for skiing and snowboarding this winter. Plan a winter getaway with a weekend trip or day trip to a plethora of gorgeous ski resorts right here in New York State. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes,…

HW Pick: “Mama Africa,” Chico Cesar (video)

A great video from Chico Cesar‘s “Mama Africa” part of the Putumayo World Music Brasileiro compilation. 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. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting…

HW Pick: ‘Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne’ By James Gavin

Here’s a great pick by HW contributor Todd Roulette. It’s James Gavin, author and journalist most recent book, Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne (Atria Books/Simon & Schuster, 2009). 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…

The Female Focused Festival Athena Film Festival 2014

Are you ready, the Athena Film Festival, is coming up this Feb 6 – 9th at Barnard College in (117th & Broadway), West Harlem, New York. 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. (You can…

Watch Terrie M. Williams, MSW on WE tv’s “SWV Reunited” (video)

Tune in to see mental health activist and communications maven Terrie M. Williams, MSW on WE tv’s “SWV Reunited” as she shares life lessons with Coko, Lelee and Taj of the Grammy nominated R&B group SWV–at 10:ooPM (EST) on Thursday, January 30, 2014. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World…

The Nelson Mandela Tribute In Harlem

On February 13th, the Nelson Mandela Foundation in association with   CultureHorde  will hold a tribute concert in honor of the late, great Nelson Mandela –   celebrating his life and legacy, and the 20th anniversary of democratic freedom in South Africa. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example:…

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. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes,…

Dave Brubeck Harlem Renaissance Musician, 1958

Original silver gelatin print of American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck as seen through the lens of the iconic photographer. 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. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field…

Sister Souljah in Harlem, NY 1993

Portrait of African American activist and writer Sister Souljah, Harlem, New York, 1993. 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. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you…

GoodWood NYC Natural Paisley Wooden iPhone 4/4S Case

Be one of the first in Harlem to own one of these fresh GoodWood NYC all natural paisley iPhone 4/4S cases made out of genuine wood. 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. (You can…

Stalley Hosts Launch Party At Atmos In Harlem

Maybach Music Group rapper Stalley was in Harlem to launch an iPhone case with Last Friday, January 17th Maybach Music Group rapper Stalley launched his GoodWood NYC iPhone case at Harlem’s Atmos sneaker 125th Street store. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would…