Gay Pride Month: Harlem’s LGBT Icons
President Obama’s recent endorsement of same sex marriage has been a huge triumph in both the LGBT and black community.
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A Harlem Renaissance Suitcase Duffle For Dad
This Italian made calf-skin leather, trimmed with smart contrast stitching, and brass hardware bag is perfect for Dad. With a flash back to Harlem renaissance styling and a new wheelie trolly underneath is the perfect staycation for him and mom.
Palm Cafe, 1950 in Harlem
The Palm Cafe at 209 West 125th Street. The palm was a one of the most well known jazz establishment in Harlem.
Carl Van Vechten and the Harlem Renaissance: A Portrait in Black and White
Carl Van Vechten was a white man with a passion for blackness who played a crucial role in helping the Harlem Renaissance, a black movement, come to understand itself.
Sponsored Love: Music of the Harlem Renaissance with pianist Randy Weston at The Greene Space in SoHo
Hugh Mulzac a Ships Mate on the SS Yarmouth in Harlem (video)
Hugh Mulzac (March 26, 1886–1971) was an African-American member of the United States Merchant Marine.
Canada Lee Born in Harlem (video)
Lee was born as ‘Leonard Lionel Cornelius Canegata on March 3, 1907 in Harem, New York City. He was raised by his West Indian parents in Harlem, NY.
Clyde Frazier Sr., And Dorothy Worrell On Harlem World Radio Podcast Today
Join Danny Tisdale as he speaks to Harlemite Clyde Frazier Sr., on location at the Occupy Wall Street as talks about empowerment and Harlem. Also, Danny speaks to Dorothy Worrell (left), Executive Director of Harlem Dowling about the organizations 175 year anniversary, their new building campign and what it means to Harlem families. Listen in…
Harlem Tea Party Rallies For Obama In Harlem
Dozens of people rallied at a “Harlem Tea Party” Sunday in support of President Obama’s reelection bid – and called for a more civil tone in the presidential race.
‘In The Heart Of Harlem’ Map, 1953
The “In The Heart Of Harlem” described as a “cartoon map,” was inscribed from the personal collection of Langston Hughes to Carlo dated Oct., 8th, 1958 by Bernie Robynson.
Anniversary Of A’Lelia Walker’s Death (August 17th, 1931)
Eighty years ago this month on August 17, 1931–after a lovely day at the beach celebrating a friend’s birthday– A’Lelia Walker, my great-grandmother and namesake, died in Long Branch, New Jersey.
Walter’s World: ArtCrawl Harlem Returns
By Walter Rutledge The ArtCrawl Harlem 2011 was such a resounding success that an additional tour has been planned for Saturday September 10th, which will precede the September 2nd 100th Birthday of Romare Bearden.
A’Lelia Walker, The Kelis Of The Harlem Renaissance
The daughter of Madam C.J. Walker, A’Lelia Walker was the Kelis of the Harlem Renaissance. The arts patron, who loved expensive cars and jewelry.
Harlem’s Zora Neale Hurston 1891 – 1960
Zora Neale Hurston (January 7, 1891 – January 28, 1960) was an American folklorist and author during the time of the Harlem Renaissance, best known for the 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God. In 2002, scholar Molefi Kete Asante listed Zora Neale Hurston on his list of 100 Greatest African Americans.
Celebrities Born In Harlem (Update)
Harlem is the entertainment Mecca in the United States and the world. We thought it would be interesting to see exactly how many people we could find that are “famous” people born in Harlem.