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Herb Reed, The Last Original Platter, Dies at 83 (video)
Herb Reed, the last surviving member of the Platters, one of the first pop groups to break the color barrier in the 1950s with crossover hits like “Only You,”…
Walter’s World: 1 Voice, 1 Play, 1 Day
By Walter Rutledge On June 20th , 2011 at 8pm The American Airlines Theatre located at 227 West 42 Street will be the New York venue for 1 Voice, 1 Play, 1 Day; the inaugural event of Project1Voice.
Interview: Apollo Theatre Employee Mary Flowers
Mary Flowers Harlem World Magazine celebrates Black Music Month with Mary Flowers, who has worked at the World Famous Apollo Theater since the mid- 1980’s.
A Long History Of Tea In Northern Manhattan, NY
Tea in Harlem has been a constant since its early years with the Muscoota Indians in East Harlem to the Harlem Renaissance with Lelia Walker’s Dark Tower on 136th Street in Central Harlem to today.
Big Up, To Big L’s Top Ten Videos for Black Music Month (warning)
For Black Music Month I selected a Harlem born artist who I believe deserves to be celebrated during Black Music Month.
Walter’s World: Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival
By Walter Rutledge The Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center began their 36 annual choreographic showcase on Sunday June 17. The three-day dance series, Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival is being held at the Kumble Theater on the downtown Brooklyn campus of Long Island University.
Giacomo Gates and Souleo Podcast
Listen to the Special HW Radio Podcast show with host Danny Tisdale as he talks with Harlem musician Giacomo Gates new CD based on Gil Scott Heron’s Harlmem album and Souleo talks his event the New York Public Library Celebrates Pride Month and the Arts series. June 19th, at 2 pm.
Stop-And-Frisk March Photo Essay By Rudy Collins
The March was powerful in it’s silence. The expressions on the faces conveyed the seriousness of the day as people from all walks of life…
Salters Scene: Rev. Sharpton Leads Silent Protest
On Father’s Day the Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network led a silent protest march down 5thAvenue.
Walters World At Thelma Hill Podcast
Listen to HW Radio Podcast show with Walter Rutledge Harlem World Magazine writer and choreographer for a special three day conversation with performers from the Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center (THPAC) live for the 36th Annual Dance Showcase. Listen on day 1, June 17, 2012 at 5 pm here. Listen on day 2, June 18,…
HW Question: “What’s Your Fondest Memory Of Your Father?”
For Father’s Day Harlem World Magazine walked along 124th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, asking people “What’s your fondest memory of your father?” “My name is Kalia (age 18). Having birthdays with my dad and how he makes it (my birthday) feel like it’s my day and the whole world is about me. That…
Real Men Cook: Food & Family = Fun & Good Memories
Some of our fondest memories tend to revolve around Family gatherings and delicious meals, especially in the Black community. Just the thought of family reunions, holiday times and general Sunday dinner with the family can make my mouth water when I think of the delicious spreads that are always on the table. The food was…
Congrats to the Apollo Theater for Winning a National Trust for Historic Preservation Award 2012
We congratulate the Apollo Theater announced today that it is one of 16 historic New York City locations that received a preservation grant as part of the Partners in Preservation competition…
Celebrate Puerto Rican Day Parade 2012 (video)
Get ready for one of New York’s most colorful and festive parades — as New Yoricans and Haricans celebrate the 55th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday, June 10, at 11 am, 2012.