A Silver Alert has been issued for James Johnson, a 72-year-old black male from the area of St. Nicholas Avenue and West 115th Street in 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.…
A Silver Alert has been issued for James Walls, a 79-year-old black male from the area of West 138th Street and 5th Avenue in 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…
The 3rd Annual 2018 Black Music Honors hosted by television and radio personality Rickey Smiley and Grammy® Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett is currently airing in national broadcast syndication. 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…
By Diane Richard As a black girl growing up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the 1960’s, I was mesmerized whenever I saw James Baldwin on television, a dark skinned “Negro” man with piercing, animated eyes, exuding the confidence and intellect equal to any white person I had ever seen and heard before. Become a Harlem Insider!…
As part of their 90th year celebration, the world famous [easyazon_link identifier=”B000BF0CLG” locale=”US” tag=”harlemworld-20″]Harlem Globetrotters[/easyazon_link] commissioned Grammy Award-winning producer/songwriter and Harlemite Teddy Riley to remix the team’s legendary theme song, “[easyazon_link identifier=”B000QZDR2M” locale=”US” tag=”harlemworld-20″]Sweet Georgia Brown[/easyazon_link].” Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would…
[easyazon_link identifier=”B00U3FPN4U” locale=”US” tag=”harlemworld-20″]Apple TV[/easyazon_link] continues to expand their video-on-demand game with with Brown Sugar. Their latest venture, which launches today, is a new subscription service that features the biggest collection of iconic African-American films of all time. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would…
James Arthur Baldwin (August 2, 1924 – December 1, 1987) was an American novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and social critic. 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…
Location, Location, Location! This prime 20-footer at 17 West 120th Street, Harlem, New York is in mint condition, a luxurious Victorian brownstone in a close-knit community on a well-kept, tranquil tree-lined block situated in the heart of the chic Morris Park Historic District. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem…
A brownstone on a tree-lined block in Harlem is just about as idyllic as it gets in New York City. And this one, situated in the heart of historic Striver’s Row on the south side of 138th Street, also happens to be a landmark. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to…
Check out the great lineup of shows for The 5th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival with a lineup featuring Omara Portuondo, Wynton Marsalis, Catherine Russell, Angelique Kidjo, Talib Kweli, The Brubeck Brothers Band, Dave Grusin, David Sanborn, Christian McBride, Sharon Jones, Bettye LaVette, Lee Fields, Dianne Reeves and many, many more! Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would…
Fifteen years ago, complaints began rolling into the City Department of Buildings about the abandoned, double-wide brownstone at 52-54 East 126th Street in East Harlem. The building was vacant and in danger of collapsing, callers said. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like…
William James “Count” Basie August 21, 1904 – April 26, 1984, was an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader, and composer. His mother taught him to play the piano and he started performing in his teens. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive…
The Apollo Theater today announced details for its largest fundraising event – Apollo Spring Gala 2015. The star-studded benefit concert will feature diverse performances by celebrated artists who have all previously graced the Theater’s stage, and that reflect the its commitment to providing a platform for all musical genres. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for…
By Tod Roulette This is February and Black History Month is half done, but there are so many stories and facts to uncover about African Americans and our history. 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…
Barbara Russell, the curator for the Under the Radar Art Series, is very happy to feature Lenore Browne’s photographic work during the New Year because her work has the same elegance and distinction as a glass of New Years Eve champagne. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World…