If ever there were a real-life cleopatra—a woman whose beauty and style could knockout champions, or launch a thousand ships—it was Marva “Louis” Trotter dubbed “the most beautiful woman in Harlem”. 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…
Francine Everett, April 13, 1915 – May 27, 1999, was an African-American actress and singer who is best known for her performances in race films, independently produced motion pictures with all-black casts that were created exclusively for distribution to cinemas that catered to African American audiences. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s)…
Harlem lady Alicia Keys kickstarted the no makeup trend (even though women in Harlem have been doing it everyday for decades), showing up with a fresh face on red carpets and the set of The Voice. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would…
We know that Harlem has simply fabulous libraries here uptown like the Schomburg Center for Research on 135th Street, the Countee Cullen Library on 136th Street, the Hamilton Grange Library, we could go on, and on and on. But this morning, the magnificent Rose Main Reading Room at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building officially reopened to the public.…
Novelist, playwright, and essaying James Baldwin on the street of his hometown in Harlem, New York, June 3, 1963. 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…
It’s become the hottest Jam in the park over the last 4 years! The Soul Train Tribute presented by Imagenation Cinema Foundation & InJoy Enterprises is an annual tribute to the visionary Don Cornelius and his iconic program Soul Train. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine…
By Eartha Watts-Hicks Thousands gather at Harlems State Office Building on Monday, April 25th for a memorial celebrating the home going of music icon Prince. 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…
Harlemites were paying tribute to Prince after news of the music superstar’s death broke today. 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…
In true Harlem style, the Harlem Globetrotter have been marketing geniuses, from signing the Pope Francis, Mo Ne Davis to Bill Cosby back in the day to the team. 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…
The cast of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, the smash hit musical about the early life and career of the legendary and groundbreaking singer/songwriter, will perform in City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage festival in Central Park for one-night-only. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes,…
Drink Plenty of Water (photo credited to karpidis) Keeping your skin healthy is an important part of growing up. You only get one set of skin so it’s vital that you look after it as much as possible during your lifetime! Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World…
On the surface the title of Dianne Reeves’ new album, Beautiful Life seems straightforward enough, but it holds a deeper significance for the singer after experiencing two major deaths. 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 Udo Salters The 135th Agency closed out 2013 with a fabulous holiday party at Arena hosted by MTV’s Sway Calloway, TV Personality/Designer Angela Simmons and Power 105.1 FM’s Breakfast Club’s Angela Yee. 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…
Are you in the construction industry or planning to build your dream house? You might have heard about the importance of temperature control in the construction process. 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…
Have you ever gazed upon a place so wondrous, so iconic, that it seemed to transcend time itself? 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…