Harlem’s ‘Hamilton’ Wins Tony for Best Musical

Having won the Pulitzer prize and a Grammy award, as well as being a runaway commercial success earning $600,000 in profit every week, the musical Hamilton surprised no one by dominating the Tony awards in New York on Sunday night. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example:…

‘An American Drum Circle’ Is An Endearing E-Mail To All

By Dontré L. Conerly Undoubtedly, you’ve received the following email; we all have: Addressed to you from an unknown address and source, the author claims to be a citizen of an African nation in a most unfortunate situation: Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes,…

Harlem Based NBPC Wins Grants From The NEA

National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC), the Harlem-based national media arts organization bringing quality stories about the Black experience to the public airwaves and Internet, has won two National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Art Works grants. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would…

Harlem Fave Lil Uzi Vert “Money Longer” (video / warning)

Hip-hop could certainly use a real bona fide rockstar. That’s where Lil Uzi Vert comes in. The Philadelphia rapper flaunts a vision and fashion sense just as loud as his “futuristic trap” sound and dynamic voice. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would…

April Snow Showers This Weekend From Harlem To Hollis

These April showers might be bad news for your flowers: Meteorologists have forecast that precipitation this Saturday could be a mix of rain, sleet, and — you guessed it — snow. 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.…

Everything Harlem’s Sharpton Has Lived For Is At Stake

July 20, 2014, three days after Eric Garner suffocated to death during an arrest by New York City police officers for selling loose cigarettes, the Reverend Al Sharpton delivered the Sunday sermon at Riverside Church, on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine…

Levine, Park Advocates Call To Save Critical Parks Jobs

This morning, Harlem City Council Member Mark Levine led the first hearing for the Parks and Recreation Committee on the Fiscal 2017 Preliminary Budget for the Department of Parks and Recreation. 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…

Puff Daddy’s New Jersey Mansion For Sale At $7.89 Mill

Whether called Puff Daddy, Puffy, P. Diddy, or his real name Sean Combs, the Harlem born Grammy-winning rapper, actor and businessman is frequently in the news, whether for his recordings, his charity or his clothing line. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would…

Ex-NY Knick Coach Derek Fisher’s Off The Court Actions

Today, Harlemites learned more about Derek Fisher’s personal life last fall from NBC Sports, when Matt Barnes attacked him for dating Barnes’ estranged wife. 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…

HW Pick: Puma By Rihanna Premieres At NYFW (video)

On Friday, February 12th, 2016, Fenty Puma by Rihanna Collection debut its first season at New York’s Fashion Week (NYFW) with a full collection of footwear, apparel and accessories for both women and men. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to…

HW Pick: “Greenleaf,” Featuring Oprah’s Return to Acting on TV

The new original series “Greenleaf,” featuring Oprah Winfrey‘s first recurring scripted television role in two decades, will launch with a two-night premiere on OWN:Oprah Winfrey Network on Tuesday, May 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and Wednesday, May 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example:…

Apollo Celebrates Black History Month In Harlem

This February, the world famous Apollo Theater will host a series of artistic and community programs in celebration of Black History Month. 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.…

Harlem’s Milton ‘Mr. Television’ Berle 1908 – 2002

Milton Berle (July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002) was an American comedianand actor. As the host of NBC’s Texaco Star Theater (1948–55), he was the first major American television star and was known to millions of viewers as “Uncle Miltie” and “Mr. Television” during TV’s golden age.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter…