Gentrification Stops Harlem Grandmother From Relocating

An East Harlem grandmother is living in a hell hole. Collapsing hallway ceilings, moldy walls nor dozens of padlocked doors won’t deter Audrey Quantano, 58, from moving out of 2049 Fifth Ave. — even though her neighbors left the hovel for safer digs eight months ago. PHOTOGRAPHY Marcus Samuelsson Hosts “Community Conversation” At Harlem’s Red…

Harlem Churches Host HBCU Concerts

Morehouse College Glee Club, The Cheyney & Lincoln University Concert Choirs By Claude Jay In less than four weeks most college student will take their finals and those who are seniors will prepare for their big day, graduation. For the seniors, they will come to the end of their undergraduate careers. PHOTOGRAPHY Marcus Samuelsson Hosts…

BCNY’s 11th Annual Independent Boarding School Fair

The Boys’ Club of New York, the city’s oldest organization focused solely on preparing boys and young men to achieve their full potential, is proud to announce its 11th Annual Independent Boarding School Fair at the Elbridge T. Gerry, Jr. Clubhouse on May 7th from 4:30 – 7pm. The event is free and open to…

HW Remix: Knocking on Harlem’s Door

We thought this story by Chris Smith that orignally ran in the NYMagazine on November 3, 2010 would be informative as we head into the primary elections in June 2014. It’s a campaign-kickoff rally straight out of the playbook: festive red-white-and-blue posters, lapel buttons featuring the smiling candidate, a soundtrack of upbeat and strenuously unobjectionable…

Bill “A Rage In Harlem” Duke On TV One’s UnSung

TV One’s series Unsung Hollywood, which shines a spotlight on prominent African American stars from the world of film, television, comedy and sports, telling the stories that have rarely or never been told. PHOTOGRAPHY Marcus Samuelsson Hosts “Community Conversation” At Harlem’s Red Rooster by Glenn Hunter.

Rev. Sharpton Secretly Worked As FBI Informant

Meet Al Sharpton, “Confidential Informant No. 7.” The longtime agitator, civil-rights activist and TV host was exposed Monday as an alleged former key FBI informant whose tips helped take down some of the biggest names in New York Mafia history. PHOTOGRAPHY Marcus Samuelsson Hosts “Community Conversation” At Harlem’s Red Rooster by Glenn Hunter.

Horse Drawn Carriage, Harlem, 1913

A horse drawn carriage, work men and construction at East 124th Street in East Harlem, New York, on June 26th, 1913. PHOTOGRAPHY Marcus Samuelsson Hosts “Community Conversation” At Harlem’s Red Rooster by Glenn Hunter.

Sen. Espaillat Rips Sell By GHCC

Greater Harlem Housing Development Corporation owns this slice on West 135th Street in central Harlem. PHOTOGRAPHY Marcus Samuelsson Hosts “Community Conversation” At Harlem’s Red Rooster by Glenn Hunter.

Is A Liquor Store by Any Other Name Still A Liquor Store?

The village of Harlem is buzzing with concern about the future of the world renown historic locale.  There is even a “Keep Harlem, Harlem” campaign that addresses the changing real estate and cultural landscape. PHOTOGRAPHY Marcus Samuelsson Hosts “Community Conversation” At Harlem’s Red Rooster by Glenn Hunter.

My Swazi Land Experience In The Peace Corp

By Richard Marius We learned during PST about certain experiences to expect while volunteering in the Kingdom of Swaziland. Our G10 counterparts and PC staffers prepared us for being addressed by Swazis as Umlungu–“a white person.” PHOTOGRAPHY Marcus Samuelsson Hosts “Community Conversation” At Harlem’s Red Rooster by Glenn Hunter.

Conference for Educators & Youth Service Providers

The 2014 HEROES Model National Conference is here. HEROES represents Heritage, Education, Relationships, Opportunities, Entrepreneurship and Service – 6 crucial areas necessary for development to be effective. PHOTOGRAPHY Marcus Samuelsson Hosts “Community Conversation” At Harlem’s Red Rooster by Glenn Hunter.