American Apparel Bankruptcy Deal Leaves Retail Future In Doubt

With a store on 125th Street in Harlem, American Apparel, was once a high-flying retailer that peaked at more than $600 million in sales, is probably headed toward liquidation. 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…

American Apparel Files For Bankruptcy For A Second Time

American Apparel on 125th Street has filed for bankruptcy in the US, less than one week after its UK subsidiary appointed administrators.  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.…

SummerStage, NYC’s Largest Free Performing Arts Festival in Harlem

City Parks Foundation is proud to announce the 2016 season of SummerStage, New York City’s largest free performing arts festival, bringing more than 115 free performances to Central Park and 15 neighborhood parks throughout the five boroughs. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I…

HW Pick: RAND LUXURY Hosted A Private Brunch With Rolls-Royce Manhattan

RAND Luxury hosted its second ultra-exclusive fabulous private brunch of the season showcasing the latest marques from legendary car maker and main event sponsor Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, a division of Manhattan Motorcars. 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…

Special Amateur Night With The Fabulous Deborah Cox At The Apollo

On Wednesday, June 15 th , in celebration of Black Music Month, the world famous Apollo Theater will present an especially “soulful” edition of its signature show with Amateur Night: Nothin’ But Soul. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive…

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…

HW Pick: Luxe Coffee Table Book Reveals Canada’s Identity

Thanks to Canadian political royalty Justin Trudeau’s sweeping victory in the recent federal election, Canada is making headlines around the world right now from Harlem to Harare for all the right reasons. 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…

Jamaican Maroon Queen Nanny Visits Harlem

By Vinette K. Pryce Jamaican royalty visited Harlem recently. For one day only, “Queen Nanny – Legendary Warrior Chieftainess” arrived in the village following a premiere screening at the United Nations the night previous. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive…

American Apparel With Stores In Harlem Files For Bankruptcy

Business of Fashion reports that American Apparel Inc., the Los Angeles-based seller of t-shirts and underwear, with two locations in Harlem, filed for bankruptcy protection as it reorganizes its debt. 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…

Harlem’s Dolores “Bob Hope” Delfina 1909 – 2011

Dolores Hope, (May 27, 1909 – September 19, 2011) was an American singer, entertainer, philanthropist and wife of English-born American actor and comedian Bob Hope. 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: Andrea Lewis’ Added As Guest Panelist On ABFF Panel

Actress Andrea Lewis’ hit web series Black Actress has been selected to compete in the 2015 Web Originals Competition at the 19th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF). Black Actress Season 2will be in competition against nine other web series on June 12th at 9:25 PM at the AMC Empire 25. Become a Harlem Insider!…

HW Pick: Solomon Northup Day Planned For Saturday, July 19th

The 16th annual Solomon Northup Day, an afternoon of activities inspired by a powerful memoir of enslavement and eventual freedom, will take place on Saturday, July 19, from 12:30 to 6 pm in Filene Recital Hall at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe…