Harlem’s Gladys Alberta Bentley, Friend Of Cary Grant, Stanwyck, And Others, Way ‘Out’ Ahead Of Her Time

06/24/202306/24/2023

Gladys Alberta Bentley, August 12, 1907 – January 18, 1960, was a Harlem blues singer, pianist, and entertainer during the Harlem Renaissance. 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…

Harlem’s National Black Theatre Receives Capital Grant Award Of $10 Million

06/08/202306/21/2023

Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced National Black Theatre as a recipient of the New York State Council of the Arts (NYSCA) Large Capital Improvement Grants for Arts and Culture. 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…

Harlem Haberdashery x Vontelle Eyewear With Chase For Juneteenth Pop Up Shop

06/02/202306/02/2023

Harlem Haberdashery, a leading fashion boutique with a Harlem Renaissance influence, has partnered with Vontelle Eyewear to launch a limited, premium collection of eyewear. 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…

What’s Your Story? Attorney General James Hosts Drag Story Hour Read-A-Thon

03/19/202303/19/2023

New York Attorney General James, together with a broad coalition of advocacy organizations and elected leaders from Harlem to Hollis. 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…

Queens Behind The Scenes, Sheroes In The Schomburg, Women’s History Month In Harlem

03/07/202303/07/2023

A dynamic librarian who established a research library. 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 form, you are consenting to receive marketing…

Mayor Adams Launch Breaking Bread Building Bonds From Harlem To Hollis

01/24/202301/24/2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the launch of ‘Breaking Bread, Building Bonds’ (B4). 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…

Historic Renovation, $70M Capital Campaign, And Leadership Transition

10/18/202210/18/2022

Jonelle Procope, President and CEO of the Apollo, announced today that after two decades of leading the iconic cultural and civic non-profit dedicated to providing a platform for Black creativity, she will step down on June 30, 2023. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes,…

The Legendary Harlem Billie “Eleanora Fagan” Holiday, Jazz Singer And Songwriter, 1915 – 1959

10/15/202210/16/2022

Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959, was a Harlem jazz singer and songwriter. 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…

Harlem Legend, Hannah Elias, The Richest Black Woman In The World, 1864-1938

10/09/202210/09/2022

Hannah Elias, born c. 1865-1938, was a Harlem, NY sex worker and landlord who became one of the richest Black women in the world during her lifetime. 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…

From The Harlem Renaissance To Amsterdam News To Communism, The Legendary Gerri Major, 1894–1984

08/26/202208/26/2022

Gerri Major, 1894–1984, was an African-American woman who lived in Harlem during a career that stretched from the 1920s through the 1970s. 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.…

The National Black Theatre Announces 55th Season Theme “NBT Beyond Walls: Love, A Ritual Of Repair”

08/10/202208/10/2022

The National Black Theatre (NBT) proudly announces the full line up for its 55th season – 2022-2023. 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…

Uptown Night Market Celebrates Its Strong Second Season As Part Of Harlem Week

08/03/202208/05/2022

Uptown Night Market, true to its mission of supporting the local cuisine, culture, and community, is coming back for another iconic event as part of the world-famous Harlem Week for the second year. 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 National Black Theatre Begins 55th Season Of Programming With A Unique Event And Partnership

08/02/202208/02/2022

The National Black Theatre (NBT) proudly announces the start of its new 55th season of programming with a free public event 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 World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use.…

Mayor Adams Expands “Summer Streets” Program, Bringing Car-Free Streets From Brooklyn To East Harlem

07/21/202207/21/2022

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today announced a nearly two-mile expansion. 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…

East Harlem Outdoor Film Festival, New York’s Newest Film Festival Launches

06/30/202206/30/2022

Hi-ARTS, New York City’s premier incubator for urban art, will launch the inaugural Outdoor Film Festival on July 6, 2022. 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…