William Henry Johnson’s ‘Moon Over Harlem,’ 1901 – 1970 (Video)

William Henry Johnson, March 18, 1901 – April 13, 1970, was an African-American painter born in Florence, South Carolina. 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 Rep. Espaillat And House Democrats’ Applauds HEROES Act And Greater Impact To NY State And District

Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat announced support for The Heroes Act, House Democrats’ latest legislation to address the continued public health crisis. 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…

Harlem Rep. Espaillat And House Democrats To Reconsider Rejected DACA Applications

Leading House Democrats issued the statements below after the Department of Homeland Security announced its decision to reconsider the applications of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients who applied for an extension by the deadline but were rejected after delays by the U.S. Postal Service and at agency receiving locations. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s)…

In 1935, A 125-pound Alligator Wacked In An East Harlem Sewer

While most New Yorkers spent yesterday in sweat pants watching Netflix, Michael Miscione was busy celebrating “Alligators in the Sewers Day.” 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…

Demanding Gunman Holds Up Mailman In Harlem

This delivery almost came with a bullet. A gunman stuck up a U.S. Postal Service employee as he delivered a parcel to an East Harlem housing development Tuesday afternoon, police said. 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…

Sunday The Price of Stamps Go Up in Harlem And Beyond

Starting Sunday, you’ll pay more — 49 cents. The planned 3-cent hike is the largest increase in consumer postage prices in more than a decade for the U.S. Postal Service. 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 Sugar Ray Robinson’s Sweet Success

On what would have been Sugar Ray Robinson’s 91st birthday, dignitaries and the sporting world gathered to unveil a ceremonial street sign in Harlem where the legendary boxer once owned a business. 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…

Data, Data, Data, Is What MacKenzie “Bezos” Scott Used In Her $560 Million Donation To HBCUs

Last year, billionaire and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $560 million to 23 long-established black colleges and universities, both public and private. 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…