Richard Claxton “Dick” Gregory, October 12, 1932 – August 19, 2017, was an American civil rights activist, social critic, writer, entrepreneur, comedian, conspiracy theorist, and occasional actor throughout Harlem for decades. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Bill Cosby
George Michael, Ft. Smokey Robinson, “Careless Whispers,” In Harlem, 1985 (Video)
On May 5th, 1985 the Apollo Theatre‘s renovation is celebrated with a 50th Anniversary grand reopening and television special, “Motown Salutes the Apollo,” with George Michael featuring Smokey Robinson singing “Careless Whispers,” in Harlem, NY. Continue Reading →
The Harlem Globetrotters And STOMP Make Beautiful Music Together
In true Harlem style, the Harlem Globetrotter have been marketing geniuses, from signing the Pope Francis, Mo Ne Davis to Bill Cosby back in the day to the team.
Bill Cosby, Harlem Globetrotter, 1972
In 1972 the Harlem Globetrotters signed comedy legend Bill Cosby to an honorary $1 lifetime contract. Continue Reading →
5 Best Historic Spots In Harlem
1. Langston Hughes’ Harlem Brownstone
One of the most prominent figures during the Harlem Renaissance, acclaimed poet and author Langston Hughes resided in his Harlem brownstone, which is located on 20. East 127th Street in Harlem. Continue Reading →
James Van Der Zee’s G.G.G. Studio, Harlem, 1940’s
A rare photograph of the James Van Der Zee’s studio located on the east side of Lenox Avenue between 123rd and 124th Streets, in the 1940’s. Continue Reading →
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