Colin Powell Archives - Harlem World Magazine

The Legendary Harlemite, The First African-American Secretary Of State, Four-Star General And More Colin Powell

Colin Luther Powell, April 5, 1937 – October 18, 2021, was an Harlemite politician, diplomat, statesman, and four-star general who served as the 65th United States secretary of state from 2001 to 2005. Continue reading

COVID-19 Claims Legendary Harlemite Former Secretary Of State Colin Powell

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has died from complications related to COVID-19. His family reported Powell’s death on Facebook today.Continue reading

Entrepreneurs Of Color With A “Harlem State Of Mind” Fund Expands To D.C.

JPMorgan’s initiative to invest in minority entrepreneurs has launched in Washington, D.C. with $6.7 million in available funding writes Nancy Pothering for Impactalpha.Continue reading

Harlem’s Colin Powell And Others Celebrate Martin Greenfield’s 90th

It was a fabulous celebration at Martin's 90th birthday with an all out bash at the Friars Club midtown in New York City. Continue reading

Harlem’s Collin Powell Feels The “Nation Will Overcome Hostility Toward Immigrants”

The Hoya reports that Harlem's Colin Powell, former secretary of state under President George W. Bush, said the United States will “come through” its struggle to fully accept immigrants in a speech in the Fisher Colloquium on Wednesday.Continue reading

Army Secretary Visits Harlem Recruiting Center

Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning administered the oath to enlist 22 men and women in a ceremony Thursday at the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan.Continue reading

Happy Anniversary To General Colin Powell And Family

Happy anniversary to Harlem born General Colin Luther Powell and wife, Alma wedding picture, 50 years ago. Continue reading