George Floyd Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Etu’s World: The Style And The Substance In Sid’s Art

By Etu Evans In the wake of civil unrest and a thirst for accountability after the George Floyd verdict, people are continuing to protest for social justice by seeking ways to celebrate their heritage and cancel those insensitive to their culture.Continue reading

Seitu’s World: National Action Network Honors George Floyd On Anniversary Of Death In Harlem

Photographs by Seitu Oronde On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Seitu attended The National Action Network is honoring the first anniversary of the death of George Floyd at the National Action Network in Harlem.Continue reading

Harlem Rep. Espaillat Statement Marking One Year Since The Murder Of George Floyd

Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat released the following statement marking one year since the death of George Floyd:Continue reading

We Remember George Floyd (Update)

Today is the anniversary of the murder and tragic death of George Floyd.Continue reading

Justice For George Floyd At The Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture In Harlem

By Joy L. Bivins and K.C. Matthews, Interim Co-Directors, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Organized by Harlem resident Gerdine Behrmann, the community created a George Floyd Tribute Wall along the 135th Street side of the Schomburg Center in 2020.Continue reading

Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement On Guilty Verdict Of Derek Chauvin In The Murder Of George Floyd

Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat released the following statement regarding the verdict reached in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin and the death of George Floyd:Continue reading

Attorney General James Urges U.S. Senate To Pass The George Floyd Justice In Policing Act Of 2021

New York Attorney General Letitia James and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 10 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021. Continue reading

Court TV’s Live Coverage Of The Death Of George Floyd Murder Trial Begins

Court TV, the only multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting, and expert analysis of the nation's most important and compelling trials.Continue reading

Harlem Representative Espaillat Votes To Pass George Floyd Justice In Policing Act

This week, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) voted to pass H.R. 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Democrats’ bold, Continue reading

Netflix Announces Multi-Million Cash Commitment To Help Black Communities

Netflix has announced that it will put 2 percent of its cash holdings towards supporting the economic development of black communities.Continue reading

Venture Capital Firm Harlem Capital Receives $10M Investment From Apple

The VC firm Harlem Capital was built on the foundation of empowering entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds and eliminating barriers that stand in the way of access to capital.Continue reading

Women Taking Action Series, “LayerUp!” Stop Talking And Pivot To Your Success

Harlem fave MLM Represents has curated an all-star panel of efficacious women who are shaping society’s perception of Black and Brown women’s ability to thrive in entrepreneurial and leadership careers.Continue reading

New Book Rise Up, Confronting A Country At The Crossroads By Rev Al Sharpton

Beginning with a foreword by Michael Eric Dyson and closing with Harlem's Rev. Al Sharpton’s moving eulogy for George Floyd, Continue reading

Funding Cuts Threatened From Harlem To Hollis Over ‘Anarchy,’ Says Trump

A threat by President Donald Trump to defund New York City over what he called "anarchy, violence, and destruction" prompted equally harsh pushback.Continue reading

Seitu’s World: Families, Harlemites And The Nation At The March On Washington 2020

Today, photographer Seitu Oronde was with supporters, residents, electeds, the National Action Network (NAN) team, Reverend Al Sharpton, and many others marking the 57th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for racial justice.Continue reading