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Seitu’s World: Harlem Celebrates Sylvia’s Restaurant’s 61st Anniversary In Harlem

By HWMagazine

In a dazzling celebration of history, heritage, and culinary excellence, photojournalist Seitu Oronde graced the iconic Sylvia's restaurant in Harlem, NY, on its 61st anniversary.

Seitu’s World: A Celebration Of David Banks And Birthday Of Kathy Sharpton

Photographs by Seitu Oronde

On an unforgettable evening in the heart of Harlem, the spirit of celebration radiated through the halls of NAN (National Action Network) on Sunday, May 21st, 2023.

The Graduates Of The Mini Medical School At Touro In Harlem

Ninety-five high school students from throughout New York City recently celebrated their completion of an afterschool STEM program called MedAchieve.

Eartha’s World: Harlem, It’s 2023! What’s It Gonna Be?

by Eartha Watts Hicks, Editor-in-Chief

The first time my family was homeless, it was my fault. I was a latchkey kid, like everybody else back then.

“Harlem’s Coney Island,” The Fort George Amusement Park In New York, 1894

Fort George Amusement Park was a trolley park and amusement park that operated in Washington Heights and Inwood, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Seitu’s World: Sylvia’s Restaurant Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary Annual Community Breakfast Party 2022

On Monday, August 1, 2022, Sylvia's Restaurant celebrated its 60th Anniversary and Annual Community Breakfast Party in Harlem, New York.

Brixton Comes To Harlem, Neighbors From Across The Pond Find Common Ground In The Best Community In The World

They are legendary neighborhoods, an ocean apart, yet connected by parallel histories and similar challenges.

5001 FLAVORS Celebrates 30 Years of Fashion, Family, And Flavors At The Museum Of The City Of New York

This spring the family behind 5001 FLAVORS and Harlem Haberdashery are celebrating two amazing anniversaries – 30 Years of 5001 FLAVORS and 10 Years of Harlem Haberdashery.

“Black Box” A Community Impact Project By Michael Coppage Presented By ArtCrawl Harlem Debuts On Governors Island

ArtCrawl Harlem presents Michael Coppage “Black Box” an immersive Community Impact and Engagement Project aimed at making black men and women more accessible outside of the workplace and play space.

The 20th Annual Imagenation Outdoors Festival Continues With Kids Night Out Screening Of Encanto And More

The 20th Annual ImageNation Outdoors Festival kicked continues thru September 10, 2022.

Re-Startup Brewery In Harlem’s Blue Light Brightens

Founder Julian Riley with new 6-pack

During the Prohibition Era, there was a brownstone speakeasy in Harlem that made its own house beer in the basement.

Mayor Adams, Commissioner Rodriquez Announce More 100 Safe Street Redesign Projects To be Completed This Year

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today announced that the city is on track to complete more than 100 safe street redesigns in 2022.Continue reading

It’s Summertime Fun As The Fresh Air Fund Opens Free Summer Spaces In Harlem, New York

The Fresh Air Fund Summer Spaces program provides fun, free and safe play spaces for New York City children, ages five through 12, at neighborhood-based locations including Harlem.Continue reading

Harlem’s Dr. Rahsaan Harris Talks Small Business, Inspirations, And More On The Harlem World Magazine Podcast

Dr. Rahsaan Harris talks about small business, inspirations, and more with host and founder Danny Tisdale, on The Harlem World Magazine Podcast.Continue reading

Seitu’s World: The State Of Black America At Conversation At CCNY In Harlem

Photographs By Seitu Oronde On Thursday, June 2, 2022, The State Of Black America conversation took place at City College New York (CCNY) in Harlem, NY.Continue reading