In an article from 2014, Harlem World Magazine wrote that Harlem’s Marcus Garvey’s SS Shadyside sank in the Harlem River in 1921. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: John F. Kennedy
Glenn Hunter Talks Harlem History Museum, Garvey, Kennedy And More On The Danny Tisdale Show
Join Glenn Hunter, co-founder and co-executive director of Harlem Cultural Archives as he talks Harlem History Museum, Marcus Garvey’s SS Shadyside, John F. Kennedy’s PT 59, and more with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show. Continue Reading →
John F. Kennedy Presidential Campaign In Harlem, New York 1960 (Full Speech & New Video)
A great photograph taken of John F. Kennedy Democratic nominee speaking at a rally in front of the historic Hotel Theresa on the southwest corner at 7th Avenue (Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.,) looking northeast towards 125th Street in Harlem, New York, on October 12, 1960. Continue Reading →
Harlem Rep Espaillat Announces Support Of Green New Deal For Climate Change
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced his support of the “Green New Deal,” a proposal being touted by Representative-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) aimed at overhauling energy use, reducing carbon emissions, and creating new jobs. Continue Reading →
Senator John F. Kennedy Speaks In Front Of Hotel Theresa, New York, NY, 1960, (Video)
Here is a rare video of remarks made by the then Democratic party presidential candidate Senator John F. Kennedy. Continue Reading →
Harlem Rep Espaillat Recognizes Equal Pay Day
Today, Harlem Congressman Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement in recognition of Equal Pay Day. Continue Reading →
Flights Canceled At JFK, LaGuardia And Newark Ahead Of Nor’easter
Hey Harlem, Patch just reported that around 500 New York City flights have already been canceled as the city braces for its second major storm in a week to hit on Wednesday. Continue Reading →
Adam Clayton Powell Jr., The First Black Person Elected to Congress
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., November 29, 1908 – April 4, 1972, was an American politician and pastor who represented Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives (1945–71). Continue Reading →