This Monday, February 11 marks the 50th Anniversary – to the day – when, in response to the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr…. Continue Reading →
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First Lady McCray Announces NYCHOPE, New Web Portal For Survivors Of Domestic Violence
First Lady Chirlane McCray today announced the launch of New York City’s first-ever, web-based portal, NYCHOPE, dedicated to providing resources to survivors and information to all City residents about how to help someone experiencing domestic violence. Continue Reading →
Twenty Two West (“22 West”) In Harlem
Twenty Two West or “22 West” was the name of the Harlem Restaurant – Bar – Jazz Club – Gallery & Banquet Room, that was located at 22 West.135th Street, between 5th and Lenox Avenue in Harlem, New York. Continue Reading →
Silent Protest Art Walk Curated By Dream Hampton, Jamal Joseph, Emory Douglas And More
On July 28, 2017, the art world and creative community at large will gather in mass to silently protest fear-based prejudice and bigotry that has pinnacled across the globe in the last several years. Continue Reading →
Harlem Lyricist, The Legendary Mack Gordon, 1904 – 1959
Mack Gordon (right), born Morris Gittler, June 21, 1904 – February 28, 1959, was an American composer and lyricist of songs for the stage and film. Continue Reading →
Mrs. Shirley Gooding And Family Note Regarding Harlem’s Late Great Cuba Gooding Sr.
To the many fans and all who loved Cuba Gooding Sr., who for 45 years was the lead vocalist of “The Main Ingredient,” the Gooding family, wife, Mrs. Shirley Gooding, and children, April Gooding, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Omar Gooding, Thomas Gooding, and the Gooding grandchildren… Continue Reading →
Dont Miss Top September 2015 Events In Harlem
The African American Day Parade
The African-American Day Parade was founded in the spring of 1968. The first meeting was held at 2315 Seventh Avenue in Harlem. Continue Reading →
Seitu’s World: The NAN Annual Convention in NYC
Photographs by Seitu Oronde
On Thursday, April 9, Julián Castro, Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), delivered remarks at the National Action Network’s (NAN) Annual Convention in New York City.
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 →
