Since the days of the Renaissance, Harlem has served as the epicenter of art, literature, music and fashion. Continue Reading →
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Langston, Duke, Schomburg – Start Your Own Renaissance In The New Year
We love these Paul Evans The Cagney II Stitched Cap-Toe Oxford by Oxbloods, as five star reviewer Carlito (Ecclesiastes 12:12) said on Amazon these are “Word class high quality shoes”. Continue Reading →
Gun Incidents Near Morningside Park Ignite Fear In Harlem
A Queens teenager visiting his aunt in Harlem heard the chilling words “It’s time to get lit” before bullets suddenly pierced his right thigh and right foot. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Jessie Waddell, Founder Of The West Indian Carnival, NY 1920’s
Many slaves brought the tradition of African outdoor ceremonies to the Caribbean. However, once enslaved, they were prohibited from holding public celebrations despite their slaveholders’ engagement in street parades like Mardi Gras. Continue Reading →
Hello, Jimi Hendrix London Apartment Opens To Public
Jimi Hendrix spent many years in Harlem at the Palm Cafe, the Apollo Theater and many more venues. As some of you may know Harlem has had a number of historical buildings, the Renaissance, Cotton Club, the Lafayette Theater, Connie’s Inn, the Ubangi Club, the Audubon Ballroom, the Savoy Ballroom, the Harlem Opera House, Continue Reading →