Vera Francis is an African-American model, actress, pin-up girl, presenter and friend of the stars like Harlem born Sammy Davis Jr., and more of 1950’s Harlem, NY. Continue Reading →
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Experience Mister Show Business Harlem’s “Sammy Davis Jr., I’ve Gotta Be Me” (Video)
DOC NYC, America’s largest documentary festival, runs November 9-16, 2017, at the IFC Center, Cinepolis Chelsea and the SVA Theatre. Our pick is Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me, about the legendary Harlemite Sammy Davis Jr.,.
Harlem’s ‘Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me,’ Film Review
The Hollywood Reports that reports that Director Sam Pollard dives into the 60 years of show business career of the iconic entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr., for American Masters. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s “Queen Of The Keys” Lillette Jenkins-Wisner (Video)
The Harlem born Lillette Jenkins-Wisner dubbed Queen of the Keys, Lillette is an internationally renowned concert pianist and vocalist. Continue Reading →
In Celebration Of Harlem’s Mr Wonderful, Samuel George “Sammy” Davis Jr, 1925 – 1990
Before Jamie Foxx, Harlem resident Donald Glover and Janet Jackson, Harlem man Sammy Davis Jr. was The triple threat performer on his birthday on December 8th, 1925, in Harlem, NY. Continue Reading →
City College Readies For The Return Of ‘On Kentucky Avenue’
Back by popular demand, On Kentucky Avenue: A Celebration of Atlantic City’s Historic Club Harlem returns to City College’s performing arts center Aaron Davis Hall on Friday, February 19, for a three-day encore engagement. Continue Reading →
City College’s ‘On Kentucky Avenue’ Returns In Harlem
Back by popular demand, On Kentucky Avenue: A Celebration of Atlantic City’s Historic Club Harlem returns to City College’s performing arts center Aaron Davis Hall on Friday, February 19, for a three-day encore engagement. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s “Sammy Davis Jr” Limited Edition Print 1955
What an amazing photograph of Harlem born, with Harlem style, dancer, singer, actor of stage and screen, musician, impressionist, “The Candy Man” Sammy Davis Jr. Continue Reading →
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