National Geographic Taps Anthony Hemingway As Executive Producer And Director For “Genius: Aretha”

National Geographic, with Imagine Television Studios and Fox 21 Television Studios, has announced that the cast joining previously announced Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet,” Broadway’s “The Color Purple“) as Aretha Franklin in the next installment of the Emmy-winning global anthology series GENIUS: ARETHA. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this…

East Harlem’s Vito “I Vote My Conscience” Marcantonio (Video)

Harlem’s Vito Anthony Marcantonio, December 10, 1902 – August 9, 1954, was an Italian-American lawyer and democratic socialist politician. Originally a member of the Republican Party and a supporter of Fiorello LaGuardia, he switched to the American Labor Party. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By…

JBF To Honor Marcus Samuelsson At Chefs And Champagne NYC Summer Fundraiser

The James Beard Foundation (JBF), the country’s preeminent culinary organization, announced today that Marcus Samuelsson, multiple James Beard Award–winning chef, author, philanthropist, and restaurateur, will be honored at this year’s Chefs & Champagne on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting…

Join Fab Flo Anthony Talk Woman’s History Month On The Danny Tisdale Show

Join “Flo” Anthony a syndicated celebrity radio host, columnist, writer, and Harlem resident, and Danny Tisdale host of, The Danny Tisdale Show, The Best Talk in Harlem, during Woman’s History Month 2017. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing…

Harlem’s Marcus Samuelsson At 2016 Welcome Conference

The Welcome Conference, a hospitality summit created by Eleven Madison Park’s Will Guidara and Journee’s Anthony Rudolf, is returning with Harlem’s Marcus Samuelsson to New York on June 6th, 2016. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails…

Ida Bell Wells-Barnett July 16 1862 – March 25 1931

Ida Bell Wells-Barnett (July 16, 1862 – March 25, 1931) was an African-American journalist, newspaper editor, suffragist, sociologist, and an early leader in the civil rights movement. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: .…

Harlem’s Carmelo Anthony Slam Dunk With Monroe Houses‬ Basketball Court

NYCHA GM Michael Kelly was joined by the‪ Harlemite Carmelo Anthony and his  Carmelo Anthony Foundation‬, Council Member Annabel Palma, and Assembly Member Marcos Crespo for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the refurbishment of the ‪‎Monroe Houses‬ basketball court in the ‪ Bronx‬. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use.…

Edwin Marcial’s ‘El Barrio Walk of Fame’ in East Harlem

Why should Hollywood have more fun than East Harlem? A businessman, actor and former City Council candidate wants to create an “El Barrio Walk of Fame” on E. 106th St. between Third and Lexington Aves. to honor East Harlem stars and legends. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave…

Latin Grammy Award-Winning Artist Samuel Torres Heads To Aaron Davis Hall In Harlem

City College Center for the Arts proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Flying South, a musical performance by Latin Grammy Award-winning percussionist, composer and arranger, Samuel Torres and his Latin Chamber Ensemble. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive…