Real estate investor Bo Belmont has made a bold move by offering $30 million for Harlem's Sean "Diddy" Combs' notorious Los Angeles mansion, significantly below the original $62 million asking price.
Continue readingSponsored Love: The Best Spots In London For Dance Lovers, Top Studios, Dance Floors, And Learning Spots
London, a center of innovation and culture worldwide, has a very varied dance scene that draws both casual fans and seasoned pros.
Continue readingTalleyrand’s Harlem Hiatus: The Prince Of Diplomats’ American Interlude
A Tale of Exile, Intrigue, and Real Estate. In the annals of diplomatic history, few figures loom as large as Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord.
Continue readingLincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry, “Stepin Fetchit,” The Rise And Fall Of The First Black Super Star, 1902 – 1985
By HWM
Lincoln Theodore Monroe Andrew Perry, better known as Stepin Fetchit, was a groundbreaking figure in American entertainment.
Continue readingBoston: Smino Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award By Harvard’s Black Men’s Forum
Rapper and songwriter Smino received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from Harvard University’s Black Men’s Forum at their Annual Brotherhood Banquet.
Continue readingWhat’s Up Miss Lil: Live Music & Spoken Word Performed On Harlem Mountaintop
By Lil Nickelson
On Sunday, November 10th, 2024, my friend and photographer Rudy Collins and I met around 12:00pm in Marcus Garvey Park entrance at 124th Street and 5th Avenue in Harlem.
Continue readingCarlos Garcia‘s “Valor y Sacrificio” Opening In East Harlem
Pedro Albizu Campos was one of the most prominent figures of the 20th century in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Continue readingOliver Scholars: A Quest To Provide Diversity At Boarding Schools
By Stephanie Woods
Oliver Scholars has lived up to their mission for the past 40 years and recently celebrated their 40th anniversary at Cipriani's in New York City.
Continue readingA Journey Through Time: The TARS Trolley In Harlem, NY, 1946 (Photographs)
In the heart of Harlem, a remarkable photograph from 1946 captures an essential piece of New York City's transportation history.
Continue readingPower Alley / Levante Gets Limited Theatrical Release In NY And LA
ArtMattan Films, the film distribution arm of ArtMattan Productions, has announced the theatrical release of Power Alley, the 2023 drama film directed by Lillah Halla, also known by its Portuguese title “Levante.”
Continue readingRobert Battle Appointed Resident Choreographer Of Paul Taylor Dance Company
Robert Battle has been named Resident Choreographer of the Paul Taylor Dance Company effective immediately, it was announced today by Artistic Director Michael Novak.
Continue readingCreative Neon Sign Ideas, Incorporating Neon Into Your Aesthetic
The allure of neon lights in Australia has surged as these vivid illuminations have transitioned from being the hallmark of bustling cityscapes to stylish interior décor.
Continue readingThe Wecksquaesgeek Indians Of Quinnahung (Harlem, NY) 1626 –
The original settlers of Harlem the Wecksquaesgeek Indians, raised corn and tobacco and called their land Quinnahung, or Planting Neck. Continue reading
Harlem Fave Quincy Jones’ 1981 Masterpiece The Dude Celebrates 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Vinyl
In 1981, Quincy Jones released The Dude, a monumental pop-soul album created with a stellar cast of vocalists, studio musicians, and songwriters.Continue reading
Hoo-ah! East Harlem’s Al Pacino’s ‘Sonny Boy’ Shines Light On The Man Behind The Legend
In his highly anticipated memoir "Sonny Boy," East Harlem's own Al Pacino invites readers into the shadows of his illustrious career.
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