Harlem’s Billie Holiday Sings ‘Strange Fruit,’ In 1939 (Audio)

“Strange Fruit” is a song performed most famously by Harlem’s Billie Holiday, who recorded the powerful song in 1939. 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: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails…

New York Rens 100th Anniversary Harlem Court Repainting

Public Outdoor Basketball Court At Howard Bennett Playground On West 135th Street To Be Repainted and Refurbished To Honor Legendary Team. 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: . You can revoke your consent to receive…

CUNY Dance Initiative Announces Spring 2024 Performances

The CUNY Dance Initiative (CDI), is an expansive program providing NYC choreographers and dance companies with creative residencies on 13 CUNY college campuses. 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: . You can revoke your consent…

The Fabulous, Lena Mary Calhoun Horne, 1917-

Lena Mary Calhoun Horne, born June 30, 1917, is an Harlem singer and actress. 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: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using…

Rediscovered Music Of Julia Perry Featured In Four-Day Festival In New York

From March 13-16, 2024, Experiential Orchestra (EXO) and Videmus will present the Julia Perry Centenary Celebration and Festival in New York City. 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: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by…

Mayor’s Office Allocates $600K To Immigrant Peer Navigator Program

Today, Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro announced a $600,000 grant from The Rockefeller Foundation. 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: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any…

NYS BPHA Caucus Applauds The Appointees To New York Reparations Commission

Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Carl Heastie announced their appointments to the Community Commission on Reparations Remedies. 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: . You can revoke your consent…