By Jeffrey B. Perry Hubert Harrison (1883-1927), the “father of Harlem radicalism” and founder of the militant “New Negro Movement,” is a giant of our history. 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…
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Lorelei Salas and staff, as well as representatives from the City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) and Small Business Services (SBS), visited businesses from Harlem To Hollis today to educate businesses about the upcoming increase in the state minimum wage. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant…
By NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña The arts can have an incredible impact on our kids’ lives, which is why when I became Chancellor, one of my goals was to ensure that every child in our City, regardless of their zip code or home language, has the opportunity to learn about and pursue the arts…
Christian Rodriguez, a 24-year-old graduate student from the Bronx pursuing his master’s degree at the Touro College Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) is among 31 students recently awarded a prestigious scholarship under a $2.5 million grant from the federal government’s Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant…
By Joe Pantigoso Recently, while mentoring a group of student startups, I was asked how to start a brand from scratch. Startups, I’ve found, are incredibly knowledgeable and expert at their new ventures, but often less experienced at branding. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By…
Today the New York City Council will vote on creating an Office of Crime Victim Services to provide important resources to relevant individuals in need. 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…
Charles Henry “Charlie” Christian (July 29, 1916 – March 2, 1942) was an American swing and jazz guitarist who lived and played the electric guitar throughout Harlem. 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: .…
Bed Bath & Beyond is pleased to announce the opening of its Harlem location featuring 23,000 square feet of quality domestic merchandise and home furnishings. 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…
Commissioner Feniosky Peña-Mora of the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced today that three major projects recently completed by DDC in Washington Heights have received a total of six prestigious architecture and engineering awards in the last 12 months. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please…
Chancellor Carmen Fariña today released the 2015-16 School Quality Reports and announced that New York City’s post secondary enrollment rate is its highest ever – 55 percent of New York City’s Class of 2015 (students entering 9th grade in Fall 2011). Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this…
The Harlem School of the Arts held its Fall 2016 Masquerade Ball on October 31st honoring Michael Feinstein with the Dorothy Maynor Award, Sandra L. Richards with the Betty Allen Lifetime Achievement Award, and Stan Lathan and Sanaa Lathan with the Visionary Artist Awards. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use.…
In a major effort to ensure fair employment practices and close the pay gap for women and people of color, Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed Executive Order 21 prohibiting City agencies from inquiring about the salary history of job applicants. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this…
The Health Department today launched a campaign educating parents about asthma as a chronic illness and the need to manage their child’s asthma every day. 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…
At the American Public Health Association (APHA) annual conference in Denver, the New York City Health Department today presented findings from a new and successful outreach effort that distributes free HIV self-test kits to New Yorkers among populations overrepresented in the NYC HIV epidemic – men and transgender people who have sex with men (MTSM).…
By Henry Kingston It’s Pinktober and everyone’s painting the town pink! True, the color sure helps to create a lot of curiosity, but is that all that is required to spread awareness about breast cancer? Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are…