Sponsored Love: “Branding: You Are Your Brand”

RhythmAndSoulRadio.com along with The Indie Soul Mixer and Harlem World Magazine presents The Soul Talk Discussion Series. 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…

The Timelessness Of The Photographs Of Kamoinge In Harlem

In 1963, the Kamoinge Workshop produced their first portfolio of photographs taken by members who made up the group. The portfolio included a statement that read: “The Kamoinge Workshop represents fifteen black photographers whose creative objectives reflect a concern for truth about the world, about society and about themselves.” Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for…

“Mr. Harlem Hospital” Dr. Louis T. Wright 1891 – 1952

Louis Tompkins Wright (July 23, 1891 – October 8, 1952) was an American surgeon and civil rights activist. In his position at Harlem Hospital he was the first African-American on the surgical staff of a non-segregated hospital in New York City. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field…

Harlem Non-Profit Brings Free Doula Care To Community

In the wake of a study released earlier this month on the benefits of doula care in bringing down health care costs, the Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership (NMPP)—a Harlem-based nonprofit offering comprehensive health and social services to families—has renewed its commitment to bring doula care to New York City women. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for…

HW Pick: Throwback Timberland Boots Updated

This winter, keep your gear simple, weather proof and quality that will last a lifetime, these throw back Timberland authentic roll top boots, these bad boys look like they’ll do the trick this Harlem winter. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting…

HW Pick: Investigation Discovery Presents “Hate In America”

Building on the success of the HATE IN AMERICA special that aired in 2015, Investigation Discovery (ID) and Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Harris are teaming with premier civil rights advocacy organization … 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…

Justin (Sean) Combs Launching Events Company

He’s been a brand practically since he was born thanks to Harlem man Diddy’s restaurant Justin’s, but now Justin Combs has garnered his own Page Six item — without his Dad picking up a kettle bell! Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you…

HW Pick: “The Christmas Song” Nat King Cole 1961 (video)

Leave it to this urbane crooner to make a lovelorn lament sound like a sepia-tinted tour through old 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: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails…

Harlem’s Elisabeth Mason Wins NYer Of The Year

East Harlem native Elisabeth Mason, co-founder and former CEO of Single Stop USA, a not-for-profit organization that connects low-income Americans with life-transforming resources, was named “New Yorker of the Year” by NY1.   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…

“Eateries Will Adjust ” Says Acclaimed Harlem Restaurateur

Harlem man Marcus Samuelsson, the chef and owner at Red Rooster and Streetbird Rotisserie, talks to Greg David at CrainsNY asked about more innovative food delivery coming down the line.  Gov. Andrew Cuomo has raised the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $15 an hour by 2018 and wants to extend the increase to all employees.…

Op-Ed: Arts Matter By Chancellor Carmen Fariña

By NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña    The power of dance, music, theater, and visual arts can impact our kids tremendously. As a teacher I saw this firsthand in the classroom when I incorporated the arts into my lessons – students beamed and were instantly engaged. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact…

“Harlem Blues” Nat King Cole, 1958 (video)

Today TimeOut New York selected Nate King Cole’s “Harlem Blues” number #41 on their list of The 100 best NYC Songs list. As far as we’re concerned, Nate King Coles “Harlem Blues” is numbero uno in our book – especially if they get married in Harlem. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact…

The Health Department Recognizes World Aids Day

The Health Department today released its 2014 HIV Surveillance Annual Report, which shows that the annual number of new HIV diagnoses in New York City has reached an all-time low, and, for the first time, includes data on HIV/AIDS among transgender New Yorkers.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please…