The Urbanworld Film Festival-Zane’s Sex Chronicles By Derrick Salters for Harlem World Magazine There was a buzz in the air Friday night at the AMC Loews Theater on 34th street, due to the screening of Zane’s Sex Chronicles at the Urbanworld Film Festival. New York Times best-selling author Zane mixed it up with media, as…

Voices of the Everyday People for Change (VOTE People for Change), Craig Schley’s candidacy for US Congress in the 15thDistrict of New York, challenging incumbent Congressman Charles Rangel. 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:…

Dear Friends, It is with sadness and excitement that I announce that The Harlem Tea Room will be closing its doors at the end of September. The official close date is September 28th.I would like to thank you all for your encouragement and support over these last 4 years. Whether you came as a regular…

Puttin’ on the Ritz is a popular song written and published in 1929 by Irving Berlin and introduced by Harry Richman in the musical film Puttin’ on the Ritz (1930). The title derives from the slang expression “putting on the Ritz”, meaning to dress very fashionably. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant…

“Before RAP knew its name, there was a group of ambitious young men who reflected the harsh spirit of their times and whose work remains prophetic and inspirational today. Born in Harlem on May 19, 1968 , The Last Poets spoke out as few other musical groups had, or have since, about racism, poverty and…

Up-and-coming hip hop star Teyana Taylor has style in spades. Fans of Ms. Taylor first got to know her signature style on MTV‘s “My Super Sweet 16.” 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: .…

HW caught up with hitmakers Amilcar “PRO” Welton (center) manager, John Ho (left) and Vyente Ruffin producers for Royal XVI as they discuss branding, their NY state of mine and success… Harlem World Magazine: Define the name Royal XVI? Royal: We came up with the name, with more than beats and production in mind. The…

Noted author Walter Dean Myers shares his memories of the Black Capital of the World. Harlem began in the 19th century as an upscale community for people who wanted gracious living but not Fifth Avenue prices. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form,…

On Thursday February 21, 2008, HW was one the scene for the Fuzion Artist Management in Cooperation with the GreyWolf Group presented “A Thunder in 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…

Groundbreaking Harlem filmmaker St. Clair Bourne died Saturday in a New York hospital after an operation to remove a brain tumor. 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…