“The spell of Africa is upon me. The ancient witchery of her medicine is burning my drowsy, dreamy blood. This is not a country, it is a world—a universe of itself and for itself, a thing Different, Immense, Menacing, Alluring. It is a great black bosom where the Spirit longs to die. It is a…

The travel and curiosities website AtlasObscura.com, an online compendium of the world’s wonders.  In addition to the website we regularly host unique lectures, behind the scenes tours and highly-stylized cocktail galas in unusual places with the hopes of encouraging exploration and discovery amongst our members while sharing these very special historic gems. Become a Harlem…

We are taking dramatic steps towards more transparency so members of the press and public can see how our legislative process works … – East Harlem Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito In a great article today by the Gotham Gazzette  ow on May 14 the New York City Council unanimously passed a rules reform package that…

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The fashion industry has teamed up with a charity Born Free to create a collection to wipe out AIDS among infants in South Africa, and Harlem resident and Ethiopian model Liya Kebede, dedicated to maternal health in her native country, has designed several pieces for the collection. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter…

On May 12th, 2014 the men and women of the Bronx Veteran Advisory Council were payed tribute by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., who have served our country in the armed forces at the Maestro’s, at 1703 Bronxdale Avenue in the Bronx, New York. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s)…

More than 1,000 low-wage workers from around the city joined hands today with interfaith clergy members and labor officials for a historic “Faith and Justice” walk to Harlem’s Riverside Church, urging Albany to let cities around the state to set their own minimum wages. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to…

CrainsNewYork reports that on Monday morning, Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled his administration’s ambitious plan to build and preserve 200,000 units of affordable housing, one that he says will house half a million people at a cost of more than $41 billion over the next decade. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select…

The kids are from East Harlem, the NFL selected them, in particular, for a Play 60 event with draft prospects because of a recent gas explosion that leveled buildings throughout their neighborhood. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails…

Harlem World Magazine spoke to Norma and Traci Lilly, owners of Imani Jewelry in a Q and A in honor of their 30th anniversary. The e-interview was done after their opening of their One Day Pop Up Boutique in April, 2014, at the RAW Space in Harlem.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select…

Jacquie Jones, who has served as executive director of the Harlem-based National Black Programming Consortium (NBPC) since 2005, has stepped down. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this…

Amateur Night at the Apollo has a new theme song. The Apollo is pleased to announce that Clifton Williams, a senior at Berklee College of Music, has won the Amateur Night Song Competition. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive…

There is one person in the health care system who plays an important role in providing care but whose needs are often overlooked – the family caregiver. Family caregivers provide unpaid care to loved ones often at great personal cost.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine…

Reverend Al Sharpton is calling for the NBA to investigate Donald Sterling ASAP — telling TMZ Sports, “No one should be allowed to own a team if they have in fact engaged in this kind of racial language.” Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes,…