Harlem’s Legendary Samuel Jesse Battle, The First African-American New York City Police Department Officer, 1883 – 1966

Samuel Jesse Battle, January 16, 1883 – August 7, 1966, was an American police officer and the first African-American New York City Police Department officer, sworn in on March 6, 1911. 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…

A2IM Announces Fellows For 2022 Black Independent Music Accelerator

Black entrepreneurs have been integral to the music industry throughout its storied history, yet they remain underrepresented in boardrooms and executive positions. 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…

Ta-Nehisi Coates And Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter Talk Their Creative Process, Their Inspirations And More Live At The Apollo

Hailed as “our most vital public intellectual” (Vanity Fair), MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Ta-Nehisi Coates is no stranger to the Apollo stage 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 can revoke your…

Coalition Of Organizations Commend The Administration For New Protected Status For Parts Of Sudan

Today, the Temporary Protected Status Deferred Enforced Departure Administrative Advocacy Coalition (TPS-DED AAC) commends the Biden administration. 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…

Black Experience On Xfinity One Year Anniversary As Comcast To Offer $1M In Grants To Emerging Black Filmmakers

Comcast NBCUniversal celebrates the one-year anniversary of Black Experience on Xfinity by announcing plans to offer $1M in the form of ten $100K grants to emerging Black filmmakers. 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…

CERF+ Spotlights SoHarlem’s Janet Rodriguez A Trailblazing Black Entrepreneur Rebuilding Harlem’s Arts Industry

In honor of Black History Month, CERF+ – an award-winning non-profit devoted to supporting artists working in craft disciplines with financial relief, advocacy, and education programs – is shining a spotlight on the trailblazing entrepreneur and founder of SoHarlem, Janet Rodriguez. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field…