New York Public Library’s A People’s History of Harlem

Harlem history deserves to be documented, preserved, and celebrated, and the New York Public Library started their Community Oral History Project to collect Harlem and surrounding Harlem stories from those who have lived them firsthand. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive…

Harlem’s Pura Belpré, The First Puerto Rican Librarian in NYC

Pura Belpré (1899–1982) was the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City. She was also a writer, collector of folktales, and puppeteer. 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…

Interview: Dick Parsons And Alexander Smalls Honored By C-CAP

By CC Minton On Tuesday, March 3rd, Former Chairman and CEO of Time Warner Dick Parsons and Executive Chef & Harlem Restaurateur Alexander Smalls were honored, in front of 800 guests, at the 25th Anniversary Benefit celebration of the Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP). Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s)…

Dining With Miss Lil: New Harlem Besame Esta Muy Caliente

New Harlem Besame Latino Soul Lounge esta muy caliente folks.  In English it means that the restaurant is very hot.  The restaurant is located at 2070 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard on the Southwest corner of 124th Street. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes,…

Up Close with CC Minton: Harlem Haberdashery Hosts Hospital Benefit

By CC Minton Harlem Haberdashery hosted its second Masquerade Ball benefiting Harlem Hospital Center’s Pediatric Outpatient programs. 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 field blank.By…

Up Close with CC Minton Interview: Team USA Supports RunJumpThrow

By CC Minton USA Track & Field champion hurdler Kristi Castlin along with world indoor champion jumper, Will Clay and world champion, high jumper, Jesse Williams led the RunJumpThrow Experience during the Millrose Games at the Armory in New York City on February 12, 2015. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s)…

Harlem Brownstone Closes At An Astonishing $2.2 Million

The townhouse at 16 West 123rd Street in the Mount Morris Historic District has sold for $2.2 million, a full $200,000 over its ask. 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…

The Harlem Renaissances Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, the second child of school teacher Carrie (Caroline) Mercer Langston and her husband James Nathaniel Hughes (1871-1934). 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…

Interview: Fashion And Event Production Designer Marc Wilson

By Kass The fashion industry serves as one of the key visual industries making full use of events marketing.  Events’ marketing serves as a larger umbrella for the amazing aesthetic of events production and design.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like…

Join us from Wellness to Weight Loss in 2015

By CC Minton A new year’s resolution can be more than just an announcement.  Some of the most popular reasons for making changes in 2015 include spending less, saving more, getting organized and losing weight which tops the list.  To sum it up, all of these things tie into wellness. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up…

The Links Recognized Leaders at 10th Biennial Holiday Gala

By CC Minton In a celebratory afternoon affair, The Metro-Manhattan Chapter of the Links, Incorporated honored Dawn Davis, Reginald Van Lee, and Barbara Smith at its tenth biennial holiday gala on December 14 at Gotham Hall in New York City.   Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine…