Ida Bell Wells-Barnett (July 16, 1862 – March 25, 1931) was an African-American journalist, newspaper editor, suffragist, sociologist, and an early leader in the civil rights movement. 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: .…
Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr. was born on April 16, 1947, in Harlem, New York, the only child of Cora Lillian, a department store price checker, and Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Sr., a transit police officer and jazz musician. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this…
A new report jointly released by Foundation Center and the Campaign for Black Male Achievement shows a distinct trend toward increased U.S. foundation funding for organizations and programs that are working to improve the life outcomes of Black males. Education historically receives the largest share of this support, but giving in other areas, including human services…
By Seitu Oronde The 29th Annual Salute to Mother’s Celebration at the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation in Brooklyn, New York kicked off on Monday, May 8th 2014 with all the incredible mothers from all over New York City. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form,…
Harlem Hospital is inviting families to Read and Romp at a special literacy event for children. The goal is to encourage Harlem families to prepare their kids for school by reading to them at home. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you…
By Seitu Oronde Ron Carter book signing for his new book Building Jazz Bass Lines: A compendium of techniques for great jazz bass lines including play-along CD on May 5th, 2014 at the Carlyle Hotel in New York City. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting…
By Seitu Oronde The Bronx Community College Annual 5K run took place on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 to a fun filled crew of runners from all around the community. The fantastic event happens every May in the Bronx community and we’re already looking forward to 2015. The event was sponsored by Health First. Related articles…
Crystal cut his teeth on Jazz when Jazz artists such as Arvell Shaw, Pee Wee Russell, Eddie Condon, and Billie Holiday were often guests in his family home on the upper Eastside. 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…
Eastern Consolidated, a leading investment sales brokerage firm, has been retained as the exclusive agent to market for sale three adjacent prime corner properties in East Harlem at 2171 Second Avenue aka 250-254 East 112th Street, 256 East 112th Street, and 2173-2175 Second Avenue aka 258 East 112th Street for $14.5 million. Become a Harlem…
RhythmAndSoulRadio.com presents The Rendezvous. One of NYC’s hottest and longest running events featuring live performances from independent artists. 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…
The fashionable anniversary celebration will bridge the historic past of Harlem recognizing the rich history of Mount Morris’ past as a race track, and tying in local retail & style with sports and family. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you…
Harlem in the early 1940s was a place in flux. Though the Renaissance had ended a decade or so earlier, the cultural scene was still quite vibrant, with legendary jazz musicians, dancers, and entertainers of all sorts performing regularly in its many nightclubs. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please…
Leonard Harper (born April 9, 1899 in Birmingham, Alabama- died February 4, 1943, Harlem, New York) was a producer /stager/ choreographer in New York City during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 1930s. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form, you are consenting…
Benjamin Rucker (1892–1934) was an American stage magician, better known by his stage name Black Herman. 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 time…
We caught up with Luce Ortiz and asked her a few questions about how her life and has changed as she started her training as part of Team For Kids for the upcoming ING NYC Marathon on November 6th 2011. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field…