Macy Gray, Alan Thicke And Others Rocked At The Rock For Research Benefit

Celebrities and musicians came out to celebrate the First Annual Rock For Research Summer Concert to benefit the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute (RMI). 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…

Off-duty Cop Mugged While Walking Dog In Harlem

The NYPost reports that one of New York’s Finest. an off-duty cop was mugged while walking his dog in Harlem Sunday night, police sources said. 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…

Kicking It In Harlem With Taimak: The Last Dragon

By Eartha Watts-Hicks The year was 1986, and the movie Berry Gordy presents The Last Dragon was nothing short of a phenomenon. Highly anticipated, it blended the worlds of film, music, radio, and television with its incredible movie soundtrack and music videos, featuring Vanity and DeBarge, among others. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our…

8 Tips For National Cell Phone Courtesy Month

By Sharon Schweitzer You’re in a business meeting and someone’s phone starts ringing. You’re in a restaurant and your date is looking at his or her phone all evening instead of talking to you. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to…

Development On 69 East 125th Street Space In Harlem

The 12-story rental building at 69 East 125th Street in East Harlem is getting close to its full height. The developers, Greystone who picked up the full lot for $11.55 million in 2014, and Kutnicki Bernstein Architects are the designers, which has reached the 11th floor along 125th Street. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter…

Harlem’s Alicia Keys Keeps It Real

According to Harlem’s Alicia Keys‘s powerful missive in this week’s issue of Lenny Letter, “Time to Uncover,” her personal #nomakeup movement started with a photo shoot. 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…

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Tyrone “The Harlem Butcher” Jackson, New York Golden Gloves Champ

Tyrone Jackson, aka Tyrone “The Harlem Butcher” Jackson, born in Harlem, Jackson was a ferocious puncher, frequently knocking out opponents stemming back to his amateur boxing career that included two appearances in the New York Golden Gloves finals. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes,…

‘Negroes You Ain’t Never Seen Before’: Al Sharpton On Rangel Congressional Seat

The Rev. Al Sharpton discussed the race for retiring Congressman Charles Rangel‘s seat—using a weekly live address to endorse Rangel’s favored successor and to blast “political gentrification,” “new leadership” and “negroes you ain’t never seen before.” Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to…

Big L’s Accused Murderer Fatally Shot And Killed in Harlem

Big L (pictured on left) whose birth name was Lamont Coleman was shot nine times in the face and chest on February 15, 1999, ending the talented MC’s life and career at 24-years-old. 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 Rep Rangel Stands Up By Sitting In

By Rep. Charles Rangel This week I have never felt more honored to be a member of the Democratic Party as we participated in a historic sit-in on the House floor against gun violence. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to…

Op-Ed: It’s Time for Summer Leisure and Learning

By NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña Summertime brings opportunities to cheer on friends at neighborhood baseball games, visit a local playground or community pool, venture to the beach or enjoy a block party.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive…