Publishers Celebrate Harlem’s James Baldwin Centennial With Reissues

By Sophia Stewart Publishers Weekly With the 100th birthday of author and civil rights activist James Baldwin on the horizon, a handful of publishers with Baldwin titles in their backlists have launched new publishing programs commemorating the event. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes,…

Vanel Introduces Bill To Ban Robots With Guns From Harlem To The Hudson (Video)

Last week, New York State Assemblymember Clyde Vanel and Senator Jeremy Cooney introduced legislation A10374 (Vanel)/S9439A (Cooney). 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…

Mayor Adams Announces New Appointments To The Charter Revision Commission

New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of the full slate of 13 members of the Charter Revision Commission (CRC) announced yesterday. 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…

CORE Announces New Commissioners and Drafts NYC Community Equity Priorities

Today, the New York City Commission on Racial Equity (CORE) unveiled the appointment of 11 out of 14 inaugural commissioners, bringing together a variety of experienced civil servants and new voices to champion racial equity and social justice. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would…

Stephanie’s View: Frederick Douglass, A Review Of A Man!

By Stephanie Woods-McKinney While reading a book about one of the most recognized, influential, and inspiring abolitionists of the 19th century, titled “Frederick Douglass: A Novel,” I became extremely curious about the author Sidney Morrison.  Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to…

Mayor Adams To Resume Paused Project Honoring NYC Women With Monuments

NYC Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie Cumbo today announced the revival of the building of monuments honoring women influential in the city’s history.  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…

Benjamin J. Davis Jr., Lawyer, Communist, And City Council Member In Harlem 1903-1964

Benjamin Jefferson Davis Jr., September 8, 1903 – August 22, 1964, was a Harlem lawyer and communist who was elected in 1943 to the NYC Council, representing Harlem. 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.…