Boxer James “The Harlem Hammer” Butler, Harlem NY, 1972-
James Butler Jr., born December 18, 1972 in Harlem, New York, is an American former light heavyweight boxer, former USBA super middleweight champion.Continue reading
Development At 2150 Second Avenue, East Harlem, NY
East Harlem’s days of abandoned buildings and vacant lots are receding quickly into the past. Today, we have a rendering for a narrow 11-story residential building at 2150 Second Avenue, between East 110th and 111th streets, East Harlem, New York.Continue reading
Google’s Homage To Harlem’s Frankie Manning
Google has paid tribute to the Ambassador of Lindy Hop, Frankie Manning, who would have turned 102-years-old today (26 May), it it's lstest doodle. Continue reading
‘Stride Toward Freedom’ Signed By King The Day Of Assassination Attempt 1958
Martin Luther King Jr signed autographed book assassination attempt PSA/DNA For an incredible man who simple stated "I Have a Dream," Martin Luther King Jr. Continue reading
New York Is 2016’s 8th Worst State For Military Retirees
Happy Military Appreciation Month! All military personnel face tough challenges when readjusting to civilian life upon retirement, which, for the average officer, happens at age 47. Continue reading
Seitu’s World: Harlem Eat Up And The Stroll In Harlem NY
Photographs by Seitu Oronde
Great images from the community events and behind-the-scenes of the annual Harlem Eaten Up And The Stroll event that happened took place today Saturday, May 21st, 2016 in Morningside Park in Harlem, New York.Continue reading
The Most Expensive Home In Harlem $5.4 Mil
The Most Expensive Home In Harlem is this wonderful 1968 square foot condo home right in the heart of central Harlem, New York. Continue reading
Marcus Garvey Speech Harlem, New York 1921 (Audio)
This is the explanation of the Objects Of The Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), in a studio recording made by African-American leader Marcus Garvey at Liberty Hall in Harlem, New York in July 1921.Continue reading
Fire East 119th Street And Park Avenue In Harlem (Update)
Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at East 119th Street and Park Avenue in Harlem, New York.Continue reading
Wendy’s To Replace Workers With Self Service Kiosks
Wendy's is getting ready to change the fast-food industry. The fast-food giant plans to install self-service kiosks at its restaurants because of growing labor costs linked to minimum-wage increases. Continue reading
Harlem School Of The Arts Founder, Dorothy Maynor Original “Booking Ad,” 1948
This is a "One of the Finest Soprano Voices Of Our Time" original Harlem collectible from 1948 campaign ad. It's a beautifully designed black and white booking ad for Harlemite and soprano Dorothy Maynor 1910-1996.Continue reading
HW Pick: Baseball Legend Jackie Robinson’s Former Brownstone $2.9M
This gorgeous Bedford-Stuyvesant house comes with a serious pedigree, the brownstone was once home to sports icon and color-barrier-breaker Jackie Robinson, who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1947 to 1956 and in the 1960s, he helped establish the Freedom National Bank, an African-American-owned financial institution based in Harlem, New York. Continue reading
5 Weekend Getaways From Harlem, New York
Summer in Harlem can mean cool cocktails on a rooftop, or breezy walks along the waterfront. But it can also mean sticky subway stations and flocks of tourists along 125th Street and more.Continue reading
Behind The Lens: Fort Tryon Park In Inwood
Michael Palma, travel and urban photographer, will teach lighting techniques, fill flash methods, and composition, using the scenic landmark Fort Tryon Park and its many vistas. Bring your camera.Continue reading
NY’s The 13th Worst State For Working Moms From Harlem To Hollywood
With Mother’s Day less than a week away and solo moms with young children constituting nearly three-quarters of all working women, the personal-finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2016’s Best & Worst States for Working Moms.Continue reading