Famous Figures From The Harlem Renaissance Period
In New York City, at the turn of the century from around 1910 up until 1935, the Harlem neighborhood had developed into something of a black cultural mecca. Continue reading
The Great Importance Of The Harlem Renaissance Period
The growth of jazz music was one of the main features of the Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was one of the most important revivals of 20th century America. Continue reading
The End Of Harlem Farmland, “The Greatest Grid,” Demolition At Eight And 106th Street 1870’s
An amazing photograph looking North at the demolition of Harlem's former rolling hills into "The Greatest Grid," at Eighth Avenue from 106th Street looking northeast towards West Harlem around the 1870s.
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The Harlem Renaissance And What Makes A Leader Great
The Harlem Renaissance is the name given to a period in the early twentieth century, roughly from the 1910s through to the mid-1930s, when a considerable amount of artistic works, including literature, art, stage performance, and music, came out of Harlem.Continue reading
Gale Brewer’s News Friday, April 24, 2020 COVID Update
It's Friday, April 24, 2020. Ramadan Mubarak, to all those celebrating.
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The Harlem Fashion Week Experience 2020
Since the days of the Renaissance, Harlem has served as the epicenter of art, literature, music and fashion. Continue reading
Langston, Duke, Schomburg – Start Your Own Renaissance In The New Year
We love these Paul Evans The Cagney II Stitched Cap-Toe Oxford by Oxbloods, as five star reviewer Carlito (Ecclesiastes 12:12) said on Amazon these are "Word class high quality shoes".Continue reading
Gun Incidents Near Morningside Park Ignite Fear In Harlem
A Queens teenager visiting his aunt in Harlem heard the chilling words “It’s time to get lit” before bullets suddenly pierced his right thigh and right foot.Continue reading
Harlem’s Jessie Waddell, Founder Of The West Indian Carnival, NY 1920’s
Many slaves brought the tradition of African outdoor ceremonies to the Caribbean. However, once enslaved, they were prohibited from holding public celebrations despite their slaveholders' engagement in street parades like Mardi Gras. Continue reading
Hello, Jimi Hendrix London Apartment Opens To Public
Jimi Hendrix spent many years in Harlem at the Palm Cafe, the Apollo Theater and many more venues. As some of you may know Harlem has had a number of historical buildings, the Renaissance, Cotton Club, the Lafayette Theater, Connie’s Inn, the Ubangi Club, the Audubon Ballroom, the Savoy Ballroom, the Harlem Opera House, Continue reading