William Mercer Cook, January 27, 1869 – July 19, 1944, better known as Will Marion Cook, was a Harlem composer, violinist, and choral director.
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The state-of-the-art research center solidifies Mount Sinai Health System’s leadership in delivering patient care through groundbreaking innovation and technology.
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Rapper and songwriter Smino received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from Harvard University’s Black Men’s Forum at their Annual Brotherhood Banquet.
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In his highly anticipated memoir "Sonny Boy," East Harlem's own Al Pacino invites readers into the shadows of his illustrious career.
Continue readingMayor Adams Names Melissa Aviles-Ramos NYC Schools Chancellor Successor (Video)
NYC Mayor Eric Adams today announced Melissa Aviles-Ramos, a veteran of New York City Public Schools and a lifelong educator, as the new public schools’ chancellor, effective January 1, 2025, after Chancellor David A. Banks’ retirement.
Continue readingSponsored Love: SummerStage 2024 Brings FREE Shows To Marcus Garvey Park In Harlem
SummerStage is back with FREE shows in Harlem’s Marcus Garvey Park this week!
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On Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, NYC Mayor Eric Adams and the Apollo Theater transformed Harlem's 125th Street into an outdoor theater to kick off the Rise Up NYC concert series.
Continue readingEddie “Harlem River Drive” Palmieri, And More At The Library Of Congress Concert Series 2024 (Video)
Concerts from the Library of Congress continue a major, 18-month centennial celebration in the 2024-2025 season.
Continue readingDuke Ellington’s Harlem Nocturne: A Symphony Of The City, 1939 (Video)
Duke Ellington's "Mr. Cotton Club" in Harlem connection to "Harlem Nocturne" is a fascinating tale of musical inspiration and cross-pollination in the jazz world.
Continue readingBob Marley Ignites The Apollo In Harlem With Live Reggae Revolution, 1979 (Video)
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From October 25th through the 28th, 1979, the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem bore witness to a series of groundbreaking performances.
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With a year that kicked off with two sold-out shows in New York City, “Melba Moore: From Broadway with Love,” an interview on The Sherri Show and more.
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Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, based on the acclaimed iHeart true-crime podcast, follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight.
Continue reading“Love, Your Mind”: A Groundbreaking Mental Health Campaign (Video)
The "Love, Your Mind" campaign, a collaborative effort between the Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the Ad Council, is making waves in the mental health landscape.
Continue readingYour Harlem Insider’s Guide To The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics (Video)
Hey Harlem, the world's greatest sporting spectacle is almost here - get ready from Harlem to Paris!
Continue readingCity Winery Welcomes Harlem School Of The Arts Alumna, The Fab Wé Ani From American Idol And The Voice (Video)
In 2016 on season 11 of The Voice, a young 17-year-old named Wé Ani burst onto the scene with one of the most soulful renditions of “Feeling Good”, in years.
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