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Maxie Rosenbloom, The Harlem Harlequin

Max Everitt Rosenbloom, known as Slapsie Maxie (November 1, 1907 – March 6, 1976) lived in East Harlem as a young kid, was an American boxer, actor, and television personality. Continue reading

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Commandment Keepers in Harlem

The “Commandment Keepers Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation of the Living God Pillar & Ground of Truth, Inc.: ” are a sect of Black Hebrews, founded in 1919 by Nigerian-born Rabbi Wentworth Arthur Matthew (pictured), Continue reading

Molly Goldberg of Harlem

Gertrude Berg (October 3, 1898 – September 14, 1966) was an American actress and screenwriter. Continue reading