Tag Archives: Claude McKay

Fredericka Carolyn “Fredi” Washington in Harlem (video)

Fredericka Carolyn “Fredi” Washington (December 23, 1903 – June 28, 1994) was an accomplished African American dramatic film actress, … Continue reading

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New Harlem Manuscript Found Written By Claude McKay

 

A new novel by Harlem Renaissance author Claude McKay, titled “Amiable With Big Teeth: A Novel of the Love Affair Between the Communists and the Poor Black Sheep of Harlem,” was discovered by a Columbia University graduate student and recently declared to be authentic. Continue reading

Have Your Own Personal (Harlem) Renaissance

Maya Angelou once said, “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” Are their changes you need to make? Continue reading

Gay Pride Month: Harlem’s LGBT Icons

President Obama’s recent endorsement of same sex marriage has been a huge triumph in both the LGBT and black community. Continue reading

Jessie Redmon Fauset, The “Midwife” of the Harlem Renaissance

Jessie Redmon Fauset (April 27, 1882 – April 30, 1961) was an American editor, poet, essayist and novelist. Continue reading

Harlem YMCA Wins American Dreamer Award

The Harlem YMCA today announced that it is the winner of this year’s prestigious American Dreamer Award in the “Community Builder” category from the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA). Continue reading

Walter’s World: ArtCrawl Harlem Returns

By Walter Rutledge

The ArtCrawl Harlem 2011 was such a resounding success that an additional tour has been planned for Saturday September 10th, which will precede the September 2nd  100th Birthday of Romare Bearden.

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Claude McKay And Baroness V. Freytag, In The Harlem Renaissance, 1922

January 10, 1922, in Harlem, New York with “Claude McKay and Baroness Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven.” Continue reading

The (Harlem) Snow Fairy By Claude McKay

The photo was taken during today’s snow fall in Harlem on the west side in the 120′s. The image was taken of an elderly woman walking home from shopping or going shopping. She reminded me of a Harlem snow fairy, that made me think of the poem (below) by Claude McKay “The Snow Fairy.”: Continue reading

Highlights of the 4th Annual Harlem Arts Advocacy Week

By Claude Jay

On October 4, The Harlem Arts Alliance (HAA)  kicked off the 4th Annual Harlem Arts Advocacy Week at The Riverside Theatre. This was held as part of the HAA monthly meeting, Voza Rivers, Chair and Michael Unthink, Executive Director. The Harlem Arts Advocacy Week offered panel discussions community forms, guest speakers and special events in various events. The goal as outlined in the schedule of events, states Harlem Arts Advocacy Week raises the visibility of the contributions of the arts and cultural community; provides a forum for discussion of important issues and helps to strengthen the critical link between the arts and the business sectors. Continue reading