Tag Archives: Harlem Renaissance

HW Shop: Josephine Baker, Signed Photographs

Josephine BakerIncredible photograph during the Harlem Renaissance of Josephine Baker, pure glamour portrait, boldly signed large with her name alone in black fountain pen. Continue reading

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HW Pick: Steve Madden Men’s Oxford Lace-Up

Steve Madden Men's Kikstart Lace-Up

Stand out from the crowd with this casual re-interpation of the Oxford from Steve Madden. The Kickstart features a soft leather upper with brogue details and a metal lace-up for a nice snug fit. Continue reading

Harlem Barefoot Prophet: Elder Clayhorn Martin, 1929

Elder Clayhorn Martin

Elder Clayhorn Martin (1851 – 1937), he was Blue Ridge Mts. of Virginia. He was also known as Prophet Martin and the Barefoot Prophet who preached on the streets of Harlem. Continue reading

Edgecombe Sanitarium in Harlem, NY, 1925

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In 1925 the Edgecombe Sanitarium was opened after a merger with the Booker T. Washington Sanitarium on 7th Avenue between 138th and 139th Streets in 1920, offering inpatient treatment for those with tuberculosis.

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Affinities: Margaret Bonds and Langston Hughes

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The New York Urban League Young Professionals Celebrate Excellence

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The Renaissance Lives

The New York Urban League Young Professionals (NYULYP) pay homage to the Harlem Renaissance with the return of REBIRTH! Continue reading

Harlem Pride: Fighting For The ‘Pride’ Harlem Deserves

Carmen Neely Harlem Pride

By Robert West

“It is evident to the most superficial observer that the centre of fashion, wealth, culture, and intelligence, must, in the near future, be found in the ancient and honorable village of Harlem”Harlem Monthly Magazine (1893)

As we approach the end of Black History Month, I thought I’d share with you a movement afoot in an area that has one of, if not the, richest black histories in the United States.  Continue reading

The Tree of Hope On The Boulevard of Dreams in Harlem

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Nestled between the Lafayette Theatre  (see below) and the popular nightclub Connie’s Inn, a tall [elm] tree was rumored to bring good luck to all who touched it between 131street ans 132nd Streets on Seventh Avenue known as Boulevard of dreams. Continue reading

HW Pick: Ingersoll Men’s Automatic Harlem Watch

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The Ingersoll Men’s Harlem watch is all black with a plated stainless steel bracelet and a rose gold plated stainless steel bezel. Continue reading

HW Shop: Alain LeRoy Locke The “Dean” Of The Harlem Renaissance Autograph

Alain LeRoy Locke Harlem Renaissance Signed Autograph

The Card

Here’s an opportunity to own a piece of Harlem history with this autographed blue card signed by Alain Leroy Locke For Emil R. Dean, With All Best Wishes, Alain Leroy Locke, January 14, 1949, using a black marker. Continue reading