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Faith Ringgold on Becoming an Artist in Harlem

Posted on December 21, 2012 by | 8 Comments

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If Faith Ringgold knew what type of struggles she was up against nearly 65 years ago, she may have never chosen the artist path that got her to where she is today. Continue reading →

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Marva Trotter Louis, Harlem Fashion Model, 1936

Posted on October 23, 2012 by | 2 Comments

Harlem’s Marva Trotter Louis, the Chicago stenographer turned model, singer and the first wife of boxing legend Joe Louis and had two children (daughter Jacqueline in 1943 and son Joseph Louis Barrow, Jr. in 1947). Continue reading →

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Legendary Jimmy Scott at Red Rooster in Harlem

Posted on June 6, 2012 by | 2 Comments
The life of Jimmy Scott is not one of meteoric stardom, but a journey that has taken nearly 70 years to find its much-deserved success. Continue reading →

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Harlem History: Twenty Two West (“22 West”)

Posted on September 25, 2011 by | 3 Comments

“22 West” was the name of the Harlem Restaurant – Bar – Jazz Club – Gallery & Banquet Room, that was located at 22W.135th St., between 5th and Lenox in Manhattan. Continue reading →

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