Tag Archives: Literature

248-254 West 116th Street in Harlem, 1950′s

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A street view taken looking north at 248-254 West 116th Street, between St. Nicholas and Frederick Douglass Avenues in the 1950′s. Continue reading

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“When Harlem Saved A King” Exclusive Premiere At Silvia’s Also

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The ” When Harlem saved a King” evening at Sylvia’s Also was very cordial,  subject matter notwithstanding. The preview trailer was very well put together, definitely making you want to see the entire product. Continue reading

Harlem’s Jim Jones Harlem Shake, Remix

jimjonesHARLEMSHAKEWhile I thought that Drake’s new single would be this years “A Milli”, its looking like Baauer’s “Harlem Shake” could take the crown. Today we get yet another remix of the track, this time around its from Harlem’s own, Jim Jones, who hops on the track to add his 2 cents. Continue reading

A Harlem Valentines Day, 2013

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With Love, Harlem World Magazine Continue reading

125th Street BID Weekly Pedestrian Count

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Weekly Pedestrian Count

125th Street & Frederick Douglass Boulevard Continue reading

HW Shop: Langston Hughes ‘The Big Sea,’ 1944, Signed

langston hughes singed bookHarlem Renaissance writer Langston Hughes The Big Sea signed limited edition hardback book published by Alfred A. Knoff, Los Angeles in April, 1944. Continue reading

Langston Hughes Breakfast Party in Harlem, 1925 (Photos And Video)

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Langston Hughes (second from left) with guests at a breakfast party for him hosted by room mates Regina Anderson-Andrews, Luella Tucker and Ethel Ray at 580 St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem 1925. Continue reading

HW Pick: Patricia Spears Jones Masterful Master Class

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Master Writing Class—Seven Weeks: from Winter to Spring at CALABAR IMPORTS

Master Class for accomplished poets and writers.  The focus will be on generating new work, revision and prosody. This is the fourth year of this class. Continue reading

IUME Colloquia Series: Powerful Literacies Youth Cultural Production

The first IUME colloquium of the year at the EW Gordon campus in Harlem. The colloquium, which begins at 12:30, will feature Jen Johnson and Carla Becker. Continue reading

HW Pick: Rising To The Top by Beatryce Nivens

Author Beatryce Nivens speaks about her new book “Rising to the top: 15 Black CEOS and Business Leaders Help you Succeed” during Sept.25 (Boston, MA) reception. Continue reading