Tag Archives: Nathan Hale Williams

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

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HW Props: Inspiration, Profiles of Black Women Changing Our World

In addition to a pic,k here’s 3 bits of Wisdom Every Woman Needs to Hear Straight talk—advice from a singer, tennis star and O’s very own editor at large.

Our three favorite bits of wisdom from the new book Inspiration: Profiles of Black Women Changing Our World, by Crystal McCrary and Nathan Hale Williams. The gorgeous anthology includes first-person essays by a financier, a diplomat, an athlete, a TV writer, a singer, a ballerina, a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” winner, a Hollywood producer, and one very wise O magazine editor at large. Continue reading

Walter’s World: An Evening with Rodney Chester

By Walter Rutledge

Actor, producer, entrepreneur and gay icon Rodney Chester will present his latest project An Evening with Rodney Chester: This Ain’t A Game! on Wednesday June 22, at 7:30 pm at the Faison Firehouse Theater located at 6 Hancock Place. Continue reading