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The History of the Harlem World Club (video)

Today, the old Harlem World Club building is a Conway’s on 116th and Malcolm X Boulevard (Lenox Avenue), but it was also the place for the drugstore chain Woolworth. But more importantly, from 1978 to 1985, it was the home of legendary disco,  The Harlem World Club. Continue reading

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New Amsterdam Musical Association And James Reese Europe In Harlem

The New Amsterdam Musical Association, (NAMA) is the oldest African-American musical organization in the United States. Continue reading

The Max Rodriquez Way: The Harlem Book Fair

Harlem World Magazine: Who inspired you? 

MAX RODRIGUEZ: I acknowledge my parents for having instilled a good sense of compassion and hard work in me. My father worked to the bone. My mother loved us to the bone. They inspire me to both. Yarina, my partner, opens my heart to love and inspiration. 

HW: What is the key to your success? 

MR: My key to success is standing only in the possibility of what can be. We, all, are creators. It is what we are called to do. We have only to powerfully choose that which we choose to be, and then powerfully and intentionally stand inside of it. Continue reading