Tag Archives: New Orleans

Bengali Harlem and the Lost Histories of South Asian America

130213161923-bengali-harlem-story-topA book event with theater, film, and community forum presented by afro-latin@ forum, Asian American Writer’s Workshop and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Continue reading

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HW Shop: Louis Armstrong, 1933, Signed Photograph

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A young Louis Armstrong in this extremely early signed photo depicting Armstrong sitting in a chair, trumpet in lap, looking directly into camera by Ava Studios in London. Continue reading

A Personal Story: A Moving Move to Harlem

wheel chair in HarlemBy Ginny Johnson

Recently, my family and I moved to Harlem so my husband could be Priest in Charge at St. Philips Church.  Being a New Yorker, I was very excited about coming home, but a little overwhelmed at the same time. Continue reading

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Super Bowl XLVII

alicia-keys-swizz-beatzHarlem girl Alicia Keys‘ red-hot performance of the national anthem at the Super Bowl XLVII earned her a spot right on the sidelines for the big game. The singer was spotted post-performance with hubby Swizz Beatz. Continue reading

Harlem’s Alicia Keys At Super Bowl XLVII Weekend!

super-bowl-alicia-keys-2-650-430Alicia Keys performs the National Anthem prior to the start of Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, February 3, 2013. Continue reading

Tourism Groups: 2014 Super Bowl Means Big Bucks For NYC (And Harlem)

62_MetLife_Stadium_ExteriorThe sidewalks in Times Square are relatively quiet during the dog days of winter, but things should heat up next year when the Super Bowl comes to town. Continue reading

Richie Notar Sees Value In Lenox Lounge (update)

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Richie Notar is headed back to the future. The Nobu guru is planning to take over and restore Harlem’s historic Lenox Lounge. Continue reading

Corner of 126th and Lenox to Become Artistic Iconic Wall At Corner Social in Harlem

The corner at 126th and Lenox will become even more iconic with a new, large outdoor mural portraying the great legacy of arts and culture for which Harlem is so widely known. Continue reading

HW Pick: The Cutting Season, By Attica Locke

In Black Water Rising, Attica Locke delivered one of the most stunning and sure-handed fiction debuts in recent memory, garnering effusive critical praise, several award nominations, and passionate reader response. Continue reading

Qoute Of The Day: “There’s another movement happening in Harlem.”

Harlem by way of New Orleans trumpeter Christian Scott has emerged as a great force in jazz. He was qouted in the Village Voice saying, “Once I got over here (in Harlem), I fell in love. There’s another movement happening in Harlem. Continue reading