Tag Archives: Percy Sutton

J. Raymond Jones ‘The Harlem Fox’, The First Black Leader of Tammany

Corbis-BE047457J. “The Harlem Fox” Raymond Jones, (St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, 1899 – June 9, 1991 New York) African American New York politician. He moved to New York City in 1918. Continue reading

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HW Shop: Harlem’s Percy Sutton Signed Card

317ywwDmKgL._SS500_Harlemite Percy Sutton a civil rights leader, city councilman, attorney of Malcolm X and Harlem legend signed his autograph on the pink business card with blue ink. Continue reading

Honoring the Legacy of Activism in Harlem

Don't Miss Harlem isHarlem has been shaped by generations of activists, from street-corner orators to preachers in the pulpit to elected officials. Continue reading

Remembering Harlem Councilman Frederick E. Samuel

Frederick E. Samuel,  affectionately known as “Fred,” was born in Montserrat, West Indies on January 22, 1924 and passed away due to a heart attack on September 12, 1985 at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Continue reading

Running and Walking in Historic Harlem

Four men finished today’s Percy Sutton Harlem 5K Run in less than 15 minutes, overcoming humidity and a hilly first mile to add to the historic neighborhood’s legacy as a home for trailblazers. Continue reading

Celebrate Black Music Month with longtime Apollo Theatre Employee Mary Flowers

Harlem World Magazine celebrates Black Music Month with Mary Flowers, who has worked at the World Famous Apollo Theater since the mid- 1980′s. Continue reading

Historic Harlem Rib Joint Needs Investors to Survive

“For rent” signs were taped on the windows of Sherman’s Barbecue, and owner Sherann Grinanposted a goodbye note to patrons on the door.

The take-out joint on Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, between West 145th and 146th streets, is the last of a chain that opened in 1948 and once had five Harlem locations. It has been on life support since being shuttered in August by the Health Department because violations, and now Grinan fears she may have to close the restaurant for good. Continue reading

The Harlem Connection To New George Lucas Film

George Lucas–the director behind the Star Wars movies–, executive produced Red Tails, an action packed film inspired by the true story of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first all black aerial combat unit. Continue reading

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

“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

‘Magic’ Making Moves On Inner City Broadcasting

According to published reports, basketball Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, is quietly making moves that could result in acquiring controlling interest in Inner City Broadcasting Corp. and its flagship radio stations in New York, WBLS-FM and WLIB-AM. Thedeal.com reported that ICBC’s debt of over $230 million currently held by Goldman Sachs and GE Capital will be changing hands to Magic Johnson Enterprises and Ron Burkle‘s Yucaipa Companies. The pair have already joined forces to make a number of media moves. Continue reading