Tag Archives: Philadelphia

The Museum of the American Indian, Harlem, 1920′s

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Harlem has always be a village of wealth. The Museum of the American Indian as it appeared shortly after completion in the 1920s site, 155th Street and Broadway.

The roots of the museum go back to the founder, George Gustav Heye, an engineer and banker who had a passion for things Indian though no Indian ancestry. Continue reading

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Yolande’s Yard: Mumia, Long Distance Revolutionary (video)

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By Yolande Brener

“There is nothing correctional going on in correctional facilities,” said Mumia Abu-Jamal. “You cannot correct people by putting them in a box and denying them every so-called right that is entitled to every person.” Continue reading

Mayme Hatcher Johnson, Wife Of Harlem’s “Bumpy” Johnson

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Mayme Hatcher Johnson, a native of North Carolina who spent most of her life in Harlem. Mrs. Johnson was born in 1914 in NC, and moved to New York City in 1938, where she found work as a waitress in a club owned by singer/actress Ethel Waters. Continue reading

National Urban League’s Receives Donation From Share

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Safe Healthy Affordable Reliable Energy, SHARE presents a $2,500 donation to the National Urban League’s adopt a family program. The National Urban League created this program to help those families devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Continue reading

The Studio Museum Announces perFOREmance!

The Studio Museum in Harlem is pleased to announce a major performance component of the highly anticipated exhibition Fore, the Museum’s new presentation of works by emerging artists of African descent. Continue reading

Robert W. Castle Jr., Harlem Priest and Actor Dies

Robert W. Castle Jr. in 1964

The Rev. Robert W. Castle Jr., an outspoken Episcopal priest in Harlem who was the subject of Jonathan Demme’s acclaimed 1992 documentary, “Cousin Bobby” — and who went on to a film acting career as a result — died on Oct. 27 at his home in Holland, Vt. He was 83. Continue reading

Qoute of The Day: “…in Harlem, everybody is real, and they’re very raw…”

The qoute is from an article in PhiladelphiaWeekly.com, with Solomon Jones, 44, and Karen E. Quinones Miller, 54, who have much in common. Both were newspaper journalists in this town—Miller at the Inquirer, Jones at the Daily News (and, previously, here at PW ). Continue reading

Walter’s World: Weekend Picks Dance, Jazz, Art and more

By Walter Rutledge

This weekend there is a wide variety of outstanding arts events around the city. In Brooklyn 10 artists are collaborating, the sound of the “Big Easy” plays Carnegie Hall, and a dance company from the “City of Brotherly Love” shows us some love in Tribeca. Continue reading

HW Pick: “I’m Not Ok” By Temika Moore At The Shrine in Harlem (video)

Check out Philadelphia native and inspirational soul recording artist, Temika Moore. Continue reading

Musical Team, Full Force Confirm a Sequel to the “House Party” Film Series

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Harlem and Philadelphia have a few things in common: a sense of style, great food and an appreciation of arts and culture. Continue reading