In Harlem, where cultural revolutions have always taken shape, Dance Theatre of Harlem continues to dance the future forward — one line, one rhythm, one generation at a time.
The Studio Museum in Harlem, long a global epicenter for artists of African descent—reopens in 2025 with a groundbreaking new home that redefines what a cultural institution can be. From its radical 1968 loft origins to Sir David Adjaye’s “inverted...
Harlem’s Thanksgiving transforms gratitude into action — a celebration of soul, service, and flavor. From jerk-glazed turkey to Harlem-made gifts, it’s dignity and grace served hot on 125th Street.
Thurgood Marshall’s rise from Baltimore roots to Harlem’s Sugar Hill shaped a legal strategy that dismantled segregation and redefined equality in America. From the NAACP’s Harlem headquarters to the Supreme Court bench, discover how Marshall became...
We pay tribute to Lloyd A. Williams, longtime CEO of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of Harlem Week. He leaves behind a legacy that reshaped Harlem’s cultural and economic life. From building institutions to mentoring...
This short film and Spotify playlist captures the heartbeat of Harlem — from the Great Migration to the Harlem Renaissance, from the rhythm of the Savoy to the voices that rose from pulpits, street corners, and stages. It honors the dreamers, the...
In Harlem, history isn’t just remembered, it’s alive. Now, as the Schomburg turns 100, we don’t just mark a milestone, we honor a movement.
Legendary Congressman Charles B. Rangel, a decorated Korean War veteran and trailblazing Harlem statesman, passed away at 94. Also in this tribute, G. Keith Alexander honors Rangel’s unmatched legacy of public service, civil rights leadership, and...
Experience Summer in Harlem 2025, a vibrant celebration of African American and Hispanic culture featuring music festivals, art tours, wellness expos, and community events. From Harlem Week and the Go Africa Carnival to jazz in historic parks and...
Few individuals in the history of music have left a mark as profound as Quincy Jones. With a career that spans over seven decades, Jones has been a force of transformation in the world of music, film, and popular culture.
Judith Jamison's name reverberates in the world of dance like a deep, resonant note that lingers long after the music fades. She was a figure whose legacy transcends the boundaries of her art form.
There are very few African American Actors who have been as artistically present and central to collective moments of cultural importance in our community as John Amos.
The impact of James Earl Jones cannot be overstated. The diversity of roles he played in theater, film, and television, as well as the iconic status of his deep, powerful voice, enabled him to captivate audiences of all ages.
They weren’t born here, but they live in our neighborhood now. Here are three entertainers who relocated to Harlem.
Here are some of our favorite books influenced by Harlem. Which one are you picking first?
Secretary Powell has left a remarkable legacy that has lifted our culture and exemplified the best that we can aspire to be as Black Men and more broadly as human beings.
Sarah Dash, God has welcomed you home to be amongst his faithful children, and some of the greatest singers, musicians, and entertainers of all time. Glad you got your honors, awards, and flowers before you departed. Rest in peace and power.
Recently, NPR shared an article about the Museum of Black Joy, whose greeting is empowering and perfect in its simplicity: “I see you. You are beautiful.”
Harlem Week is August 6th through the 15th this year. And while last year’s celebrations were mostly virtual, this year is going to be “a reimagined mix of virtual and live events.” Let's check out some past festivities and get hyped for Harlem Week...
Harlem is known for live jazz music, soul food rest Harlem is known for live jazz music, soul food restaurants, and many monuments and historic landmarks dedicated to the Black experience in America. So today, let’s talk about some of the many...
Listening to and giving platforms to black voices has always been and will always be an important endeavor in American history. Here’s why we need black voices now more than ever.
Do you live in a Harlem of the World? Somewhere that has rich history and diversity – a place you are trying to speak to or reach with your business or podcast?
Once a small luncheonette located at 328 Lenox Avenue, Sylvia’s grew into a popular eatery that drew noted politicians, tourists, celebrities and local Harlem residents.
The Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York is undoubtedly the most famous performance venue in the country associated with Black entertainers.
Founded in 1925, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is “one of the world’s leading cultural institutions devoted to the research, preservation, and exhibition of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African...