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Intentionally Buy Black - Navigating The Global Black Marketplace
FeaturedHarlemBusinessHarlemEmpowermentAugust 28, 2025
Your dollar has power. Make it work for the culture. Read our guide to global Black-owned businesses you can support today.
A Harlem Night Glowing With Culture, Community & Holiday Magic
FeaturedHarlem - The Most Soulful Place On Earth™
Walking Into the Heart of Harlem’s Holiday Spirit. On the evening of November 18th, Harlem did what Harlem does best — it shined.
Samuel and LaTanya, The Builders Behind A Legacy of Culture
FeaturedHarlemEntertainmentNovember 26, 2025
Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson’s story isn’t just about Hollywood greatness, it’s about a lifelong commitment to building, protecting, and funding Black institutions. From Harlem’s stages to Spelman’s arts center and the new Urban Civil Rights Museum, the Jacksons have spent decades transforming activism into infrastructure and legacy into community power.
The Fortress on 125th - The Urban League's New Stronghold
The National Urban League’s return to Harlem with its $242 million Empowerment Center marks a bold new era of Black economic sovereignty. Combining affordable housing, a civil rights museum, workforce development, and a self-sustaining headquarters, the center reclaims Harlem’s legacy while shaping the future of social and economic justice.
Kelly Rowland - Remixing Heart and Influence
FeaturedHarlemEntertainmentNovember 26, 2025
Kelly Rowland’s relationship with Harlem runs deeper than red carpets and photo ops. From the Apollo Theater to Harlem Hospital, Getting Out and Staying Out (GOSO), and local Black-owned restaurants, she blends star power with street-level service. In Harlem, Rowland isn’t visiting—she’s investing, uplifting, and rewriting what celebrity commitment looks like.
The Inverted Stoop: A Bold New Beginning at The Studio Museum
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 stoop,” the museum remains Harlem’s beacon of Black creativity, community, and future-making.
HarlemEntertainment Desk
Happy 50th - Hip Hop and Harlem
The history of Harlem hip hop is one of struggle, creativity, and innovation, and it has left an indelible mark on the music and culture of the world.
Kelly Rowland - Remixing Heart and Influence
Kelly Rowland’s relationship with Harlem runs deeper than red carpets and photo ops. From the Apollo Theater to Harlem Hospital, Getting Out and Staying Out (GOSO), and local Black-owned restaurants, she blends star power with street-level service. In Harlem, Rowland isn’t visiting—she’s investing, uplifting, and rewriting what celebrity commitment looks like.
The Harlem Dandy: Life, Style, and Influence
The Harlem Dandy represents more than just a fashion trend; it is a powerful symbol of resilience, creativity, and the pursuit of self-definition.
Luke James On His Way To SuperNova Stardom
James has continuously proven his multi-talentedness from his humble beginnings in New Orleans all the way to his recent ascent to fame as an actor and singer.
Sylvia Rhone: The Unstoppable Force Behind the Soundtrack of a Generation
Sylvia Rhone redefined music industry leadership, blending business brilliance with cultural vision to empower artists, uplift women, and shape history.
Kendrick Lamar: The Boy from Compton Who Became the Voice of a Generation
From Compton’s chaos to global acclaim, Kendrick Lamar crafts truth-telling anthems that echo Black resilience, brilliance, and cultural power.
The Queen Visits Harlem: Mary J. Blige Inducted into Apollo Theater’s Walk of Fame
The queen of hip hop soul visited Harlem to be inducted into the Apollo Theater’s Walk of Fame, and HarlemAmerica’s G. Keith Alexander was there to cover the event.
HarlemBusiness Desk
Unique Business Challenges Black Owners Face
Between February and April of 2020, the total number of Black-owned businesses dropped by more than 40%.
15 Podcasts with Strong Black Female Voices
HarlemAmerica Digital Network is all about amplifying Black voices. So here are some great podcasts hosted by Black women to listen to and enjoy.
Entrepreneurship Statistics & Trends for 2022
55% of adults in the U.S. started at least one business during their life. Here are some entrepreneurship statistics and trends for 2022 and beyond.
The Truth: Every Black Law Firm Can Host a Produced Podcast
We’ve already talked about how easy and beneficial it is for Black business owners to host a produced podcast with HarlemAmerica. Here are some of the biggest benefits of hosting a legal podcast.
HarlemHistory Desk
Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters
After the Civil War, George Pullman’s company became the largest employer of African Americans in the country. But his refusal to pay his porters a fair wage created a different legacy: the Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters, the first African American-led labor organization to receive a charter from the American Federation of Labor.
Hip-Hop's Founding Mother -Sylvia Robinson
The creator of Sugar Hill Records, Sylvia Robinson, is profiled in this essay along with the imprint's enormous contributions to the growth and acceptance of hip-hop music.
The Events That Shaped Our Present African-American Reality
There have been watershed moments and major accomplishments for the African American community in the past sixty years. These moments have altered the trajectory of history, elevated civil rights, and cleared the path for advancement. . .
The Schomburg Center: A Century of Soul and Scholarship
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.
Madiba's Enduring Flame: Nelson Mandela's Legacy and His Unbreakable Bond with Harlem
When Nelson Mandela stepped onto the streets of Harlem in 1990, it wasn't just the arrival of a global statesman. It was the return of a long-lost brother. This month we remind you of that connection.
HarlemLove Desk
Sylvia's Restaurant - A Harlem Institution Since 1962
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.
HARLEM - The Story Of Us - A Visual and Audio Experience
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 fighters, the artists, the visionaries — those who turned brownstones into beacons and avenues into runways of resistance and pride.
The Legacy of Musical Genius: Quincy Jones
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.
HarlemEmpowerment Desk
The Fortress on 125th - The Urban League's New Stronghold
The National Urban League’s return to Harlem with its $242 million Empowerment Center marks a bold new era of Black economic sovereignty. Combining affordable housing, a civil rights museum, workforce development, and a self-sustaining headquarters, the center reclaims Harlem’s legacy while shaping the future of social and economic justice.
PROSTATE CANCER - A Silent Crisis Facing African-American Men
In the fight for health equity, prostate cancer stands out as one of the most urgent issues facing African American men. Though it affects men of all races, its toll is particularly heavy in our community.
Intentionally Buy Black - Navigating The Global Black Marketplace
Your dollar has power. Make it work for the culture. Read our guide to global Black-owned businesses you can support today.
Legionnaires' in Harlem: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Something serious is happening in Central Harlem, and it’s got a lot of folks talking: an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease.
ECHOES Of Freedom
August 23rd is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition. It is a day of remembrance, yes, but also a call to rise, to reclaim, and to honor the power of survival.
Pan-African Resurgence - The Call for a Unified African Future
Today, as calls for unity grow louder, Pan-Africanism is not a relic of the past--it is the enduring pulse of a global family reclaiming its future.
Welcome To The HarlemAmerica Newsroom
Intentionally Buy Black - Navigating The Global Black Marketplace
FeaturedHarlemBusinessHarlemEmpowermentAugust 28, 2025
Your dollar has power. Make it work for the culture. Read our guide to global Black-owned businesses you can support today.
A Harlem Night Glowing With Culture, Community & Holiday Magic
FeaturedHarlem - The Most Soulful Place On Earth™November 26, 2025
Walking Into the Heart of Harlem’s Holiday Spirit. On the evening of November 18th, Harlem did what Harlem does best — it shined.
Samuel and LaTanya, The Builders Behind A Legacy of Culture
FeaturedHarlemEntertainmentNovember 26, 2025
Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson’s story isn’t just about Hollywood greatness, it’s about a lifelong commitment to building, protecting, and funding Black institutions. From Harlem’s stages to Spelman’s arts center and the new Urban Civil Rights Museum, the Jacksons have spent decades transforming activism into infrastructure and legacy into community power.
The Fortress on 125th - The Urban League's New Stronghold
FeaturedHarlemEmpowermentNovember 26, 2025
The National Urban League’s return to Harlem with its $242 million Empowerment Center marks a bold new era of Black economic sovereignty. Combining affordable housing, a civil rights museum, workforce development, and a self-sustaining headquarters, the center reclaims Harlem’s legacy while shaping the future of social and economic justice.
Kelly Rowland - Remixing Heart and Influence
FeaturedHarlemEntertainmentNovember 26, 2025
Kelly Rowland’s relationship with Harlem runs deeper than red carpets and photo ops. From the Apollo Theater to Harlem Hospital, Getting Out and Staying Out (GOSO), and local Black-owned restaurants, she blends star power with street-level service. In Harlem, Rowland isn’t visiting—she’s investing, uplifting, and rewriting what celebrity commitment looks like.
HarlemEntertainment Desk
Happy 50th - Hip Hop and Harlem
The history of Harlem hip hop is one of struggle, creativity, and innovation, and it has left an indelible mark on the music and culture of the world.
Kelly Rowland - Remixing Heart and Influence
Kelly Rowland’s relationship with Harlem runs deeper than red carpets and photo ops. From the Apollo Theater to Harlem Hospital, Getting Out and Staying Out (GOSO), and local Black-owned restaurants, she blends star power with street-level service. In Harlem, Rowland isn’t visiting—she’s investing, uplifting, and rewriting what celebrity commitment looks like.
The Harlem Dandy: Life, Style, and Influence
The Harlem Dandy represents more than just a fashion trend; it is a powerful symbol of resilience, creativity, and the pursuit of self-definition.
Luke James On His Way To SuperNova Stardom
James has continuously proven his multi-talentedness from his humble beginnings in New Orleans all the way to his recent ascent to fame as an actor and singer.
Sylvia Rhone: The Unstoppable Force Behind the Soundtrack of a Generation
Sylvia Rhone redefined music industry leadership, blending business brilliance with cultural vision to empower artists, uplift women, and shape history.
Kendrick Lamar: The Boy from Compton Who Became the Voice of a Generation
From Compton’s chaos to global acclaim, Kendrick Lamar crafts truth-telling anthems that echo Black resilience, brilliance, and cultural power.
The Queen Visits Harlem: Mary J. Blige Inducted into Apollo Theater’s Walk of Fame
The queen of hip hop soul visited Harlem to be inducted into the Apollo Theater’s Walk of Fame, and HarlemAmerica’s G. Keith Alexander was there to cover the event.
HarlemBusiness Desk
Unique Business Challenges Black Owners Face
Between February and April of 2020, the total number of Black-owned businesses dropped by more than 40%.
15 Podcasts with Strong Black Female Voices
HarlemAmerica Digital Network is all about amplifying Black voices. So here are some great podcasts hosted by Black women to listen to and enjoy.
Entrepreneurship Statistics & Trends for 2022
55% of adults in the U.S. started at least one business during their life. Here are some entrepreneurship statistics and trends for 2022 and beyond.
The Truth: Every Black Law Firm Can Host a Produced Podcast
We’ve already talked about how easy and beneficial it is for Black business owners to host a produced podcast with HarlemAmerica. Here are some of the biggest benefits of hosting a legal podcast.
HarlemEmpowerment Desk
The Fortress on 125th - The Urban League's New Stronghold
The National Urban League’s return to Harlem with its $242 million Empowerment Center marks a bold new era of Black economic sovereignty. Combining affordable housing, a civil rights museum, workforce development, and a self-sustaining headquarters, the center reclaims Harlem’s legacy while shaping the future of social and economic justice.
PROSTATE CANCER - A Silent Crisis Facing African-American Men
In the fight for health equity, prostate cancer stands out as one of the most urgent issues facing African American men. Though it affects men of all races, its toll is particularly heavy in our community.
Intentionally Buy Black - Navigating The Global Black Marketplace
Your dollar has power. Make it work for the culture. Read our guide to global Black-owned businesses you can support today.
Legionnaires' in Harlem: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Something serious is happening in Central Harlem, and it’s got a lot of folks talking: an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease.
ECHOES Of Freedom
August 23rd is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition. It is a day of remembrance, yes, but also a call to rise, to reclaim, and to honor the power of survival.
Pan-African Resurgence - The Call for a Unified African Future
Today, as calls for unity grow louder, Pan-Africanism is not a relic of the past--it is the enduring pulse of a global family reclaiming its future.
HarlemHistory Desk
Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters
After the Civil War, George Pullman’s company became the largest employer of African Americans in the country. But his refusal to pay his porters a fair wage created a different legacy: the Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters, the first African American-led labor organization to receive a charter from the American Federation of Labor.
Hip-Hop's Founding Mother -Sylvia Robinson
The creator of Sugar Hill Records, Sylvia Robinson, is profiled in this essay along with the imprint's enormous contributions to the growth and acceptance of hip-hop music.
The Events That Shaped Our Present African-American Reality
There have been watershed moments and major accomplishments for the African American community in the past sixty years. These moments have altered the trajectory of history, elevated civil rights, and cleared the path for advancement. . .
The Schomburg Center: A Century of Soul and Scholarship
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.
Madiba's Enduring Flame: Nelson Mandela's Legacy and His Unbreakable Bond with Harlem
When Nelson Mandela stepped onto the streets of Harlem in 1990, it wasn't just the arrival of a global statesman. It was the return of a long-lost brother. This month we remind you of that connection.
HarlemLove Desk
Sylvia's Restaurant - A Harlem Institution Since 1962
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.
HARLEM - The Story Of Us - A Visual and Audio Experience
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 fighters, the artists, the visionaries — those who turned brownstones into beacons and avenues into runways of resistance and pride.
The Legacy of Musical Genius: Quincy Jones
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.