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HarlemAmerica Originals Channel Launches Our First Series Black History Month 2026
Black History Month 2026 FeatureFeaturedHarlemEntertainmentHarlemHistoryJanuary 31, 2026
HarlemAmerica launches the HarlemAmerica Originals Channel with its inaugural Black History Month 2026 series, Wait… A Black Person Invented That?!, spotlighting Black innovators who shaped modern life.
Unbought and Unbossed . . . Shirley Chisholm
Black History Month 2026 FeatureFeaturedHarlemHistoryMarch 7, 2024
In honor of Women's History Month we document a legacy of revolutionary leadership, courageous advocacy, and everlasting empowerment is Shirley Chisholm's political legacy.
Unsung Champions of Equality: Remembering Forgotten Civil Rights Heroes
Black History Month 2026 FeatureFeaturedHarlemHistoryFebruary 10, 2024
Without public recognition, innumerable unsung heroes and heroines toiled away, sometimes at great personal danger and in the face of injustice, to advance the cause of civil rights. Here we highlight a few of these unsung heroes whose efforts were just as important as those of the more famous people of the time, who unfortunately tend to get more attention.
HarlemEntertainment Desk
Harlem Week 2025: Celebrate Our Magic
Harlem Week isn’t just a party—it’s a prayer. It’s a celebration of survival, of style, of spirit. A neighborhood that birthed revolutions in rhythm, resistance, and radiance is inviting you home.
Black Music Month 2025: The Heartbeat of Our Culture, the Soundtrack of Our Legacy
Celebrate Black Music Month 2025 with HarlemAmerica’s curated playlists and vibrant visuals honoring the power, rhythm, and soul of African American music.
Movies and Harlem
Harlem is a place full of excitement, history, and change. Here are some of our favorite combinations of movies and Harlem.
Want to Start a Health & Wellness Podcast? Some Things to Consider
26% of podcast listeners polled by Nielsen were interested in health-related podcasts. Here are some things to consider if you want to start a health and wellness podcast.
HarlemAmerica Digital Network 2021 Podcast Highlights
In 2021, the HarlemAmerica Digital Network was home to three podcasts. We’re expanding our lineup even more as we move through 2022. Let’s take a look back on some of the coolest things that happened in the last year with the HarlemAmerica 2021 Podcast Highlights.
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.
Harlem’s Role in the Black Film Scene
Let’s talk about Harlem’s role in shaping what once was endless portrayals of racist and stereotypical Black characters and how the community helped turn it into the diverse representation that we see on the big screen today.
HarlemBusiness Desk
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start a Podcast
The total podcast audience in the US is growing by 20% each year, according to PR Daily. Here are some reasons why now is the perfect time to start a podcast.
Harlem's New Vanguards - Gen Z and Millenials Entrpreneurship
Harlem’s hustle has a new generation. From AI-driven startups and wellness collectives to fashion disruptors and food visionaries, Gen Z & Millennial entrepreneurs are carrying the torch with style, soul, and purpose.
Unique Business Challenges Black Owners Face
Between February and April of 2020, the total number of Black-owned businesses dropped by more than 40%.
4 Tips If You’re Thinking About Starting a Podcast
It’s an exciting time to be a content creator or entrepreneur because it’s easier than ever to start your own podcast and record it all from your house. Let’s go through some tips for starting a podcast.
HarlemHistory Desk
The Top Black Innovators of the 1900's and Beyond
These innovators were pivotal in defining the contemporary world via their contributions to fields as diverse as healthcare and technology.
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. . .
August 28th: A Powerful Day for Black History
In 2016, prominent Black filmmaker Ava DuVernay (Selma, Queen Sugar producer) created a short documentary film as the Orientation film for Washington, D.C.’s Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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.
Quick History of Harlem
Harlem, often dubbed the Mecca of black culture, has history bursting out of every brownstone. So many people, places, and events that sparked global conversations and movements came from this neighborhood in NYC.
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.
In Memoriam - James Earl Jones: King of Stage and Screen
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.
Saying Good By To The Iconic John Amos
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.
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.
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HarlemAmerica Originals Channel Launches Our First Series Black History Month 2026
Black History Month 2026 FeatureFeaturedHarlemEntertainmentHarlemHistoryJanuary 31, 2026
HarlemAmerica launches the HarlemAmerica Originals Channel with its inaugural Black History Month 2026 series, Wait… A Black Person Invented That?!, spotlighting Black innovators who shaped modern life.
Unbought and Unbossed . . . Shirley Chisholm
Black History Month 2026 FeatureFeaturedHarlemHistoryMarch 7, 2024
In honor of Women's History Month we document a legacy of revolutionary leadership, courageous advocacy, and everlasting empowerment is Shirley Chisholm's political legacy.
Unsung Champions of Equality: Remembering Forgotten Civil Rights Heroes
Black History Month 2026 FeatureFeaturedHarlemHistoryFebruary 10, 2024
Without public recognition, innumerable unsung heroes and heroines toiled away, sometimes at great personal danger and in the face of injustice, to advance the cause of civil rights. Here we highlight a few of these unsung heroes whose efforts were just as important as those of the more famous people of the time, who unfortunately tend to get more attention.
HarlemEntertainment Desk
Harlem Week 2025: Celebrate Our Magic
Harlem Week isn’t just a party—it’s a prayer. It’s a celebration of survival, of style, of spirit. A neighborhood that birthed revolutions in rhythm, resistance, and radiance is inviting you home.
Black Music Month 2025: The Heartbeat of Our Culture, the Soundtrack of Our Legacy
Celebrate Black Music Month 2025 with HarlemAmerica’s curated playlists and vibrant visuals honoring the power, rhythm, and soul of African American music.
Movies and Harlem
Harlem is a place full of excitement, history, and change. Here are some of our favorite combinations of movies and Harlem.
Want to Start a Health & Wellness Podcast? Some Things to Consider
26% of podcast listeners polled by Nielsen were interested in health-related podcasts. Here are some things to consider if you want to start a health and wellness podcast.
HarlemAmerica Digital Network 2021 Podcast Highlights
In 2021, the HarlemAmerica Digital Network was home to three podcasts. We’re expanding our lineup even more as we move through 2022. Let’s take a look back on some of the coolest things that happened in the last year with the HarlemAmerica 2021 Podcast Highlights.
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.
Harlem’s Role in the Black Film Scene
Let’s talk about Harlem’s role in shaping what once was endless portrayals of racist and stereotypical Black characters and how the community helped turn it into the diverse representation that we see on the big screen today.
HarlemBusiness Desk
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start a Podcast
The total podcast audience in the US is growing by 20% each year, according to PR Daily. Here are some reasons why now is the perfect time to start a podcast.
Harlem's New Vanguards - Gen Z and Millenials Entrpreneurship
Harlem’s hustle has a new generation. From AI-driven startups and wellness collectives to fashion disruptors and food visionaries, Gen Z & Millennial entrepreneurs are carrying the torch with style, soul, and purpose.
Unique Business Challenges Black Owners Face
Between February and April of 2020, the total number of Black-owned businesses dropped by more than 40%.
4 Tips If You’re Thinking About Starting a Podcast
It’s an exciting time to be a content creator or entrepreneur because it’s easier than ever to start your own podcast and record it all from your house. Let’s go through some tips for starting a 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
The Top Black Innovators of the 1900's and Beyond
These innovators were pivotal in defining the contemporary world via their contributions to fields as diverse as healthcare and technology.
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. . .
August 28th: A Powerful Day for Black History
In 2016, prominent Black filmmaker Ava DuVernay (Selma, Queen Sugar producer) created a short documentary film as the Orientation film for Washington, D.C.’s Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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.
Quick History of Harlem
Harlem, often dubbed the Mecca of black culture, has history bursting out of every brownstone. So many people, places, and events that sparked global conversations and movements came from this neighborhood in NYC.
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.
In Memoriam - James Earl Jones: King of Stage and Screen
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.
Saying Good By To The Iconic John Amos
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.