News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
On November 14, The Rich Experience brings clean gospel comedy to Comedy in Harlem and asks every guest to carry a can of food through the door.
Fill My Cup: Laughter, Faith and a Fuller Thanksgiving Table in Harlem Read More »
Uptown Elegance: Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Spike Lee, Amy Sherald, Carrie Mae Weems and more than 700 guests toasted the Studio Museum’s first year on 125th Street as the Gala honored Raymond J. McGuire and raised $4 million.
By Tate Hutchinson On the morning of the BIG EAST Media Day, coaches of the conference’s eleven teams gathered to vote for how they predicted the final standings would shake out. Leading the pack was defending champion UConn, with the underdog St. John’s University in a distant fifth. Now as the calendar has turned to
by Derrel Johnson Global music superstar Kendrick Lamar is one of the most accomplished hip-hop artists of all time. The Compton, California native has been nominated for a stunning 57 Grammy Awards, with five coming at the 67th Grammy Awards in February, including the prestigious Song of the Year award for his ubiquitous “Not Like
Kendrick Lamar’s global takeover continues after Grammy and Super Bowl success Read More »
by Mashari Grissom Dedicated to uplifting communities through the transformative power of art and storytelling, New Heritage Theatre Group (NHTG), New York state’s oldest Black non-profit theater, recently held its 60th Anniversary Gala at the Marian Anderson Theatre at Aaron Davis Hall, City College of New York on Monday, December 16, 2024. There were also
by Shahram “Shah” Dabiri This is a message for the Gen-Xers, anyone born after 1965 and before the 1990s, a.k.a. Digital Emigrants. We were not born with the internet, rather we were force-fed the Internet of Things: from dial-up AOL, to OKCupid, to Tinder/Bumble/Grindr/Hinge. You and I are unaware and confused test subjects in the
Don’t Panic! A Guide to Dating for the Bewildered Digital Emigrant Read More »
Tony Award-Winning Actress Recognized as a Historic HARLEM WEEK Leader In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of HARLEM WEEK, The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce hosted an end-of-year reception where it saluted one of its four historic honorees and recognized other legends. The festive affair took place at the Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel and
GHCC Honors Phylicia Rashad at Festive End-of-Year Reception Read More »
How the Liberty Brought Home NYC’s First WNBA Title By Tate Hutchinson PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER The New York Liberty have undergone many changes in their 28 seasons in the WNBA. Starting as one of the eight original teams in the league, legends have come and gone, the team has bounced around various arenas, and
Light the Torch: A Finals Retrospective Read More »
by Tate Hutchinson Finishing with a second straight season with a league-best 32-8 record, the WNBA’s New York Liberty have been showered with awards and recognition for their historic regular-season success. Despite their immense star power and sensational play through 40 games, the team made their goal clear: tear through the playoffs and bring home
One Step Away: New York Liberty Advance to WNBA Finals Read More »
by Ryan Yablonski While on the podium Monday following the women’s floor exercise, Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, and Jordan Chiles, a three-time Olympic medalist, both bowed to the event’s gold medalist, Brazil’s Rebecca Andrade. It was the first ever all-black podium in women’s gymnastics and a moving celebration of unity. The
Simone Biles and Her Unmatched Legacy in Women’s Gymnastics Read More »