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Harlem’s Hidden Treasure, Now an Official Historic Landmark by Keith “The Captain” Gamble Ahoy Mates! This is The CAPTAIN speaking! Well, it’s been a long time — I mean a long time — since we’ve been here at HARLEMUSIC! I’m so pleased to be back to give you the 411 about the comings and goings-on

by Daniel Rose An anxious American public, frightened over growing threats to their children by dangerous weapons in the hands of menacing irresponsibles, are demanding governmental protection. History tells us that in America (as opposed to most other nations) such furor after a disaster soon dies down, with nothing specific being done; and gun control

by Ryan Yablonski The legacy of USS Indianapolis, on the surface, is a Jaws style Hollywood horror movie. After the ship was struck by torpedoes launched from a Japanese submarine in the twilight hours of WWII, the remaining 900 sailors were left to survive in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Like a recurring dream,

by Jan Gloor In 1989, the Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) was started in a small quaint office to teach kids chess. Many of these students came from our own communities, many coming from underprivileged backgrounds. After two years, the program produced the first African-American International Grandmaster, Maurice Ashley. As HEAF grew, the organization began

Artist, Philip Smallwood, defines the state of art, race, and progress. by Marlie Messena Ask the average American about their favorite artist and you may get a bashful look and an embarrassed mumble. What about a household name in the art world? Likely Picasso, possibly Monet or Michelangelo. The more cosmopolitan may be enthused to

By Cecelia Waterman-Santiago Culture Shifting Foundation is a new nonprofit (501c3) organization whose mission is to narrow inequality gaps under three pillars: Healthcare, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Capital. Culture Shifting Foundation is an offshoot of Culture Shift Labs (CSL), a professional service firm which has pioneered new ways of accelerating access and opportunity for Black businesspeople,

by Monica Nation With offices and workplaces closed during the pandemic, many young people looking for work experience to boost their resumes were shut out. But that didn’t mean opportunity didn’t exist. Who else could better weather this storm than the Gen Z or Zoomer generation? Despite many young people defining their generation with the

From April 1 – May 1, 2022 40+ Live Performances, Curated Community Conversations & Exhibitions FREE ADMISSION (Miami Beach, Florida) The Betsy (thebetsyhotel.com), a luxury family-owned and operated hotel on Miami Beach known internationally as a hub for arts, culture, and community, announces its 10th Annual Overture to Overtown (OTO) Jazz Festival, in celebration of

As of this writing, diplomatic negotiations to resolve the savage Russian/Ukrainian invasion are on hold, and the world anxiously awaits signs that some compromise agreement can be reached that allows Putin a face-saving resolution permitting Russia’s self-absorbed dictator to cease his barbaric bombardment of Ukrainian civilians with the boast that his goals have been reached.