Tag Archives: Harlem
Last Call at Lenox Lounge, Harlem’s Famed Jazz Club, Due to Rising Rents
The historic landmark will close its doors December 31st.
A piece of Harlem history is gone forever.
By C. Daniel Baker
Harlem Small Businesses Contemplate the Future
As gentrification changes the face of Harlem, small business owners meet to discuss the future
As gentrification changes the face of Harlem, small business owners meet to discuss the future
By C. Daniel Baker
Harlem is Getting a Whole Foods
Grocer coming to historically black neighborhood
Whole Foods is now part of the Harlem’s rapid transformation.
By Ashley R. Harris
Dapper Dan Talks About Harlem’s Influence on Global Fashion
Legendary Harlem designer speaks about making a comeback
Legendary Harlem designer speaks about making a comeback
By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton
The Dance Theatre of Harlem Makes a Triumphant Return
They are back and looking good
They are back and looking good
By Demetria Irwin
Popular Harlem Restaurant Closes Doors Due To Rising Rents
Rent was raised 35 percent on popular eatery "Mobay Uptown"
Rent was raised 35 percent on popular eatery “Mobay Uptown”
By Claudio E. Cabrera
Popular Black-Owned Harlem Bowling Alley To Close
Rising rents in the neighborhood and a slow summer season have forced them to close their doors
Rising rents in the neighborhood and a slow summer season have forced them to close…
By Claudio E. Cabrera
Sylvia Woods’ Funeral: Bill Clinton, Bloomberg Pay Their Respects
Hundreds attend wake for Harlem's "Queen of Soul Food"
Hundreds packed Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church for the funeral of Soul Food queen and entrepreneur,…
By Claudio E. Cabrera
Former Dancer Takes Career to Next Level at Harlem School of the Arts
Executive fused business skills with artistic talent for opportunity of a lifetime
Yvette Campbell of the Harlem School of the Arts (Image: Lisa Hancock Photography)
After officially retiring…
By Souleo
Not Your Typical Guide to Black New York
A list of nontraditional sites to see the Big Apple's black history
The Root discovers the vast and diverse offerings of New York’s black history that reaches…
