The Autobiography Of Malcolm X (Hardcover)

“The Autobiography of Malcolm X belongs on the short-list of any compilations of best biographies/autobiographies for two reasons. First, the fact that among all the public figures that American history has to offer, Malcolm is undoubtedly one of the most complex. Secondly, Alex Haley does an amazing job of transporting the reader into Malcolm’s thoughts and feelings. Praise of this book is not simply praise of the subject; this is also a powerful literary work and a sharp piece of history…

Pilar Sanders At The Senator Chuck Allen, III Scholarship Fund In Harlem

On Sunday June 26th, 2011 the Senator Chuck Allen, III Scholarship Fund will award three college-bound seniors $500 prizes for their academic achievements, and submitted essays. Recipients have chosen to study in Accounting, Law, Urban and Public Administration as studied by the late Senator Chuck Allen. He died in 2008 after a long struggle with kidney cancer.

“The Lewis” Buffet At The Red Rooster Harlem

By Lil Nickelson

On Friday, May 6, 2011 a group of young and affluent attended a buffet breakfast event at the Red Rooster Harlem.

A Beach Flip-Flop Op For You

Summer is finally here and candy blue beach havaianas flip flops will sure be a great gift to start the summer off right in Harlem.

Nona Hendryx Rocks Kandake House In Harlem

Nona Hendryx gave a special performance last night to benefit the opening of Kandake House at 435 East 119^th Street, the new home of Greenhope Services for Women, Inc., an alternative to incarceration and substance abuse facility in East Harlem. Nona rocked the house with an inspirational rendition of “Women Who Fly” along with her classic “Lady Marmalade,”  and

her recently written “Tea Party.”

Morningside Park Farmers Market Opens

The Morningside Park Farmers Market opens for its 7th Season of delicious locally-grown food and vibrant locally-based atmosphere on Saturday, May 28 to Saturday, December 10, 2011, at the 110th Street and Manhattan Ave., 9am-5pm.

Robert Lee Dunham, Harlem McDonald’s Owner Dies

Robert Lee Dunham, age 78, died on May 17, 2011 at the New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.  He was President and CEO of TCB Management Corporation. In 1972, Lee Dunham made history by opening the first McDonald’s restaurant in the City of New York.  A pioneer in McDonald’s, he was a multiple store Owner with restaurants located in New York and New Jersey. 

Rangel Urges HIV/AIDS Education In Harlem

Congressman Charles Rangel issued the following statement on HIV Vaccine Awareness Day: “As we near the 30th Anniversary of the first official discovery of what we now know as Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), we are now closer than ever to developing a vaccine for this deadly virus.

Statement from the CEO of Harlem United: Patient Privacy in Fighting the HIV Epidemic Must Be Valued

As the result of an article published yesterday by the New York Post specifically naming Harlem United housing units as the possible residence of an alleged sexual assault victim, speculation has been raised regarding the accuser’s HIV status.  Numerous media have also subsequently cited the original article since it appeared.

Harlemites Pack NYUrban League 46th Awards Dinner

Harlem was in the house with more than 340 guests came out last Thursday evening in support of the New York Urban League’s 46th Annual Frederick Douglass Awards dinner.

Harlem’s Jabbar Feeling Slighted By Lakers?

When the Celtics announced that Bill Russell would receive a statue in Boston, it was a moment a long time coming for a player who didn’t always have the best relationship with the city he helped put on the NBA map.

Walter’s World: Harlem Jazz Shrine Shines

By Walter Rutledge

Harlem Jazz Shrine is a long overdue uptown tribute to jazz music. The event took place over seven days, May 9^th- 15^th offering thirty-five events at eight venues throughout the village of Harlem.