HW

Harlem World News blog, is a Harlem-based site launched in 2008. We aggregate Harlem content with original content in-and-out of Harlem.

HW’s typical readers are urban professionals who are mostly women. They have a college degree and may have an advanced degree. They’re in their mid-twenties, thirties and some are in their forties. If they own a car, it’s a foriegn. They are a professional, an executive manager or a successful entrepreneur. They’re renters, they may get married and buy a brownstone or co-op. Health and fitness are priorities and many have health club membership. They buy bottled water and eat salads to stay healthy. They prefer casual wear over formal attire. They love socializing, dining out a few times a week, attending concerts and plays, and meeting up with friends for cocktails. They enjoy quality time at home reading magazines, books, surfing online, watching sports on TV, listening to jazz and R&B. They prefer quality over brand names. They love to travel for pleasure during the winter and summer months, flying or cruising the US or Caribbean. Staying in hotels and renting a car are their preferences. They enjoy travel, entertainment, book and home advertising, promotions and discounts. They buy big after receiving a promotion, a bonus, or an inheritance.

This site is owned by Harlem World Inc., a Harlem based media company that distributes Harlem content wherever our readers are. HW is organized around three business segments: online, events and print.

9 Comments

  • harlemworldblog
    December 19, 2007 at 1:06 q12

    Hello,

    All comments are welcomed. Let us know if HW is meeting your needs with our postings, design or anything else.

    Thanks,
    Daniel

  • Cheryl
    January 12, 2008 at 1:06 q01

    The site looks good (colorful, vibrant, easy to ready) and provides relevant information but I still don’t have a good sense of who you are and what you aim to do. Can you clarify?

  • Leon A. Walker
    February 18, 2008 at 1:06 q02

    Leon A. Walker
    Freelance Writer
    Pensacola, Florida
    leonwalker@cox.net

    Should We Squash “Black History Month”?

    Do away with “Black History Month”… I have heard this discussed in the media and among friends and acquaintances. In my opinion, a month is somewhat long for any ethnic celebration. If I could make the decision in a vacuum, I would opt for “Black History Day” or maybe “Black History Week”.

    Before I would make such an edict however, I would take some time to consider what “Black History” really means. At fifty three years old, I have lived in many locations across the county. In spite of the well intended efforts of many good people, my current assessment is that the events tied to “Black History Month” are frequently (not always) repetitive, to the point of being droll. This may well be, to some extent, the reason that many are seemingly realizing a dissipating interest in seeing the yearly celebration continue. I must make it clear, that I do not accept any argument that the core concept, of annually recognizing historic black achievement, has run its course and is no longer needed.

    A portion of the problem, from my individual perspective, is lack of vision, and perhaps creativity in attempting to understand and celebrate true “Black History” from a more broad and unhindered viewpoint. Let me give you a single example. “The impact of violent protest, on the progress of the civil rights movement in America”. I would use the word seldom but the fact is I “never” hear any mention of these “historic” events during annual Black History Month celebrations. Have we forgotten? Or as I fear, we suffer from selective amnesia or manipulation. I contribute the following as further amplification. This is both an opinion and a personal tribute.

    Black History

    I dare say you may not learn of this in schools
    So beware the messengers, crafting fools

    From whence I come, I need not look
    To words of mouth, or dusty books

    Gripped in fear, this black boy did see
    The war in the cities, to set us free

    So I rise and I ask, that this history be told
    For our heroes and heroines, proud and bold

    Yes Stokely stood strong, in handsome black
    As The Panthers marched, and rifles cracked

    The vision of Angela’s risen fist
    A striking queen, who would resist

    And John and Tommy, amidst the throngs
    Their black gloved fists, proclaimed the wrongs

    And many others, the gauntlet strode
    Insurrections path, to freedom road

    Revolution’s wind, left a startling chill
    In the halls of the White House, and on Capitol Hill

    Yet to those that stand, and those long lain
    I’ve heard no tributes proud refrain

    They fought in the streets, and marched and cried
    The truth of their sacrifice, long denied

    And buried in, this history’s grave
    Proud memories of, so many brave

    Let us speak now, and teach, of long hot summer nights
    And the violent revolt, to gain our rights

    Walk a path now of reverence, and a path of peace
    For the many that died, not among the least

    Then be cautious by whom, history’s pages are turned
    Lest you forget, or learn not, of the cities that burned…

    Do away with “Black History Month”…no. I don’t think that is the answer. Let us pause and commit some cognitive energy to consideration of the many other, perhaps now obscure, names, faces and events which represent additional substanitive historic content. “Black History Month” is an annual opportunity to create a wonderful impact. Is it possible that we can collaborate together, just once each year, and create something fresh and new, and marvelous? There are countless names and examples yet to be celebrated. After so many years, and so much heartache, it would be tragic… to simply walk away.

    L. A. Walker

    © Leon A. Walker, January 2008

  • Gloria Page
    January 8, 2009 at 1:06 q01

    The Arts Horizons Leroy Neiman Art Center is a community based cultural institution that provides quality visual arts programming for all ages, Monday through Saturday, year round.
    The mission of the center is to strengthen the community through the arts.
    I welcome you to visit the center and learn more about what we do and the services that we provide for the community.
    Thank-you
    Gloria Page
    Perhaps you might want to feature a story.

  • Burroughs
    June 21, 2009 at 1:06 q06

    Are you looking for photographers?

    Love your site.

    Live in Harlem and never heard of your site.

    How can I participate?

  • harlemworldblog
    June 21, 2009 at 1:06 q06

    Burroughs,

    We’re always looking for photographers.

    E-mail us at harlemworldinfo@yahoo.com

    Thank you,
    HW

  • Andy
    November 5, 2009 at 1:06 q11

    Hey HW,

    Do you know where I could find information on the state of Harlem real estate market right now? Also, on the local economy?

    I am doing some research on foreclosures in Harlem for my university.

    If you have any information, especially regarding places I could go to and talk to people, I would be very grateful.

    Thanks!

    Andy

  • harlemworldblog
    November 10, 2009 at 1:06 q11

    Andy,

    I would contact the folks at the Harlem Tenants Association and the Real Estate Board of NY. Let me know if you have any questions.

    Thanks,
    Daniel


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