Tourism Growth in Harlem Comes With Pluses And Minuses
The recent boom of Harlem’s tourism industry brings money to the community but divides residents.
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Occupy Wall Street Funds Harlem’s Occupy477, Born of Ancient Legal Wrangles
A partially occupied building in Harlem has received $3000 from Occupy Wall Street, while protestors and residents grapple with the building’s murky legal history.
Harlem’s Schools Need Sports, Say Superstar Visitors
Famous faces came to Harlem to play soccer on Friday, but the serious matter of sports programs for deprived kids was the real agenda.
Risky Girl Power: Outreach Workers Try to Counteract Female Crews
“Young women are filling the prisons faster than young men!” says the founder of Harlem Mothers Stop Another Violent End.
With New Leadership, Mormon Church Settles Into Harlem Home
The Harlem First Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints initially faced opposition to its location, but has gradually found a place in the community.
November 3, 2011 | Posted in Religion | Read More »
The Goddess Lakshmi Plays an Offbeat Tune for Harlem
Every Sunday, the four musicians of the Goddess Lakshmi meet for dinner, rehearse and then hit the stage.
Harlem Entrepreneur: Introducing the TsuRag
It’s about style, not trouble-making, says TsuRag inventor Aaron Henry.
Harlem’s Africans Embrace Health Care, With Exceptions
Harlem’s pan-African community is better equipped than ever at managing its health care requirements, but problems persist.
What Lies Beneath: Harlem’s Crypt Chapel
The Church of the Intercession’s Crypt Chapel is a popular movie location and plays host to jazz sessions.
Black Panther Movement Left Mark on Children
A documentary filmmaker screens a trailer of her work about the lives of children of Black Panthers, at Harlem’s Maysles cinema.
