Welcome to Harlem’s Newsletter
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Harlem Armory’s Time Capsule
On May 27, 1923, almost 100 years ago, a ceremonial cornerstone was laid in Harlem by New York City Mayor John Francis Hylan, who had also broken ground for the new Harlem armory in November 1921. William Hayward, who commanded the 369th in France and was then the U.S. attorney for New York, spoke at…
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Vote Today!
Make sure to go to the polls to vote today. While you’re getting ready to head out, take a look at the density of voting age New Yorkers in these 3 maps: I trust that anyone reading this newsletter will be able to correctly identify which one represents white voters, Black voters, and Hispanic voters.…
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Concerts in Marcus Garvey Park
Head to the bandshell for two free evenings of music in Marcus Garvey Park: Friday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m.: CPJF – Jazzmeia Horn and Her Noble Force / Calvin Booker On Tap & Friends in association with Jazzmobile Saturday, Aug. 27, 3 p.m.: CPJF – Terence Blanchard featuring the E-Collective and Turtle Island Quartet /…
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Affordable Housing
The conversation surrounding affordable housing so often focuses on the distorted nature of New York City’s AMI calculations, what percentage of a given project will be affordable, and what an affordable rent really is. Much less common is a conversation with the developers who build affordable housing. The Commercial Observer has a great interview with…
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East Harlem, Underwater
With climate change predicted to bring more flooding, heavy rains, storms, and more, it’s important to think about how vulnerable your home/apartment/block/community is. This map, showing flood zones in 2012 (essentially shows the flooding caused by Sandy): The following map, however, shows what a Sandy equivalent storm will do to our coastline in 2080: And…
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The Silent Parade
Silent Parade, July 28, 1917. Following a series of lynchings in Waco, Texas and Memphis, Tennessee in late 1916 and early 1917 and the vicious mob violence that killed 39 black men during a riot in St. Louis (though the actual number of dead and injured was likely much higher), the NAACP organized a demonstration.…
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Join U.S. Kirsten Gillibrand’s Town Hall on Thursday August 25th at the Schomburg Center
Join United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for a public Manhattan Town Hall on Thursday, August 25th at the Schomburg Center in Harlem. Senator Gillibrand really wants to hear from you! She will give brief remarks and answer questions on the topics and issues you care about most. The Senator’s staff will also be available to…
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Happy Birthday Marcus Garvey
Marcus Garvey’s 135th birthday anniversary will be celebrated today, in Harlem. New York State Senator Cordell Cleare has committed to declaring today “Marcus Garvey Day.” A tribute befitting the Harlem leader will happen at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater (inside Marcus Garvey Park) and include the premiere of “African Redemption: The Life and Legacy of Marcus Garvey.”…
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Harlem in Black and White
Ebay has a number of great images from Harlem’s past for sale as reprints LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK Thank You! From The 25th Precinct’s Community Council Kioka Jackson put together an amazing National Night Out earlier this month but wanted to thank all of the great community members and officers who helped make this…
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Head To Marcus Garvey Park
Starting Thursday, an amazing line-up of events is happing at Marcus Garvey Park: Thursday, Aug. 18 7 p.m.: The Last Poets / Impact Repertory Theatre & The Harlem Bomb Shelter / DJ Greg Caz in association with Jazzmobile Friday, Aug. 19, 6 p.m.: OMAR Edwards | Tap Master / LaTasha Barnes Dance in association with…
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GORDON PARKS: 1968
This black and white documentary of a Harlem family was made in 1968 by the famous photographer and filmmaker, Gordon Parks. Using his still photos for Life magazine, Parks illustrated the crushing effect poverty had on every member of this Harlem family who lived on Frederick Douglass Blvd., in the 130’s. Gordon Parks noted that…
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Diana Ayala Hosts Community Forum on the Opioid Crisis, Tonight
Tonight, at 5:00 PM, Council Member Ayala is hosting a community conversation on the opioid epidemic. Join her, city officials, community leaders, and East Harlem neighbors in a wide-ranging (in-person) discussion about what she plans to do about the open air drug dealing and drug using that has inundated our community. Please come out and…
