‘Creating Waves’: Indy TED Talk Comes to Harlem
NEW YORK—Harlem’s creative class was at Riverside Church yesterday. Thelma Golden, Marcus Samuelsson and many other innovators from Uptown and beyond were participating in “Creating Waves,” an inaugural TEDxHarlem event that was punctuated…
Harriet Tubman Memorial Stands as a Symbol of Fortitude and Freedom in Harlem
Harlem, NEW YORK—Alison Saar’s depiction of Harriet Tubman is dignified and imposing. The abolitionist and leader of the Underground Railroad looks like a real change maker—her expression is one of determination. “Swing Low”…
Harlem Subway Stations Tell Story of Neighborhood’s History and Culture
Harlem, NEW YORK—If you take the 2/3 train to Harlem, mosaic murals that tell the story of the neighborhood’s history greet you when you step onto the platform. Three stations along the Lenox…
Back on ‘The Block’: The Met Marks Romare Bearden’s Centennial
A six-panel series, “The Block,” 1971, is 18-feet-long. NEW YORK—The Metropolitan Museum of Art is exhibiting Romare Bearden’s “The Block” in celebration of the centennial of the legendary artist’s birth. The series depicts…
Vintage Cars Roll into Harlem
Above and below (2): Convertible 1959 Chevy Corvette, Owner Michael Barbee Harlem, NEW YORK—Checked out the Upper Manhattan Autoshow today—an annual showcase of vintage cars where classic American design was on display. Marking…
