Rick Ross, Meek Mill Lyrics Land Harlem Gang Members in Jail
NYPD decodes cyber threats from local gangsters....
Baauer, Diplo Being Shook for "Harlem Shake" Sampling
Two artists sampled on the hit track are demanding compensation....
Harlem Mom Petitions Mattel for More Black Barbie Accessories
Karen Braithwaite filed a Change.org petition after having a difficult time with her daughter's bir...
A$AP Rocky Tackles "The Gay Thing" in Interview Magazine
The rapper says, "It's a shame that topic still gets people all excited."...
Al Sharpton to Lead Harlem Anti-Violence Rally Today
Al Sharpton will lead an anti-violence rally today in Harlem to encourage the rest of the country t...
Attend the Get Connected Uptown Youth Conference in New York City
The Get Connected Youth Conference & Leadership Service Fair kicks off Friday in New York City with...
Review: Lisa Lampanelli at Harlem’s Apollo Theater
The Queen of Mean tones down African-American jokes for the legendary stage....
Commentary: Should We Cheer Harlem’s New All-Black Police Command?
A historic moment for diversity in the NYPD has some critics wondering if there’s anything to be ha...
Black Architects Claim Columbia Denied Them Role in Harlem Expansion
The Arch527 collective says the school has only delegated small tasks to the team rather than emplo...
New York City Celebrates Culture During Harlem Arts Advocacy Week
Arts programs, film screenings, exhibits, concerts, walking tours and other activities will be avai...
Early Version of Emancipation Proclamation on Display in Harlem
The Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation turns 150 years old....
Harlem’s Apollo Theater Is Packed for BET Town Hall on Voting
The Rev. Al Sharpton, Michael Eric Dyson and other noted speakers led a discussion for BET of the p...
Celebs Support Figure Skating Harlem Girls
The organization supports underserved girls with academic and fitness programs....
Al Thompson Talks Premiere of Lenox Avenue
The dramatic new web series hits the internet....
This Day in Black History: May 20, 1954
David A. Paterson, the first African-American governor of New York, was born on May 20, 1954....
Protesters Await President Obama in Harlem Tonight
Progressive groups want President Obama to hold Wall Street accountable for foreclosure crisis....
Harlem Nun Sues Disney
Harlem nun Delois Blakely sues Disney over claims the studio stole "Sister Act" from her....
Beyoncé Surprises Fans In Harlem
With a much-anticipated album in stores, the girl who runs the world took time to visit some of her...
Funeral Held for Boxer "Macho" Camacho in NYC
Hundreds mourned Hector Camacho on Saturday in the landmark East Harlem church the fighter attended...
Cornel West Arrested at Stop and Frisk Protest in Harlem
The activist and academic Cornel West was taken into custody for disorderly conduct during a rally ...
