Those who bravely did so are heralded with long-overdue recognition in "The Swans of Harlem," a new book by Karen Valby that ...

“Old Harlem is disappearing,” Taylor said. “That’s why While We Are Still Here is a really needed entity right now, just to codify as much of the history as we possibly can.” The 25 signs arrayed ...

“There’s power in us coming together. Harlem has this history and wonderful identity which you are not aware of walking down the street,” she said. Look for more than two dozen new purple ...

You can now learn about Harlem's history and culture just by walking around the neighborhood. The community organization While We Are Still Here installed about two ...

Von Blasingame died on Jan. 18, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia, his family said. He was 76.

GAP made Black History Month special by teaming with Harlem's Fashion Row and bringing NYC's designers to the forefront. The ...

A plaque at the corner of Market St. and Second Ave. is all that’s left of the Douglas Hotel — also known as the Harlem of the West.

In this nostalgic and fascinating book, Julie Satow, author of The Plaza, writes about the golden age of three now-vanished ...

Figure Skating in Harlem offers sports and educational support to young women of color and seeks a permanent rink.

Von Blasingame’s sendoff is also steeped in Harlem history. His memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday at Unity Funeral Home on Frederick Douglass Blvd. It was the same funeral home ...