Thelma Golden on the Literature of Harlem
When the Studio Museum in Harlem opened, in 1986, it occupied a rented loft. Last month, it reopened, after a seven-year hiatus—this time, in a handsome structure of dark concrete and…
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The New Studio Museum in Harlem Shows that Black Art Matters
I had to wait for the next generation—my older sister—to break through that uncertainty and introduce me to the political, social, and aesthetic significance of Harlem. In my sister’s…
The New Studio Museum in Harlem Is a Landmark in the History of Black Art
I had to wait for the next generation—my older sister—to break through that uncertainty and introduce me to the political, social, and aesthetic significance of Harlem. In my sister’s…
Dapper Dan Talks Gucci, Gap and Why Fashion Is Like Swimming in the Harlem River
Dapper Dan didn’t just address a sold-out crowd at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Friday night — he had attendees rapt with his wit and wisdom. In a Q&A with Monica L. Miller, guest…
“Once Upon a Time in Harlem” Is a Film for the Ages
The Harlem Renaissance—the subject that everyone had gathered to discuss—is described in the film by Major as the first time that Black people were recognized as creative people; by…
‘American Murder: Gabby Petito,’ ‘Godfather of Harlem,’ ‘PD True’ Among CrimeCon’s Clue Award Winners
MGM+’s “Godfather of Harlem,” Paramount+’s “PD True” and Netflix’s “American Murder: Gabby Petito” were among the winners on Saturday at the 4th annual Clue Awards. The event, hosted by…
Richard Price’s Street Life
When I arrived at the novelist Richard Price’s five-story, nineteenth-century brownstone, in East Harlem, in December, the doorbell was broken. Price and his wife, the writer Lorraine…
Forest Whitaker on Bumpy’s Battle With Morality in ‘Godfather of Harlem’ Season 4, Frank Lucas’ Arrival and the Crime Boss’ Legacy
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the Season 4 finale of “Godfather of Harlem,” now streaming on MGM+. In the Season 4 finale of “Godfather of Harlem,” gangster Elsworth…
Teyana Taylor Styles Her Air Jordan 1 A Rose From Harlem Sneakers for ‘Jenna & Friends’
Teyana Taylor has a lot to talk about. The multihyphenate star recently announced a return to music and is currently promoting her latest role in Tyler Perry’s “Straw,” wearing a pair of…