Underrated Places in Upper Manhattan That You’re Missing Out On

https://soundcloud.com/shiloh-frederick-718117019/underrated-places-in-upper-manhattan-that-youre-missing-out-on With the hype surrounding the theatrical release of In the Heights, people are giving some much overdue love to the neighborhoods of Upper Manhattan. Harlem, Washington Heights, Morningside Heights, and Inwood are vibrant communities with great food, unique architecture, awe-inspiring landscapes, and surprising historical significance. It’s almost overwhelming what these places have to offer.…

The NYC Black Bucket List: 20 Black Cultural Sites in NYC

Make no misunderstanding: the following list is not the end-all be-all of black cultural and historic sites in NYC. In fact, you're more than welcome to suggest more places that should be added to what I'm calling the NYC Black Bucket List. With sites spanning all five boroughs, no matter who you are, you've got…

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6 Black New Yorkers You’ll Want to Know

You know Jay-Z and Biggie, Cardi and Nicki, Chris Rock and Malcolm X, Jackie Robinson and Al Sharpton, but can you recall any of the following influential black New Yorkers? via Wikimedia Commons ELIZABETH JENNINGS GRAHAM Elizabeth Jennings Graham was the OG Rosa Parks of the mid-1800s. Before Rosa Parks refused to give up her…

Things Not to Miss This Month in NYC: February 2020

There's much more to look forward to this month than a hot date with your boo thang (or yourself #selflove). Here's a quick rundown of all the events worth checking out in NYC this month. Winter Jam in Central Park | February 1, 2020 Missing the snow? Get your fix of the white stuff over…