PLEASE NOTE: THIS STORY CONTAINS VIOLENT PHOTOGRAPHS AND SHOULD NOT BE VIEWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN.

Horrifically violent. Shockingly brutal. Gut wrenching. It is an in-your-face reminder of a painful era.... Photographs of African American males being lynched and being attacked by vicious dogs during the Civil Right movement... These haunting images make you deeply uncomfortable. As you see them walking eastbound down 125th between 7th and 8th Avenue (Frederick Douglass Blvd), you cannot help but look and reflect.

And, that is exactly the intention of Sutek Amunra, the vendor who displays them.

allthingsharlem.com and the National Black Programming Consortium asked Mr. Anumra, why he is showing them, and what he wanted people to do with after viewing.

Hear his answer.

D'Ladar Jones is a young entrepreneur hawking his goods on 125th St. In Harlem. The apparel's design is by him and his brother and the brand is Bucleany. He is also a poet and community conscious.

Wondering what to wear? Walking along 125th, 2 men--already dressed for October 31st!--, reveal where to buy a costume....And, it's, right here, in the neighborhood.

allthingsharlem.com AND the National Black Programming Consortium

On Saturday June 19, 2010 Harlem Men Stand Up hosted their annual pre-fathers day cookout entitled "Family Empowerment Day." People enjoyed entertainment from Kiss FM, ate delicious food, and were able to gather information from service providers. There was also a Karate demonstration by Harlem Goju and tennis instruction by a New York Junior Tennis League instructor. Harlem Men Stand Up also honored Professor James Small, William Henry and Dr. Leonard Jeffries with community service image awards.

On 8/9/10 Harlem Community Groups, leaders, and residents met up on the corner of 144th and Lenox to discuss the deadly shooting to that took place at a block party there this weekend. Luis Soto was killed, Luis Alvarez suffered 21 bullet wounds. At least six others were hurt in the shootout, including two NYPD officers. Many questions remain unanswered as the investigation continues. - produced by freelance digital journalist

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One year later we still missing the King of Pop. Here are some dancing highlights from last year in Harlem following his passing.

After running USI, a multi-million dollar tech firm, Marva Allen retired, moved to Harlem, and wrote two books. She even stopped by a fledging bookstore called Hue-Man to persuade the owners to carry her novels.

Instead of buying her books, Allen became CEO and partner of the company. Under her leadership, Hue-Man has become the must visit place for any writer looking to reach an audience of color.

Allen has also created The Power of One, an organization to encourage Harlemites to continue spending their money in the community. For $1, you can purchase a discount card that is good at many stores and restaurants throughout Harlem.

For more information on Hue Man Bookstore and Café, or the Power of One, please visit: http://www.huemanbookstore.com/ and
http://www.the-powerofone.com/

Story filmed, written, produced and edited by LHRN.

Additional video courtesy of The Power of One

Imagenation presents the film "Rise Up" along with reggae band "Judah Tribe" at Lincoln Center's Walter Reade Theatre in New York. Visit imagenation.us for more info. Find Imagenation on you tube as well.

Judah Tribe Performance

On Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 the
Malcolm X Commemoration Committee (MXCC) held a press conference condemning the pending release of Talmadge Hayer, a confessed assassin of Malcolm X, outside of the former Audubon Ballroom where Malcolm X was assassinated.

On one of the first warm days in while, Spring Fever was in the air. This lady in Washington Heights was out enjoying her day and jamming to music on her mini boom-box.

National Day Of Action To Defend Public Education
New York City at City Hall
March 4, 2010

"No More Business As Usual" - City Councilman Charles Barron At Education Rally

Dr. Sam Anderson discusses the Coalition For Public Education

NYC Students Speak at Rally at City Hall

What does it mean to you? How do you celebrate? Harlemites answer. Also, take our Black History Month quiz.

allthingsharlem.com is there when Mount Morris Park Community Improvement Association meets with NYPD about a rash of muggings and a shooting near 120th and Lenox. Inspector Rodney Harrison of the 28th Precinct in Harlem along with his boss Chief Philip Banks takes questions from concerned residents.

Peter Westbrook wants to change the face of fencing. He is on a mission to diversify the sport, and is finding some of his talent right here in Harlem. Westbrook, a 1984 Olympic Bronze medalist, could have capitalized on his fame or just rested on his history-making accolades. Instead, in 1991, he created The Peter Westbrook Foundation, an academic enrichment and fencing program, as a way to pass on the life lessons he has learned through the sport.

For more information on The Peter Westbrook Foundation, go to www.peterwestbrook.org.

allthingsharlem.com visited Harlem Flo last week. They are ready to make your Valentine's Day go off without a hitch. Visit Louis and Stefan for sophisticated floral arrangements, house plants and more....any time of year! SHOP HARLEM!!!



1/20/10 - Mumia supporters rally in NYC around the January 19th 2010 US Supreme court ruling granting appeal by prosecutors. The ruling brings Mumia closer to execution. Hip Hop Artist Immortal Techinque, a Baruch College professor as well as Danny Meyers of the National Guild of Lawyers are shown in this clip. For more information visit: freemumia.com

Joseph "Jazz" Hayden attended Harlem's own Percy Sutton's funeral on January 6th, 2010 at and presents this report from the pews of Riverside Church.

Music by Stevie Wonder and Melba Moore. Words by Rev Al Sharpton and many others.

allthingsharlem.com catches this dancing man uptown in Washington Heights grooving to the music and checking his moves in a local cafe window.