Harlem Cultural Archives

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Franco the Great
Artist Franco the Great discusses his migration to Harlem from Panama City at the Dwyer Cultural Center.
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Alexander: Reflections on Clifford Alexander, Sr.
Lizzie reflects on her dad, the late Clifford Alexander, Sr.
Dr. Harry Delany
Dr. Harry Delany is a renowned Harlem born and raised surgeon, the son of the great jurist and civil rights leader, Hubert Delany. Most of his formative years were spent in and around West Harlem.
Discovering HarlemStage: "The Gatehouse"
An exploration of the backstory of HarlemStage and its distinctive showplace, "The Gatehouse," as told by HarlemStage's execs Pat Cruz and James King.
Congressman Espaillat
A brief chat with Congressman Adriano Espaillat, U.S. Representative of New York’s Thirteenth Congressional District, which includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill, and the north-west Bronx.
Bob Cook: Harlem in Transition
Harlem entrepreneur, engineer, and historian Bob Cook talks about New Amsterdam, the Great Migration, Philip Payton, Seneca Village, IRT Subway, gentrification, 125th street, among other topics.
Bettie Esther Parham: A Renaissance Woman
Profile of Harlem entrepreneur, Bettie Esther Parham: educator, writer, chemist, real estate exec, manufacturer, Importer, philanthropist, and socialite.
Al Stewart - A Harlem Griot
Lifelong Harlem resident recalls his youth in West Harlem on Bradhurst Avenue, or "In the Valley" as opposed to on Sugar Hill".
"The Tingling Family - 3 Generations on the Bench"
From Judge Milton F. Tingling, to Judge Milton A. Tingling and now Judge Aija Tingling, this family has been an influential presence on the New York Judicial scene for the past 50 years. This film provides personal insights into that achievement
"Riverton Reunion 2022"
On July 23rd 2022, Harlem Cultural Archives celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Riverton community. What follows are clips from that event.
"Riverton Houses"
A collection of short interviews done on Riverton Houses' 75th anniversary.
"New York Rens Court - Street Co-naming"
The southeast corner of 138th street and A. Clayton Powell boulevard was co-named "New York Rens Court" - in honor of the New York Renaissance Big Five - on Saturday May 21st, 2022
"Dr. Muriel Petioni - Family Practitioner"
Dr Muriel Petioni was a family practitioner in Harlem for over 50 years. Her practice specialized in the delivery of health care to at-risk populations. She resided at 123rd St. between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway in Manhattan Community District 9.