Honoree: Lana Turner · HPMCA

Title: Honoree: Lana Turner
Description: Lana Turner, Cultural Historian, Recipient of the A. Philip Randolph-Bayard Rustin Lifetime Achievement Award.
Lana Turner is quintessential Harlem, a landmark unto herself. A reader, writer, thinker and researcher with a keen interest in the elements of art and style in Black culture and why this meditation matters, she has earned the endearing title of “Queen of Harlem.” She works as a real estate professional, producer, archivist, and preservationist. Always breaking new ground to celebrate Harlem’s history and its institutions, she co-founded The Literary Society, a Harlem-based book discussion group; launched Men Who Cook, initially to support the Children’s Art Carnival in Harlem; and continues to collaborate with others to mount initiatives that preserve the history of Black culture. Also, she is recognized for her impressive collection of vintage clothing which has been featured in fashion, gallery and museum exhibitions.
Date Issued: 2025-06-04
Contributor: Save Harlem Now!
Subject: Turner, Lana
Language: English
interviewee: Turner, Lana