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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

On June 21, 1990, just after his release from Robben Island, Harlem organized a historic statesman’s welcome. Activists and leaders came together, closing the streets between Adam Clayton Powell and Frederick Douglass Blvds to honor a man whose struggle for justice mirrored our own.

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

James Melvin "Jimmie" Lunceford (June 6, 1902 – July 12, 1947) was a bandleader and sax player. Lunceford created the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra in 1927 and became known as the "King of Swing." #harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday for the 9th Annual Sugar Hill Music Festival inside our beautiful backup space at the Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER: Our music festival location has changed. Please join us at: Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling 898 St. Nicholas Avenue at 155th Street New York, NY 10032 Lower Level #harlem bit.ly/wwsh_shmf

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Hazel Dorothy Scott (June 11, 1920 – October 2, 1981) was a Trinidad-born American jazz and classical pianist and singer. She and her family moved to the US from Trinidad in 1924 and settled in Harlem, New York City. #caribbeanamericanheritagemonth

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Rain or Shine!! This is the first year we will have a huge canopy covering the audience and stage. So come on out for great music and good times on The Hill in #Harlem Get your tickets here: bit.ly/wwsh_shmf

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

On June 19, 1865 — over 2 years after President Lincoln declared all enslaved persons free — Major General Gordon Granger and Union Army troops marched to Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and free the last enslaved Black Americans in Texas. #Juneteenth

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Did you know Earth, Wind & Fire’s iconic style has Harlem roots? At 555 Edgecombe Ave, Vaughn Terry helped design the look of one of America’s greatest bands. Our neighborhood doesn't just witness history—we style it. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The 9th Annual Sugar Hill Music Festival Saturday, June 27, 2026 1:00 pm Sugar Hill Luminaries Lawn Edgecombe Avenue and 155th Street Harlem, NY FREE/Suggested Contribution: $25, $50 (includes signed book) bit.ly/wwsh_shmf #harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Black Music Month, celebrated annually in June, recognizes the impact of music created by African-American composers, singers, songwriters, and musicians on today's world. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Memorial Day, originally Decoration Day, was created to honor those who died in all American wars. In May 1966, President Johnson initiated the day to remember those who fought and died for the US. Thank you to the brave men and women who sacrificed for our freedom. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

On this day in Harlem History - We celebrate the life of Lorraine Vivian Hansberry (May 19, 1930 – January 12, 1965), an African American playwright and author. #harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Our history belongs to us. "The Harlem We Know" is a digital archive preserving the living history of our neighborhood through the eyes of those who built it. It’s time to tell our story from the inside out. www.eventbrite.com/e/the-harlem... #harlem

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The Harlem We Know: A Digital Archive

Your story matters. Your history matters. Join us in building a living archive of Harlem. Register today to reserve your time slot.

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Remembering Safiya Henderson-Holmes (December 30, 1950 – April 8, 2001), a talented poet whose art and vibrant spirit embodied Harlem. Her "Daily Bread" poetry collection fearlessly explored abuse, racism, Black love, and self-discovery. #nationalpoetrymonth #harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

April is National Poetry Month. Let's remember the powerful voice of Gil Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011), jazz poet, singer, musician, and author. A true pioneer. #Harlem #NationalPoetryMonth

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Regina Anderson Andrews (May 21, 1901 – February 5, 1993) left an indelible mark on Harlem as a librarian, playwright, diplomat, and activist. Andrews was the first African American woman to lead a New York Public Library branch. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Dorothy Maynor (September 3, 1910 – February 19, 1996) was an American soprano, concert singer, and the founder of the Harlem School of the Arts. She debuted at Carnegie Hall in a performance with the New York Philharmonic in January 1940. #womenshistorymonth

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

“You are young, gifted, and Black. We must begin to tell our young, There’s a world waiting for you, Yours is the quest that’s just begun.” James Weldon Johnson (June 17, 1871 – June 26, 1938) #blackhistorymonth

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

SIGNS OF THE TIMES: Harlem Markers Project® Community Meeting, Part II By While We Are Still Here George Bruce Library New York, NY Saturday, Feb 21 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm EST www.eventbrite.com/e/signs-of-t... #harlem #communitymeeting #harlemhistory #whilewearestillhere

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Harlem is filled with stories that deserve to be told. Karen B. Taylor, the founder of While We Are Still Here, points out that while buildings are just buildings, it’s the creative energy from the Harlem community that really brings the neighborhood alive. #BlackHistoryMonth

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

On January 19, 2025, President Biden posthumously pardoned Marcus Garvey, clearing the civil rights leader more than 101 years after his 1923 conviction for mail fraud. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Paul Robeson’s portrayal of Joe captured the heart of the nation. He used his incredible gift to give voice to the struggle and the strength of his people. Today, we look back at his journey from Columbia Law to global stardom as a roadmap for staying true to your purpose. #harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Today, we celebrate the life and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., prominent activist and leader of the civil rights movement in the U.S. #MLKDay

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

We celebrate the life of Lorraine Vivian Hansberry (May 19, 1930 – January 12, 1965), African American playwright and author. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Someone who knows all about Prince and his fashion style is the talented fashion designer Vaughn Terry, a resident of 555 Edgecombe Avenue in Harlem, NY. Along with his design partner, Louis Wells, Terry made magic with costumes for several iconic musicians. #harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Here's to a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2026 in Harlem!

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

The seventh principle of Kwanzaa is Imani (Faith): To believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. The next book on the list is "Make Me Rain: Poems & Prose" by Nikki Giovanni. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

The sixth principle of Kwanzaa is Kuumba (Creativity): To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. The next book is “Reflections in Black: A History of Black Photographers:" by Deborah Willis. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

The fifth principle of Kwanzaa is Nia (Purpose): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. The next book is “Chester B. Himes: A Biography." by Lawrence P. Jackson #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

The fourth principle of Kwanzaa is Ujamaa (Cooperative economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together. The next book to celebrate the spirit of Kwanzaa is “Black Reconstruction in America, 1860-1880." by W. E. B. Du Bois. #harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

The third principle of Kwanzaa is Ujima (Collective work and responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and to solve them together. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

The second principle of Kwanzaa is Kujichagulia (self-determination): To define and name ourselves, as well as to create and speak for ourselves. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Today is the first day of Kwanzaa, an African American celebration of culture, harvest, and community. This celebration runs from December 26 to January 1st - highlights seven guiding principles. The first principle is UMOJA - Umoja means “Unity”. #harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! Have a joyful and safe holiday season. 🎄🎁🎉 #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

The next book in our Holiday Gift Guide is "Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore" by Ashley D. Farmer. Look for this book at your favorite local bookstore, or order it online.📚 #harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

The next book on our Harlem Holiday Gift Guide is "Survival Is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde" by Alexis Pauline Gumbs. A bold, innovative biography that offers a new understanding of the life, work, and enduring impact of Audre Lorde. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

The next book in our Holiday Gift Guide is “Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America" by Candacy Taylor. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

The next book from our holiday gift guide for 2025: "Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem: A Memoir" by Daniel R. Day. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

The first book to be included in our holiday gift guide for 2025 is: "Tell Her Story: Eleanor Bumpurs & the Police Killing That Galvanized New York City" by LaShawn Harris.

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Celebrate Harlem's rich history this holiday season! Looking for holiday gift ideas? Consider giving a gift that celebrates Harlem's cultural heritage. Your family and friends may appreciate these books by authors who explore Harlem culture, characters, and history. #harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Though his later years brought challenges, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. remains Harlem's number one advocate. The 12-foot statue outside the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building on 125th Street stands as a monument to that enduring truth. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday - a global day of generosity. That means it’s the perfect time to support the causes and organizations you love. Thank you for supporting our work: bit.ly/wwsh_donate #Harlem #GivingTuesday2025

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

In 1921, Pura Teresa Belpré y Nogueras (February 2, 1899 – July 1, 1982) became the first Puerto Rican librarian at the New York Public Library, starting at the 135th Street Branch (now Countee Cullen Regional Branch) in Manhattan. #harlem #hispanicheritagemonth

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Watch this video from "That's So New York" by The City Of New York, featuring our founder, Karen Taylor. NYC Media is the official TV and radio network, and media production entity of the City of New York, and aims to inform, educate, and entertain New Yorkers. #Harlem www.nyc.gov/site/media/s...

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

The Boyds, A Family of Entertainers - Ruth, Carroll, and Annette Boyd were siblings who performed together as “the Boyd Trio” at parties and other high society events. #Harlem

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Today, on Veterans Day, we honor the veterans of the United States armed forces. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. #harlem #VeteransDay

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While We Are Still Here @wwsh.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

The Reverend James H. Robinson (January 24, 1907 – November 6, 1972), clergyman, humanitarian, and political activist, was inspired by his deep humanity to found Operations Crossroads Africa (OCA) in 1958. #Harlem

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