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Announcing the Signs of the Times: Harlem Markers Project App!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the official app for the "Signs of the Times: Harlem Markers Project" map.
This free app is your new guide to exploring Harlem's unique and vital history. #Harlem
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the official app for the "Signs of the Times: Harlem Markers Project" map.
This free app is your new guide to exploring Harlem's unique and vital history. #Harlem
Today, on Veterans Day, we honor the veterans of the United States armed forces. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
#harlem #VeteransDay
#harlem #VeteransDay
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Today, on Veterans Day, we honor the veterans of the United States armed forces. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
#harlem #VeteransDay
#harlem #VeteransDay
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
November 11, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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
When we talk about our history, we have to talk about The Crisis. Founded in November 1910, it’s the official voice of the NAACP and the oldest Black-oriented magazine in the world. Its founders, including W. E. B. Du Bois, named it after the 1845 poem "The Present Crisis. #Harlem
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
When we talk about our history, we have to talk about The Crisis. Founded in November 1910, it’s the official voice of the NAACP and the oldest Black-oriented magazine in the world. Its founders, including W. E. B. Du Bois, named it after the 1845 poem "The Present Crisis. #Harlem
Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896 – September 1, 1977) was an American singer and actress. She set the stage for so many. From blues to gospel, her voice held the soul of a generation. She didn't just sing the songs; she told our story. #Harlem
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896 – September 1, 1977) was an American singer and actress. She set the stage for so many. From blues to gospel, her voice held the soul of a generation. She didn't just sing the songs; she told our story. #Harlem
“We are keepers of the dream, the prophets of the future, and the instruments of change.”
Katherine Butler Jones, author, educator, and social activist. #Harlem
Katherine Butler Jones, author, educator, and social activist. #Harlem
October 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
“We are keepers of the dream, the prophets of the future, and the instruments of change.”
Katherine Butler Jones, author, educator, and social activist. #Harlem
Katherine Butler Jones, author, educator, and social activist. #Harlem
The Lenape, also known as the Lenni Lenape or Delaware people, are an Indigenous people native to the Northeastern Woodlands region of North America.
This marker is located at:
601 W. 125th St.
Harlem, NY
#Harlem
This marker is located at:
601 W. 125th St.
Harlem, NY
#Harlem
October 23, 2025 at 1:05 AM
The Lenape, also known as the Lenni Lenape or Delaware people, are an Indigenous people native to the Northeastern Woodlands region of North America.
This marker is located at:
601 W. 125th St.
Harlem, NY
#Harlem
This marker is located at:
601 W. 125th St.
Harlem, NY
#Harlem
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
October 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
October 16, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
October 16, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
October 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
October 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
October 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Harlem As An Incubator
Discover the cultural roots and legacy of Harlem's past.
harlemasanincubator.org
October 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem
harlemasanincubator.org
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm
Register: harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm
Register: harlemasanincubator.org
Harlem As An Incubator
Discover the cultural roots and legacy of Harlem's past.
harlemasanincubator.org
October 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm
Register: harlemasanincubator.org
Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm
Register: harlemasanincubator.org
J. Rosamond Johnson (August 11, 1873 – November 11, 1954) was a composer, advocate, teacher, and an essential part of Harlem’s foundation.
J. Rosamond Johnson was the younger brother of poet and activist James Weldon Johnson, who wrote the lyrics for "Lift Every Voice and Sing." #Harlem
J. Rosamond Johnson was the younger brother of poet and activist James Weldon Johnson, who wrote the lyrics for "Lift Every Voice and Sing." #Harlem
September 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
J. Rosamond Johnson (August 11, 1873 – November 11, 1954) was a composer, advocate, teacher, and an essential part of Harlem’s foundation.
J. Rosamond Johnson was the younger brother of poet and activist James Weldon Johnson, who wrote the lyrics for "Lift Every Voice and Sing." #Harlem
J. Rosamond Johnson was the younger brother of poet and activist James Weldon Johnson, who wrote the lyrics for "Lift Every Voice and Sing." #Harlem
Dorothy Maynor (September 3, 1910 – February 19, 1996) was an American soprano, concert singer, and the Harlem School of the Arts founder. She debuted at Carnegie Hall in a performance with the New York Philharmonic in January 1940. #harlem
September 27, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Dorothy Maynor (September 3, 1910 – February 19, 1996) was an American soprano, concert singer, and the Harlem School of the Arts founder. She debuted at Carnegie Hall in a performance with the New York Philharmonic in January 1940. #harlem
Founded in 1934 by Mildred Johnson Edwards, The Modern School in Harlem became a center of excellence in education for Black children, running until the late 1990s. #harlem
September 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Founded in 1934 by Mildred Johnson Edwards, The Modern School in Harlem became a center of excellence in education for Black children, running until the late 1990s. #harlem
Blumstein's Department Store, formerly located at 230 W 125th St., holds a significant place in Harlem's struggle for economic justice. In 1934, it became the focal point of the "Don't Buy Where You Can't Work" campaign. #Harlem
September 18, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Blumstein's Department Store, formerly located at 230 W 125th St., holds a significant place in Harlem's struggle for economic justice. In 1934, it became the focal point of the "Don't Buy Where You Can't Work" campaign. #Harlem
Lawrence "Larry" Neal (1937-1981) was a visionary scholar, poet, and critic. He was a key architect of the 1960s Black Arts Movement, championing art as a powerful tool for Black liberation and self-expression. #Harlem
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Download our new app: l.ead.me/bg6isD
September 14, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Lawrence "Larry" Neal (1937-1981) was a visionary scholar, poet, and critic. He was a key architect of the 1960s Black Arts Movement, championing art as a powerful tool for Black liberation and self-expression. #Harlem
Download our new app: l.ead.me/bg6isD
Download our new app: l.ead.me/bg6isD
Marcus Garvey was born in Jamaica in 1887. In 1914, he founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) to promote Black self-sufficiency and encourage a return to Africa. It attracted a large international community with two million members across thirty branches. #Harlem
September 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Marcus Garvey was born in Jamaica in 1887. In 1914, he founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) to promote Black self-sufficiency and encourage a return to Africa. It attracted a large international community with two million members across thirty branches. #Harlem
Pauli Murray was a pioneering civil rights activist, legal scholar, theorist, author, and, later in life, the first African-American woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest. #Harlem
September 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Pauli Murray was a pioneering civil rights activist, legal scholar, theorist, author, and, later in life, the first African-American woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest. #Harlem
#LaborDay is the day to honor the enduring spirit of working people in the U.S. From the Domestic Workers' Union striking on the streets of Harlem in 1942 for fair wages, to icons like A. Philip Randolph organizing the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters right out of #Harlem.
September 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Yuri Kochiyama was a prominent civil rights activist and a close ally of Malcolm X—she was by his side, cradling him, as he lay dying after being shot at the Audubon Ballroom. #Harlem
September 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Yuri Kochiyama was a prominent civil rights activist and a close ally of Malcolm X—she was by his side, cradling him, as he lay dying after being shot at the Audubon Ballroom. #Harlem
Today we celebrate the birthday of Althea Neale Gibson (born Aug 25, 1927), a trailblazing athlete who broke barriers. From public courts to the world stage, she became one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. #harlem
August 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Today we celebrate the birthday of Althea Neale Gibson (born Aug 25, 1927), a trailblazing athlete who broke barriers. From public courts to the world stage, she became one of the first Black athletes to cross the color line of international tennis. #harlem
Discover Harlem's rich history through the Signs Of The Times: Harlem Markers Project. We’ve installed 25 historic plaques around the neighborhood, honoring the people, places, and events that made Harlem so unique. #harlem
August 24, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Discover Harlem's rich history through the Signs Of The Times: Harlem Markers Project. We’ve installed 25 historic plaques around the neighborhood, honoring the people, places, and events that made Harlem so unique. #harlem