Black Folk Must Vote (BFMV) is a national grassroots initiative, that encourages African Americans to register, vote and make their voices heard. The initiative fulfills its urgent, transformational agenda by promoting the importance of voting, contributing voting information and education in Black communities, and advocating for access to the ballot for all eligible Black voters.  Referencing the 15th and 19th amendments provokes conversation among Black voters and is a powerful expression of voter responsibility. This strategy extends their reach and impact in Black communities. For more information about BFMV, please visit www.BFMV.org. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @blackfolkmustvote and #blackfolkmustvote. State primary dates: JUNE June 9 Georgia Virginia Dakota Nevada South Carolina June 23 New York Virginia June 30 Colorado Utah Oklahoma JULY July 7 Delaware New Jersey July 11 Louisiana July 12 Puerto Rico AUGUST August 4 Arizona Kansas Michigan Missouri Washington State August 6 Tennessee August 8 Hawaii August 11 Connecticut Minnesota Vermont Wisconsin August 18 Alaska Florida Wyoming SEPTEMBER Sept 1 Massachusetts Sept 8 New Hampshire Rhode Island Sept 15 Delaware NATIONAL ELECTION DAY NOVEMBER 3rd

Your problem: you’re hungry & you want to support a black-owned business. Your solution: EASY! View our listing of black-owned restaurants in Harlem. Satisfy both needs. We encourage you to order delivery or pickup from your favorite black owned restaurant today. Experience Harlem has always celebrated and highlighted black owned restaurants. And 2020 is no different. Like, love, & share this listing with your fellow Harlemites. *Disclaimer: Hours & availability are subject to change due to COVID-19. Please contact the business prior to a physical visit to ensure service. TASTE American Belle Harlem 2363 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 347 819 4076 www.belleharlem.com Chocolat Restaurant Lounge 2223 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 222 4545 www.chocolatharlem.com Field Trip 109 Lenox Ave 917 639 3919 www.fieldtripnyc.com Greedy Pot 1944 Adam Clayton Powell Jr, Blvd 917 675 7676 www.facebook.com/greedypot1 Lolo’s Seafood Shack 303 W 116th St 646 649 3356 www.lolosseafoodshack.com Melba’s 300 W 114th St 212 864 7777 www.melbasrestaurant.com Red Rooster/Ginny’s Supper Club 310 Lenox Ave 212 792 9001 www.redroosterharlem.com Renaissance 2245 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 838 7604 www.renaissance-harlem.com Reverence 2592 Frederick Douglass Blvd reverence.nyc Ruby’s Vintage 2340 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 454 9899 rubysvintageharlem.com The Row 2374 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 767 9582 www.therowharlem.com Bakery Lee Lee’s Bakery 283 W 118th St 917 493 6633 www.leeleesrugelach.com Make My Cake 2380 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 234 2344 www.makemycake.com Sweet Chef Southern Style Bakery 122 Hamilton Pl 212 862 5909 Bars/Lounges/Pubs 67 Orange Street 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 662 2030 www.67orangestreet.com Cove Lounge 325 Lenox Ave 212 665 3455 www.covelounge.com Harlem Hops 2268 Adam Clayton Powell Jr, Blvd 646 998 3444 www.harlemhops.com Moca Lounge 2210 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 665 8081 Caribbean Sisters Cuisine 47 E 124th St www.sisterscuisineharlem.com Patrick’s Place 2835 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 491 7800 www.patricksplaceharlem.com The Edge 101 Edgecombe Ave 212 939 9688 www.edgecafeharlem.com Coffee/Tea/Cafe Ginjan Café 85 E 125th St www.drinkginjan.com Harlem Chocolate Factory 2363 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 646 922 8816 www.harlemchocolatefactory.com NBHD Brulee 2620 Frederick Douglass Blvd www.nbhdbrulee.com Plowshares Coffee Roasters 1351 Amsterdam Ave 646 755 8667 www.plowsharescoffee.com Serengeti Kitchen 22 E 125th St 212 837 1057 www.serengetikitchen.com Sugarhill Creamery 184 Lenox Ave 212 634 9004 www.sugarhillcreamery.com Fast Bites Famous Fish Market 684 St Nicholas Ave 212 491 8323 Harlem Seafood Soul (Food Truck) NE Corner of W 125th St & Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd Instagram Lighthouse Fish Market 2451 Frederick Douglass Blvd www.lighthousefishmarket.com Ethiopian Abyssinia 268 W 135th S 212 281 2673 www.abyssinianyc.com Massawa 1239 Amsterdam Ave 212 663 0505 www.massawanyc.com Tsion Cafe 763 St. Nicholas Avenue 212 234 2070 www.tsioncafe.com Zoma 2084 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 662 0620 www.zomanyc.com French Chez Lucienne 308 Lenox Ave 212 289 5555 www.chezlucienne.com Crepe Master 139 W 116th St 646 559 9224 www.crepemasternyc.com Yatenga French Bistro & Bar‎ 2269 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 690 0699‎ www.yatengabistro.com Italian Ristorante Settepani 196 Lenox Ave 917 492 4806 www.settepani.com Vinateria 2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 662 8462 www.vinaterianyc.com Latin Amor Cubano 2018 3rd Ave 212 996 1220 www.amorcubanorestaurant.com Cascabel Taqueria 2799 Broadway 212 665 1500 www.nyctacos.com Floridita 2276 12th Ave 212 662 0090 www.harlemsfloridita.net Senegalese Africa Kine Restaurant 2269 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 666 9400 www.africakine.com Les Ambassades 2200 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 666 0078 Lenox Saphire 341 Lenox Ave 212 866 9700 www.lenoxsaphireharlem.com Ponty Bistro 2375 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd 212 234 6475 www.pontybistroharlem.com Teranga 1280 5th Ave www.itsteranga.com Somalian Safari 219 W 116th St 646 964 4252 www.safariharlem.com Southern/Soul BLVD Bistro 2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 678 6200 www.blvdbistrony.com Charles’ Pan Fried Chicken 2461 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 281 1800 Londel’s Supper Club 2620 Frederick Douglass Blvd 212 234 6114 www.londelsrestaurant.com Miss Maude’s Spoonbread 366 W 110th St 212 865 6744 www.spoonbreadinc.com Sylvia’s 328 Lenox Ave 212 996 0660 www.sylviasrestaurant.com Vegetarian Seasoned Veg 55 St Nicholas Ave 212 222 0092 www.seasonedvegan.com Uptown Juice Bar 54 E 125th St 212 987 2660 Facebook Check out our Guide to BLACK Harlem here.

Harlem restaurants have quickly adapted to outdoor service. Eateries are expanding past the sidewalks and into the streets. We love to see it! It’s time to meet up with family & friends for outdoor dining and happy hours in the sun. Take advantage of beautiful outdoor seating before we reach our colder months. Check out our guide to Harlem patios this summer: 67 Orange 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd Babbalucci 331 Lenox Ave Chocolat 2223 Frederick Douglass Blvd Clay 553 Manhattan Ave The Edge 101 Edgecombe Ave FUMO  1600 Amsterdam Ave Harlem Food Bar 2100 Frederick Douglass Blvd Harlem Hookah 381 Lenox Ave Harlem Shake 100 W 124th St Harlem Tavern 2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd The Grange Bar and Eatery 1635 Amsterdam Ave Jacob Restaurant  373 Lenox Ave Melba’s 300 W 114th St La Diagonal 185 Saint Nicholas Avenue Lenox Saphire 341 Lenox Ave Lolo’s Seafood Shack 303 W 116th St Patisserie des Ambassades 2200 Frederick Douglass Blvd Ponty Bistro 2375 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd Renaissance Harlem  2245 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd Ristorante Settepani 196 Lenox Ave Row Harlem 2374 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd Ruby’s Vintage/Sexy Taco Pop-up 2340 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd Sylvia’s 328 Lenox Ave Tios Bistro 421 Malcolm X Blvd Vinateria  2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd Tag us in your outdoor dining posts. We’d love to see! Check out our Guide to Black-owned restaurants in Harlem here.

Sip.Eat.Harlem was a SUCCESS! Last week we celebrated the end of Summer at 8 of Harlem’s finest restaurants: Each ticket sale of #SipEatHarlem also benefited The Boys and Girls Club of Harlem. The event raised over $1,000 to support bright futures for Harlem youth. You can continue patronizing the featured restaurants and more; check out our Guide to Black-owned Harlem Restaurants. Follow @experienceharlem to get the latest on the stops, shops, sips and more in Harlem. View our Sip.Eat.Harlem Facebook gallery to see pictures here. Perhaps you’ll see yourself sipping and eating. ——————————————————————————————————————— Ready, Set, ASSEMBLE YOUR CREW. Let’s make the most of Summer 2020 while sipping and eating Harlem’s best! Enjoy at our participating locations, or sip and taste at your favorite stoop, rooftop or park. Don’t forget to grab your mask, pack hand sanitizer and purchase your tickets for Sip.Eat.Harlem! See our list of participating Black-owned bars & restaurants: Chocolat 2223 Frederick Douglass Blvd Lolo’s Seafood Shack 303 W 116th St Londel’s Supper Club 2620 Frederick Douglass Blvd Ponty Bistro 2375 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd Renaissance Harlem  2245 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd Ristorante Settepani 196 Lenox Ave Ruby’s Vintage/Sexy Taco Pop-up 2340 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd Vinateria  2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for updates on the signature cocktails and appetizers #sipeatharlem.

We know you love all things Harlem, that’s how we know you’ll love the Shop Harlem Virtual Fair. This will be an interactive social distancing event with lots of surprises and unique opportunities in store. Event highlights will include: – DJ Stormin Norman spinning live on the main stage – Interactive booths featuring Harlem’s best shops and makers – Networking opportunities – where you can launch a video chat with anyone, one-on-one or in a group – Special guests who represent Harlem – Much more to come There’s no need to travel outside of Harlem to discover the perfect gift this holiday season. With scores of local entrepreneurs, small businesses, artists and artisans, there’s no better place to shop than the Shop Harlem Virtual Fair! Although this season is unlike any other let’s bring in the holidays the right way by supporting Harlem businesses throughout the holiday season. RSVP HERE Participating: 67 Orange Street 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd 67orangestreet.com Offer: Cocktail kits and gift cards. Anthony Maxwell anthonymaxwell.com Offer: 15% off online orders with email sign-up Free shipping with $50 or more purchase.  National shipping available. The Brownstone 24 E 125th St thebrownstonewoman.com National shipping available. FOLKUS  folkus.co Offer: 20% Harlem World Stone gift wrapping paper. Promo code = Harlem20 . National shipping available. Frederick Benjamin shop.frederickbenjamin.com Offer: Save 20% on grooming regimen + free gift with purchase. Harlem’s Heaven Hats 2538 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd harlemsheaven.com Harlem Haberdashery 245 Lenox Ave harlemhaberdashery.com IN-18 LLC IN-18.com  Offer: 2021 Career Roadmap Coaching Session $175 for 45 minutes. ImaniLia Fashions imanilia.com Ma Smith’s Dessert Café 2380 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd masmithdessertcafe.com NiLu 191 Lenox Ave shopnilu.com Offer: 15% off online ordering only. Free shipping with $50 or more purchase. National shipping available. Reynoir LLC society6.com/createperiodfestival National shipping available. ROKMIL Fitness Offer: Free zoom sessions. Ron Donovan Footwear & Accessories rondonovandesigns.com Offer: Various discounts. National shipping available. Ruby’s Vintage/Sexy Taco 2340 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd rubysvintageharlem.com Sundae Sermon sundaesermon.com National shipping available. SimpleeBEAUTIFUL CurlyTexturedBAR 115 Edgecombe Ave simpleebeautiful.com Offer: Special discount for 1st time visit to salon and purchases. Ruth Nathan’s ruthnathans.com Offer: Buy a mask and a bow tie get a flower or pocket square practically half off. National shipping available. Soular Powered etsy.com/shop/soularpowered National shipping available. Society 6/Reynoir society6.com/createperiodfestival National shipping available. TASTE4LY  www.taste4ly.com Offer: $25 off meal service for 4 Totton Body Lab www.neiltotton.com Offer: 5 virtual Zoom classes for $50. Wines by Mozel 2254 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd winesbymozel.com Offer: Black wine makers gift box. Harlem, stand with us. We challenge 5,000 Harlemites to take the pledge to support Black-owned businesses this holiday season. With your help we can achieve this goal! 1. Share this blog post with your friends 2. RSVP to the Shop Harlem Virtual Shopping Experience today: http://ow.ly/HpeF50CyyXG 3. Follow @experienceharlem for more info, giveaways and more Let’s keep Harlem alive and thriving #shopharlem

There’s no need to travel outside of Harlem to discover the perfect gift this holiday season. With scores of local entrepreneurs, small businesses, artists and artisans, there’s no better place to shop! Although this season is unlike any other prior, gift giving is still a tradition we can uphold to stay in good spirits. Show love to our community while making a loved one smile. Photo: Antoine Debrill KEY GUIDE: Men = M Women = W Kids = K Home = H Pets = P Harlem Haberdashery 245 Lenox Ave, 646 707 0070, www.harlemhaberdashery.com Just stepping inside of Harlem Haberdashery is an experience worth savoring. The retail expression of 5001 Flavors almost exclusively features unique designs; and inventory ranges from unique Ts to more bespoke accessories, like the fast selling two-tone scarf, which can dress up any look. M, W Flamekeepers Hat Club 273 W 121st St, 212 531 3542, www.flamekeepershatclub.com The chapeau is a fine expression of style and cool, and at Flamekeepers, you’re sure to find the perfect fit for the modern man (or woman) in your orbit! Stop here to impress those for whom good taste is a must. M, W The Brownstone 24 E 125th St, 212-996-7980, www.thebrownstonewoman.com The Brownstone dresses women for the important moments in her life with ethnically-inspired fashions like leather trimmed shawls or funky jewelry that are sure to be conversation starters. There are also one-of-a-kind gifts for home and special holiday cards, too. W, H The SPAaaht 775 St. Nicholas Avenue, 1 917-498-2814, https://thespaaaht.square.site/ Give a loved one the “best massage in Harlem” at the SPAaaht, or even a handicap or footical. Wellness advocate La Juana Smith-Huebner creates aahmazing spa experiences. Services by appointment only. W,M Hrlm Girl https://hrlmgirlapparel.com/ Have a friend who is proud to be born and raised in Harlem? Help them represent Harlem with apparel from Hrlm Girl. From masks to hoodies to tees saying “Made in Harlem”, give the gift of Harlem pride this season. W,M Junny https://junny.nyc/ Junny’s 100% cotton masks prints are lovingly made in Harlem by Junny or her head seamstress. All masks are made with 2 layers of 100% cotton material, most designs have filter pocket. Keep a loved one safe and fashionable all season long. W.M Harlem Chocolate Factory 2363 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. ,https://harlemchocolatefactory.com/ Who wouldn’t love a chocolate bonbon in their holiday stocking?  The Harlem Chocolate Factory is an artisan chocolate company based in Harlem where we convey the cultural experiences of Harlem through chocolate. W,M,K Harlem Underground 20 E 125th St, 212 987 9385, www.harlemunderground.com A Harlem staple for almost 20 years, Harlem Underground has a bevy of hats, t-shirts, jackets and sweatshirts that are sure to please even those hard to please teens. From black superheroes to jazz legends, HU is a mainstay because of its contemporary and quirky products. K, M, W Imani Lia Designs https://www.imanilia.com/ For Holiday 2020 I have created speciality items for the whole family. Printable fashion books for kids, glam accessories for the whole family and limited edition clothing items that will have you feeling your best no matter if you’re working from home or in the office. M,W,K Frederick Benjamin https://shop.frederickbenjamin.com/collections Men’s grooming brand for men of color, developed a regimen of products to help every man sculpt his best self, no matter his style. Give the gift of grooming, looking good and feeling good. M Reynoir https://society6.com/createperiodfestival Baby, it’s cold outside. Gift a winter puffer coat, hoodie or mug by a visual artist and abstract painter. M,W Ruth Nathan’s ruthnathans.com Ruth Nathan’s creates joy by helping you express your need for distinctive looks with bow ties, face masks, and more. M,W GIFTS FOR KIDS Ground the children in your life with unique, culturally-diverse gifts that can’t be found anywhere else. A2Z Children’s Boutique 2220 Frederick Douglass Blvd, 212 932 2220, www.a2zchildrensboutique.com Make the children in your life exceedingly cool with unique and fashion-forward finds at A2Z, whether it be a straw fedora for boys or faux fur vest for girls. There’s also baby gifts, shoes, and accessories. From newborn to size 14. K Grandma’s Place 84 W 120th St, https://www.grandmasplaceinharlem.com/  It is a toy and children’s book lovers’ dream come true in this enchanting, old-fashioned store. Dolls, stuffed animals and action figures, wooden puzzles, games, books, puppets, activities and more, all hand selected and curated by Grandma herself, a 40+ year experienced retired Teacher of the Year award winner. K Schomburg Center Gift Shop 515 Lenox Ave, 917 275 6975, www.nypl.org/locations/schomburg The Schomburg gift shop features all sorts of sweet chotskies for children drawing from an extensive selection of books through young adult reading levels, to culturally reflective dolls, posters, pins and buttons. K, M, W, H GIFTS FOR HOME Whether it’s for your own home during the holidays, your best Martha Stewart/B.Smith-esque bud or hostess gift, the following shops have you covered: NiLu 191 Lenox Ave, 646 984 4926, www.shopnilu.com There’s literally something for everyone at Nilu, but we’ll focus on home. Find everything from framed original photography or collages from local artists, culturally reflective dinner wear, funky pillows and candles, or even disco ball ornaments for your trees. Proprietor Katrina Parris Pinn’s taste is unparalleled and your home finds here will be coveted by one and all. H, M, W, K, P Wines by Mozel 2254 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd , https://www.winesbymozel.com Tis the season to toast with family and friends. Purchase Wines by Mozel’s curated Black-owned wine box with a box Rose wines, white wines, or a mixture. H Serengeti Teas & Spices 2292 Frederick Douglass Blvd, 212 866 7100, www.serengetiteasandspices.com At the forefront of African tea gastronomy, Serengeti crafts unique botanical blends, sea salts and the loveliest tea sets in glass or cast iron. A Zen moment isn’t far away. H Harlem Candle Company https://www.harlemcandlecompany.com/ Your home can be filled with beautiful scents that celebrate the Harlem Renaissance. Harlem Candle Company crafts candles, fragrances, diffusers and sprays that tell a story while taking you on an olfactory journey. Enhance your space while creating a sense, literally, of comfort and luxury. H Soular Powered etsy.com/shop/soularpowered Share season’s greetings with African American holidays cards to wish everyone love, peace and joy. H Ma Smith’s Dessert Cafe 2380 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, masmithdessertcafe.com Sweet things come small packages, and Ma Smith’s Dessert Cafe would know. Pick up cakes and cobblers, individually wrapped cupcakes for serving small groups or gift giving. You’ve got to try the sweet potato cheesecake! H Ponty Bistro pontybistroharlem.com Upscale French & African cuisine. Settepani settepani.com Gift baskets, artisanal panettone (genovese, nutella, mandorlato), stollen, fruit cake, cookie platers, gingerbread brownstones and ginger bread cookies, truffles, pies, tart and complete meal for 5-7 with wine. Sylvia’s Restaurant  sylviasrestaurant.com Sylvia Woods is the Queen of Soul Food. Need we say more? Renaissance Harlem renaissance-harlem.com/ Three-star menu serving delicious Pan African- Franco fusion dishes sprinkled with Mediterranean influences. Ruby’s Vintage/Sexy Taco rubysvintageharlem.com/ Perfect place to entertain guests; enjoy a romantic date; or dine  solo. FOR PETS Our four-legged friends are like family, and certainly deserve some TLC during the frenzied holidays, too. Make ’em howl with delight as they’re pampered and primped for prime time. Ho! Ho! Ho! from us at EXPERIENCE HARLEM —Harlem doesn’t have a St. Nicholas Avenue for nothing, you know.

Treat a friend, then treat yourself at Shop & Sip Harlem. Shop your favorite Black-owned businesses in Harlem, then sip a complimentary* Maker’s Mark cocktail for holiday cheer. SHOP: Frederick Benjamin shop.frederickbenjamin.com Harlem Haberdashery 245 Lenox Ave harlemhaberdashery.com ImaniLia Fashions imanilia.com NiLu 191 Lenox Ave shopnilu.com SimpleeBEAUTIFUL CurlyTexturedBAR 115 Edgecombe Ave simpleebeautiful.com Harlem’s Heaven Hats 2538 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd www.harlemsheaven.com Ruth Nathan’s https://ruthnathans.com Soular Powered https://www.etsy.com/shop/soularpowered Society 6/Reynoir https://society6.com/createperiodfestival Sylvia’s Restaurant 328 Malcolm X Blvd www.sylviasrestaurant.com The Brownstone 24 E 125th St thebrownstonewoman.com Totton Body Lab www.neiltotton.com Wines by Mozel 2254 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd winesbymozel.com SIP: 67 Orange St 2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd 67orangestreet.com The MM’s Spice: -Maker’s Mark Bourbon  -Allspice Dram -Maple Syrup -Orange Bitters -Angostura Bitters -Cardamom Bitters -Smoked Rosemary -Garnished w/ Cloves Cove Lounge 325 Lenox Ave covelounge.com Bojangles: -Maker’s Mark Bourbon  -Bailey’s -Coco Lopez -Cinnamon -Heavy cream Ponty Bistro 2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd pontybistroharlem.com Makers Mark Holiday Smash: -Makers Mark Bourbon  -Hibiscus (Bissap) juice -Lemon Juice -Simple Syrup -Ginger Beer Renaissance Harlem 2245 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd renaissance-harlem.com Makers Mark Holiday Smash (as served at Ponty Bistro) Ruby’s Vintage/Sexy Taco 2340 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd rubysvintageharlem.com The Harlem Hancock: -Makers Mark Bourbon  -Punte Mes -Blanc Vermouth -Benedictine -Angostura Bitters Settepani 196 Malcolm X Blvd settepani.com Zucca Ferro -Makers Mark Bourbon  -Pumpkin Purée -Lemon -Simple Syrup Sylvia’s Restaurant 328 Malcolm X Blvd sylviasrestaurant.com Uptown Maker’s and Shakers: -Maker’s Mark Bourbon -Sylvia’s Signature Uptown Lemonade -Ice Tea -Ginger -Lemon The Row 2374 Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd www.therowharlem.com -Marker’s Mark Bourbon -Blood Orange -Bitters -Orange Bitters -Agave -Club Soda *To receive complimentary cocktail must show a copy of your receipt from participating shops above to participating restaurants above.  Cocktails may be redeemed 12/11/20-12/13/20.  While supplies last. Promotion ends 12/13/20. Must be 21 years or older to participate.  Food purchase must accompany complimentary cocktail. Please drink responsibly. Save $5 with promo code:  MAKERSEH on Drizly.com Courtesy of Drizly. Must be 21+. First Time Users only. Subject to applicable law, offer valid off your order total or your shipping fee or delivery fee. Includes orders of non-alcoholic items. Expires 12/31/2020 Harlem, stand with us. We challenge 5,000 Harlemites to take the pledge to support Black-owned businesses this holiday season. With your help we can achieve this goal! 1. Share this blog post with your friends 2. Purchase from businesses listed in our Shop Harlem Gift Guide to: https://bit.ly/2JBsjFE 3. Follow @experienceharlem for more info, giveaways and more Let’s keep Harlem alive and thriving #shopharlem

Honor Black History Month the Harlem Way Mother Tongue: The Philosophy of Malcolm X Each year, the Schomburg Centers celebrates the life of Malcolm X during Black History Month – coinciding with the anniversary of his assassination on February 21, 1965. Monday, February 22, 2021, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Register here. Between the World & Me Watch the Apollo documentary on HBO Max and Between the World & Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates (initially premiered at the Apollo). Between The World And Me is a culture-defining television special that combines elements of the Apollo Theater’s 2018 production, including powerful readings from Ta-Neshi Coates’ book, documentary footage from the actors’ home life, archival footage, and animation. Learn more here. Support the Arts Virtually visit Harlem’s arts & cultural institutions + donate if you can, they’ve been closed for nearly a year and support the work of artists.  Among our favorites: Apollo Harlem Stage Studio Museum Jazzmobile National Jazz Museum of Harlem Uptown Exhibition at Wallach Gallery  The Uptown Triennial 2020 exhibition, the second iteration in the series, presents the work of contemporary artists in dialogue with the Harlem Renaissance, a defining moment in American modernism and African-American cultural history, during its centennial year. Wallach Art Gallery, Columbia University Save to calendar here before it ends 2/28. “Freedom Summer” Cynthia Robinson’s “Freedom Summer”  – August 4, 1964.  Nora starts a new life “passing” as a white woman while her sister, Carrie, travels to the Deep South to register Blacks to vote. The bodies of three civil rights workers have just been found in Mississippi, leading the sisters to question the price of civil rights, Black identity, and what it means to be Free. Ends 2/28. Purchase tickets here. Follow #HarlemisBlackHistory to learn about the artists past and present who through their art – words, paintbrushes and music have documented Black Culture. View our Guide to Black Harlem to support Black businesses & learn more about the rich history of our home. Here’s your guide to taste, hear, see, shop and EXPERIENCE Harlem. Experience Harlem has always celebrated and highlighted black-owned businesses. Like, love, & share this listing with your fellow Harlemites.

With temperatures in the 80s and a host of Juneteenth celebrations coming up on Saturday, this week is full of events every New Yorker should know about. June 19th marks the 156th anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, and on Juneteenth, it’s important to both celebrate freedom and commemorate the past. If you’re looking for ways to do just that, check out this list of brunch events, film screenings, and dance parties happening between June 15th and June 20th. And consider donating to organizations like Black Joy Farm, Farming While Black, and Soul Fire Farm. MORE

Many Black businesses claim to have made more money on Juneteenth 2020 than they had the whole year, or ever. This year, so far, the same applies. In an effort to consciously or naturally buy Black the entire year, EBONY focuses on destinations in major urban centers with a photo series supporting local Black businesses. As African Americans, whose ancestors built this country, it’s our time to build our own wealth as well as support our own. MORE

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of African American heritage and Culture and it’s come a long way since those first cheers in 1865 of people in Texas who were informed that they were slaves no more. Now it’s spread nationwide and President Biden has signed a bill to make it a federal holiday. Multiple cities will play host to major events to commemorate the event. Here are five that are definitely worth visiting. MORE

This Juneteenth, many cities around the United States are holding events to boost local Black-owned restaurants. After all, while interest in Black-owned restaurants spiked in June 2020 amid the George Floyd protests, Google Trends shows, it has fallen dramatically since. Additionally, Black business owners tend to be excluded from many of the events that aim to support local restaurant owners. “When we looked at a lot of the formal restaurant weeks … we noticed a lot of businesses within our community really didn’t have involvement,” Falayn Ferrell, co-founder and managing partner of the organization Black Restaurant Week, told PYMNTS in a March interview. “So we wanted to create a platform to showcase who they were … as well as to create some economic stability in our communities.” MORE