Lloyd A. Williams: Champion of Harlem’s Culture and Commerce

Lloyd A. Williams: Champion of Harlem’s Culture and Commerce

By Chris Tobias | Photo: Copyright IQ Inc Lloyd A. Williams, a visionary leader and tireless advocate for Harlem’s vibrancy, recently passed away at age 80. As President and CEO of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) and co-founder of the iconic Harlem Week, Williams shaped the cultural and economic identity of Harlem for […]

Malcolm-Jamal Warner: A Legacy of Culture, Family, and Unforgettable Impact

Malcolm-Jamal Warner: A Legacy of Culture, Family, and Unforgettable Impact

By Sandy Connors| Editorial credit: DFree / Shutterstock.com Malcolm-Jamal Warner, a name synonymous with excellence in Black television history, left an indelible mark on American culture through his groundbreaking portrayal of Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show. More than just an actor, Warner was a cultural icon, advocate, poet, and musician whose influence shaped generations. […]

Sly Stone Turned Isolation Into Inspiration, Forging a Path for a Generation of Music-Makers

Sly Stone Turned Isolation Into Inspiration, Forging a Path for a Generation of Music-Makers

By:Jose Valentino Ruiz |theconversation.com | Editorial Photo: IQ Inc In the fall of 1971, Sly and the Family Stone’s “There’s a Riot Goin’ On” landed like a quiet revolution. After two years of silence following the band’s mainstream success, fans expected more feel-good funk from the ensemble. What they got instead was something murkier and […]

Harlem Neighbors Remember ‘Baby Whisperer’ Hazel Dukes

Harlem Neighbors Remember ‘Baby Whisperer’ Hazel Dukes

By Jonathan Custodio, THE CITY |Editorial credit: Ron Adar/ shutterstock.com | Photo of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes New Yorkers celebrated the former president of the NAACP for her humor, honesty and leadership over decades as a power player in local politics. The sirens from an ambulance woke up Sade Greene at the Lenox Terrace apartment complex […]