Beneath Central Park’s concrete pathways and grassy hills are the ruins of Seneca Village, an old African-American settlement. Comprised of homes, two schools, two cemeteries and three churches, the five acre…
Sometimes we need a reminder that America is a country of immigrants, because apparently a lot of people have forgotten. Forgotten that the only people, originally on this land were…
Back in the 90s, a Los Angeles sculptor was thrown into a “sexist or nah?” debate over his vision for a Duke Ellington statue. Robert Graham’s original design featured nine…
A lot has changed in Harlem since 1967 when restaurant owners Marion and Toots Evans posed for this photograph in front of their restaurant on 135th Street. Gentrification may have…
For all those who were lost. For all those who were stolen. For all those who were left behind. For all those who were not forgotten. That inscription is engraved…
There are 14,000 “Things to do in New York” lists circulating the Inter-web already, so I’ll keep this short. The goal here is sharing with you a few things I…
For tourists looking for a cultural experience in New York, Chinatown remains one of the city’s most authentic neighborhoods. The community is a holdover from a time when the city…
The menu at Totto Ramen is simple: six entrees with a handful of complimentary toppings. Owner Bobby Munekata, of Yakitori Totto and Hide Chan, doesn’t overwhelm with convoluted menus. Totto…
The history of Harlem has been well documented. At the turn of the 20th century it was New York’s shining light and the hub for African American activity in…
YouTube sensation Jo Franco has racked up enough miles traversing the globe to rock the “Travel Expert” title like few others. The 24-year-old just inked a travel guide book deal,…
If you missed my first article on hip-hop murals worth checking out in New York, click this link. This article is about a personal favorite tucked away in East Harlem,…
If you’re a fan of hip-hop and street art, there are several locations throughout the boroughs worthy of a pilgrimage. From murals of the late Notorious B.I.G. spread throughout Brooklyn…
