Harlem

The World

From Adam Clayton Powell Jr. to Charles Rangel: the past and future of Harlem’s political leadership

Conflict & Justice

Joining us to talk about both the history and the future of Harlem’s political leadership is Chris Smith, a reporter for New York magazine Luther Smith, a Harlem resident and political analyst.

Remembering Piri Thomas

Helping America’s 14 Million Unemployed — One Job at a Time

The World

Slow Hiring For Small Businesses in Down Economy

The World

A Rose is Red in Harlem

The World

Harlem Environmentalist

Robin Washington profiles Marjorie Moore, one of only a handful of people of color in New York working full-time on the city’s environmental issues.

The World

Can we close the racial achievement gap in our schools?

Conflict & Justice

According to a 2009 Department of Education study, ten percent of black students and 22 percent of Hispanic students did not graduate from high school on time, compared to only six percent of white students.

The World

The value: keeping small Harlem retailers in business

A group of retailers in Harlem are trying a new way to stay afloat in the face of the bad economy: an initiative called The Power of One. From The Takeaway.