The Harlem Arts Alliance is a not for profit arts service organization celebrating 10 years of service to a prestigious list of members such as the Apollo Theater, the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, Columbia University, Harlem Stage (Aaron Davis Hall) and over 850 more cultural/arts institutions and individuals. The weekly column, Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo, covers the intersection of the arts, culture and entertainment scene in Harlem and beyond and is written by Souleo, founder and president of event/media content production company, Souleo Enterprises, LLC.
Recent Stories
On the 'A' w/Souleo: 'Hollywood Divas' stars dish on debut season’s drama
TV One’s new reality show follows drama in the lives of black actresses in Hollywood from homelessness to weight challenges.
On the “A” w/Souleo: New TV series explores ‘America by the Numbers’
If the numbers truly don’t lie then America is in the midst of radical demographic changes.
On the “A” w/Souleo: Harlem’s Fashion Row Celebrates Byron Lars and Beverly Johnson
Byron Lars, Beverly Johnson and more honored by Harlem’s Fashion Row; chashama brings art and nightlife culture to New York Fashion Week; and Glenn Ligon’s new tote with MZ Wallace to benefit The Studio Museum.
Three oral history projects you should know about
On the “A” w/Souleo
Discover three powerful oral history projects documenting the living-wage movement, human trafficking, poverty and the Harlem community.
On the “A” w/Souleo: Wendell Headley, a fashion world outsider comes to the fore
In an unfurnished New York City apartment with bare white walls, Wendell Headley paces the room with an intense energy bordering on unease.
Yoga activists fight human trafficking
On the “A” w/Souleo
Take a breath. Is it short and strained or is it deep and full? Posing this question to a victim of human trafficking may seem insignificant but according to Lara Land it is a crucial step in the rehabilitation of the more than 4,200 children served by the anti-trafficking organization, Odanadi Seva Trust.
Letter No. 81: Immigration reform now!
It is very disappointing that you have chosen to cave to House Republicans yet again by choosing to delay the release of the results of the review of your administration’s deportation policies and the Pentagon’s plan that would have allowed certain young unauthorized immigrants who grew up in the United States to enlist in the military.
Salt-N-Pepa back together again as a trio?
On the “A” w/Souleo
DJ Spinderella officially returns as full-time member of Salt-N-Pepa; T.J. Holmes reveals theme of forthcoming book; and why Brotherhood/Sister Sol organization wants youth to avoid reality TV.
LiV Warfield: A ‘BlackBird’ learns to fly
On the “A” w/Souleo
Prince protégé, LiV Warfield just may be 2014’s breakout music star with new album The Unexpected.
FACE Africa takes on the clean water mission in Liberia
On the “A” w/Souleo
FACE Africa aims to raise $1.2M to address Liberia’s water crisis; the Affordable Art Fair celebrates its 15th anniversary; and Cove Lounge honors Harlem’s Bevy Smith and Vy Higginsen.
