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Ninety-two years can change almost everything. But some things endure. In 1934, the world looked remarkably different. There was no television in most American homes. Commercial air travel was still in its infancy. A telephone was a stationary object, not something carried in a pocket. The music, fashions, neighborhoods, industries, and technologies that define modern life were still decades away. And in Harlem, a community was building something of its own. That year, the An

There are some afternoons that linger long after the last guest has gone home. High Tea in Harlem was one of those occasions. Hosted by the Antigua & Barbuda Progressive Society, this year's gathering brought together members, friends, neighbors, and guests for an afternoon celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month, Juneteenth, and the enduring power of community. Guests arrived dressed in beautiful hats, setting the tone for an elegant afternoon filled with conversation, laughter

Tea, Tradition & Harlem Stories There is something timeless about gathering over tea. Long before modern cafés and social media, tea gatherings created space for conversation, storytelling, reflection, and connection. Across many cultures throughout the world — from the Caribbean and Africa to Europe and Asia — tea has often represented hospitality, warmth, and community. In Harlem, a neighborhood deeply shaped by culture, creativity, resilience, and gathering traditions, the