BY HWM
In a city alive with rhythm and resolve, Harlem’s keepers of history step forward as both guardians and narrators of its enduring story.
On this episode of the Harlem World Magazine Podcast, host Danny Tisdale and guest host Eartha Watts Hicks welcome an extraordinary voice, Lynn Spivey, president of the NAACP NYCHA Branch, for a conversation that feels like walking through Harlem’s past and present in real time.
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For nearly twenty years, this passionate collective has chronicled Harlem’s essence—its portraits, milestones, and moments that define the neighborhood’s cultural pulse from the Renaissance to today.
This Black History Month, their powerful dialogue takes center stage, illuminating the legacy of Harlem’s changemakers while sparking fresh visions for its future.
Lynn Spivey
Lynn Spivey, author of Raising the Standards and president of the NAACP NYCHA Branch, has spent more than a decade championing the voices of over 400,000 public housing residents. A NYCHA analyst since 1996, she leads initiatives in civic engagement, health, economic equity, and youth empowerment—turning advocacy into action.
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Photo credit: Lynn Spivey.
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