By Jarvus Ricardo Hester Dear Mom, I’m Gay. I didn’t always say it with peace. For years, those words felt like confession, not truth. I thought I had to fix myself to make God proud — as if Heaven was waiting for me to change before it could love me back. Three times in my life, I went on forty-day […]
Dear Mom, I’m Gay — “What Did Jesus Say?”
Single in the City: Becoming a Vegan
By Jarvus Ricardo Hester They say that in New York, everyone’s searching for something — a career, a connection, or just a quiet moment that feels like peace. For me, that search led not to another date, but to the produce aisle. I didn’t wake up one morning and declare, “I’m going vegan.” It happened slowly — the way all […]
Harlem Collective Wins Culture Forward Residency at the Apollo Victoria Theatre
Harlem Collective Wins Culture Forward Residency at the Apollo Victoria Theatre The Harlem Collective is honored to announce that it has been awarded a Culture Forward Residency at the historic Apollo Victoria Theatre in Harlem. Launching January 2026, this prestigious two-year residency (2026–2028) will celebrate Harlem’s living legacy through music, faith, and community engagement. Each month will feature performances and […]
Harlem Outbreak Lawsuit: “Completely Preventable”
By The Morning Show NYC | October 2025Category: Health & Community Justice Harlem Families Seek Answers After Deadly Legionnaires’ Outbreak A wave of lawsuits has been filed following a deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that left five Harlem residents dead and more than 100 hospitalized.Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and Reverend Al Sharpton are representing several victims’ families, calling the outbreak […]
A New Chapter for Culture, Learning & Community in Harlem
Harlem has always been a place where faith, culture, and creativity come together—and the Abyssinian Baptist Church has been at the center of it all for over 200 years. Now, the Church is opening a bold new chapter—not just as a house of worship, but as a hub for arts, learning, and community. This September, the Church celebrated the grand […]
What Would a Mamdani Mayoral Win Mean for Harlem’s Arts Scene?
Hey Harlem! We’re back — and as the city gears up for another heated election season, one name you’re going to be hearing a lot is Zohran Mamdani. The Queens-based State Assemblyman has officially jumped into the mayor’s race, and here at The Morning Show, we’re taking a closer look at what his platform could mean for our community — […]
The Morning Show Is Back — And So Is the Culture!
Highlight of the Week: Meet NYC’s New Jamaican Superintendent! We’re back from hiatus — refreshed, recharged, and ready to bring you more stories that move the culture forward. And this week, we’re starting with a major celebration of excellence and representation in education. Dr. Rushell White, born in Yallahs, St. Thomas, Jamaica, has just been appointed Interim Acting Superintendent for […]