Harlem Helps Benefit Raises $55,000 for Displaced Families With the Help of Food Network's Aarón Sánchez & Marcus Samuelsson

What does community mean to you? A true sense of community is more than borrowing a cup of sugar, saying hello or holding the door, it's going the extra mile in a time of need. For East 'Harlemites' who are still reeling from the tragedy of the East Harlem explosion at 116th St./Park Ave on March 12, the community is pulling together to raise funds for displaced families and making sure their voices are heard well beyond the quadrants of their block.

East Harlem Explosion Aftermath: Displaced Families Are Separated in Shelters, Refuse to Return to What Govt. Agencies Deem 'Safe' Apartments

By Melissa Castellanos
The tragic East Harlem explosion that destroyed two buildings, killed eight and injured more than 60 people on March 12, continues to bring more heartache, separation anxiety and financial hurdles for displaced families, many who are a part of the Latino community.

Spanish Harlem's Favorite Bookstore, La Casa Azul

By Nicole Akoukou Thompson
Spanish Harlem, also known as "El Barrio" or East Harlem, is known for being the point of origin for a number of notable people: singer Marc Anthony, musician Frankie Cutlass, rapper Cam'ron, actor Al Pacino, rapper Tupac, poet Willie Perdomo, and bookstore owner Aurora Anaya-Cerda, who is the founder of La Casa Azul Bookstore.
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