Harlem Childrens Zone

Geoffrey Canada

OPINION: Michael Bloomberg has best plan to close the achievement gap in our schools

Published by
Harlem Children's Zone thegrio.com

Outrage after report claims children were exposed to toxic levels of lead in Harlem Children Zone’s building due to city neglect

Published by
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Geoffrey Canada to step down from Harlem Children’s Zone

Published by
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Creating 'ladders of opportunity' in Harlem and communities across the country

OPINION – A child’s zip code should never determine her destiny. But today, a child’s health, educational outcomes, and lifetime economic opportunities are often negatively impacted when she grows up in a high poverty community…
/ March 7, 2013
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Why Prince deserves props for his political activism

OPINION – While better known as a musical genius for pioneering the Minneapolis Sound, Prince’s social consciousness has been a recurring theme of his music from the beginning…
/ May 20, 2011
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

UN Security Council solicits youth for some advice

theGRIO REPORT – The most powerful governing body in the world invited young people from all around the globe, including over 150 New York City students…
/ December 21, 2010
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Harlem Children's Zone sparks $10 million contest

theGRIO REPORT – The Zone, which covers 97 square blocks of Harlem is a neighborhood legendary for black culture and deep poverty, is now educating more than 8,000 children in New York…
/ July 8, 2010