This New Show Is a Love Letter to Black Sisterhood

Harlem nights have always been magical. I’ve spent many days and nights bar-crawling up Malcolm X Boulevard then back down to grab a bite from Sylvia’s before heading over to Corner Social to meet another group of friends. Beyond that, the literature and film I’ve consumed about Harlem instilled in me a deep love for and connection to the iconic neighborhood. It is the Black cultural mecca, and once I experienced it for myself, I knew Harlem was special and that my time spent there would always be unforgettable.

It’s been over a year since my girls and I have gathered for brunch at Barawine then ended up dancing in the basement at Shrine, but when I saw the trailer for the new STARZ series Run the World, it had me texting all of my group chats — because it’s the new show that will fulfill our Black girlfriend needs.

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