Mr. Harlem Shake™ 2017: Marco Glorious Khare. CHARITY: Children's Aid Society. ABOUT ME: I am relatively known as a television personality, actor and the audience producer of The Wendy Williams Show and the Brooklyn Nets. FAVE MEAL: Harlem Classic with cheese. WHY DO YOU LOVE HARLEM? Harlem is in my blood. The history, the culture, the pain, the anguish and the pride.
Miss Harlem Shake™ 2018: AISHA DIORI . Charity: Children's Aid Society. About Me: 26, a Lifefeet/ Harlem Shake® dancer. Teach dance classes for all ages every Sunday, giving our community something safe and positive to do. Dance partner - Lucky Banks. Why I love Harlem: Because we are authentic. Fave Meal: Classic Burger. If I was a menu item, I'd be: Classic Burger. Performed with P-Diddy, doing the Harlem Shake® in front of 30,000 people. That's a Harlem classic.
Miss Harlem Shake™ 2019: HYPEGIRL. Charity: Harlem Children's Zone. About me: 37, special events manager at Schomburg Center, Nigerian, community mobilizer, HIV/AIDS educator, comedian, performer, "legendary mother" in ball culture, work with LGBTQ youth. Why I love Harlem: Harlem raised me, is a melting pot like no other, full of energy soul fueled Black Culture and diversity! Harlem is home! Fave meal: I keep it doggy: Snoop Dog & Truffle Fries.
Miss Harlem Shake™ 2020: KAY ANGRUM. Charity: Cristo Rey NY High School. About me: 26, Journalist, volunteer, love dancing, host of "Listen Up" on NBC. Why I love Harlem: filled with history, I walk the same streets that Baldwin and Angelou walked. Fave Meal: Classic Burger w/ bacon & avocado, choc. shake. If I was a menu item, I'd be: Harlem Classic. I'm an original. I'll always be authentically me - classic.
Miss Harlem Shake™ 2021: TOE WHOPPIN' TINA.
Charity: Harlem Food Bank.
About Me: 32, Kid's mascot entertainer, promoter, restaurant manager, enjoy dancing, singing, parties. I love people with a good sense of humor. I'm funny.
Why I love Harlem: Who doesn't love Harlem? Best food, it sets trends, from dancing to singing to business.
Fave Meal: Hot Mess.
If I was a menu item, I'd be: Chocolate Shake.
Miss Harlem Shake™ 2016 - Danielle Fontus. CHARITY: Power of You Teens (for Harlem teen girls). ABOUT ME: love traveling, eating, dancing, degrees in Psych. & English (Emory University), creator of She Dares, adventure planner, master connector, event host, writer, workshop leader, lifestyle influencer. WHY I LOVE HARLEM: found my happy place here, history of excellence, richness of soul, magical vibe. FAVE FOOD: Jerk Chicken Sandwich.
Miss Harlem Shake™ 2015: Amanda Mobley. ABOUT ME: Interior Designer/Event Producer/ Commercial Print Model. WHY I LOVE HARLEM: Fearless visionaries, past, present, future. Born & raised. Proud to call Harlem my home. FAV MEAL: BBQ Chicken Burger, Jerk Fries, Vanilla Shake
Miss Harlem Shake™ 2014: Ijeoma Kola (ex Eboh) , Ph. D. @ijeomakola is a historian of race and medicine, digital content creator, and a champion for Black women's health, education and empowerment. Dr. Kola earned her Ph.D. in public health at Columbia University in New York. After marrying at a traditional African ceremony, Ijeoma lived in Lagos, Nigeria for several years, before moving to South Bend, Indiana, where she currently teaches at University of Notre Dame and presides over Cohort Sistas, a non-profit supporting Black women pursuing research doctorates, of which she is a founder.
MISS HARLEM SHAKE™ 2013 - THE ORIGINAL: Shannon Thorton.
Long before Miss Mississippi, she was our original Miss Harlem Shake™. Shannon is a famous American actress, model, TV personality form Hartford, Connecticut. She is popularly known for her performance as Quinn Philips in the American drama series "Power" (2018). Sharon started her career in 2010, in her debut Hollywood movie "Blue Bloods". she rose to fame after playing the character of Keyshan (Miss Mississippi) in the series "P-valley" (2020.)
Miss Harlem Shake™ 2022: Lizzy Chanel.
CHARITY: Street Corner Resources.
ABOUT ME: 32, influencer, motivator, innovator, business woman, manager, mother, entrepreneur. I love music & dancing. WHY I LOVE HARLEM: Born & raised here, I represent the definition of Harlem. I love the culture, food, music, people and history. FAVE MEAL: Chicken sandwich with fries. IF I WAS A MENU ITEM, I’D BE: Chocolate Shake.
Miss Harlem Shake™ 2023: Adrienne Knight. CHARITY: Young Lives Manhattan. ABOUT ME: 36, nurse, Guyanese/Trini-American (1st Generation), director of a maternity home, Christian, and dreams to do medical missions in Africa. WHY I LOVE HARLEM: I feel deeply connected to its rich historical roots and love its diversity. FAVE MEAL: Harlem Jerk, fries, Red Velvet shake. IF I WAS A MENU ITEM, I'D BE: Jerk Burger (sweet and spicy like me).
Mr. Harlem Shake™ 2024: Raliek. CHARITY: Guns Down Life Up/Harlem P.A.L. ABOUT ME: 24, messenger, counselor for 2 non profit agencies, gave back to the community after my experience as a juvenile. WHY I LOVE HARLEM: Diversity that it provides, connections to partner with to better the community. FAVE MEAL: Salted Caramel Shake. IF I WAS A MENU ITEM, I'D BE: Salted Caramel Shake.
Meet Ms. Harlem Shake® 2025!
Meet Tanasia, Ms. Harlem Shake® 2025!
CHARITY: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture ABOUT ME: 28, Entrepreneur, preserving the vibrant Harlem culture through storytelling, personal style, and photography. WHY I LOVE HARLEM: It’s home...Harlem is Black Excellence, Beauty, Joy, History and Culture. FAVE MEAL: Harlem Classic and a Frozé IF I WAS A MENU ITEM, I’D BE: Harlem Classic with extra special sauce.
Black History Month
Every year, during Black History month, Harlem Shake® honors Black people who have made significant social impacts for all.
Every year, during Black History month, Harlem Shake® honors Black people who have made significant social impacts for all.
Every year, during Black History month, Harlem Shake® honors Black people who have made significant social impacts for all.
Every year, during Black History month, Harlem Shake® honors Black people who have made significant social impacts for all.
Every year, during Black History month, Harlem Shake® honors Black people who have made significant social impacts for all.
Every year, during Black History month, Harlem Shake® honors Black people who have made significant social impacts for all.
Every year, during Black History month, Harlem Shake® honors Black people who have made significant social impacts for all.
Every year, during Black History month, Harlem Shake® honors Black people who have made significant social impacts for all.
Every year, during Black History month, Harlem Shake® honors Black people who have made significant social impacts for all.
Every year, during Black History month, Harlem Shake® honors Black people who have made significant social impacts for all.
Halloween
Harlem knows how to do Halloween and we love celebrating with our customers over the years especially our youngest customers. Check out some of our Best Costume winners over the years.
Harlem knows how to do Halloween and we love celebrating with our customers over the years especially our youngest customers. Check out some of our Best Costume winners over the years.
Harlem knows how to do Halloween and we love celebrating with our customers over the years especially our youngest customers. Check out some of our Best Costume winners over the years.
Harlem knows how to do Halloween and we love celebrating with our customers over the years especially our youngest customers. Check out some of our Best Costume winners over the years.
Harlem knows how to do Halloween and we love celebrating with our customers over the years especially our youngest customers. Check out some of our Best Costume winners over the years.
Harlem knows how to do Halloween and we love celebrating with our customers over the years especially our youngest customers. Check out some of our Best Costume winners over the years.
Harlem knows how to do Halloween and we love celebrating with our customers over the years especially our youngest customers. Check out some of our Best Costume winners over the years.
Harlem knows how to do Halloween and we love celebrating with our customers over the years especially our youngest customers. Check out some of our Best Costume winners over the years.
Harlem knows how to do Halloween and we love celebrating with our customers over the years especially our youngest customers. Check out some of our Best Costume winners over the years.
Harlem knows how to do Halloween and we love celebrating with our customers over the years especially our youngest customers. Watch out this space for Best Costume winners of 2022
Easter Egg Coloring Contest
Each year, in two weeks leading up to Easter, our local children and youth enter a fun competition in coloring the prettiest, most unique and fun Easter Egg form the template provided in store. Artwork is displayed on our storefronts, and winners win gift cards for their family.
Each year, in two weeks leading up to Easter, our local children and youth enter a fun competition in coloring the prettiest, most unique and fun Easter Egg form the template provided in store. Artwork is displayed on our storefronts, and winners win gift cards for their family.
This years' event was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Each year, in two weeks leading up to Easter, our local children and youth enter a fun competition in coloring the prettiest, most unique and fun Easter Egg form the template provided in store. Artwork is displayed on our storefronts, and winners win gift cards for their family.
This years' event was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Each year, in two weeks leading up to Easter, our local children and youth enter a fun competition in coloring the prettiest, most unique and fun Easter Egg form the template provided in store. Artwork is displayed on our storefronts, and winners win gift cards for their family.
Each year, in two weeks leading up to Easter, our local children and youth enter a fun competition in coloring the prettiest, most unique and fun Easter Egg form the template provided in store. Artwork is displayed on our storefronts, and winners win gift cards for their family.
Each year, in two weeks leading up to Easter, our local children and youth enter a fun competition in coloring the prettiest, most unique and fun Easter Egg form the template provided in store. Artwork is displayed on our storefronts, and winners win gift cards for their family.
Each year, in two weeks leading up to Easter, our local children and youth enter a fun competition in coloring the prettiest, most unique and fun Easter Egg form the template provided in store. Artwork is displayed on our storefronts, and winners win gift cards for their family.
Each year, in two weeks leading up to Easter, our local children and youth enter a fun competition in coloring the prettiest, most unique and fun Easter Egg form the template provided in store. Artwork is displayed on our storefronts, and winners win gift cards for their family.
Each year, in two weeks leading up to Easter, our local children and youth enter a fun competition in coloring the prettiest, most unique and fun Easter Egg form the template provided in store. Artwork is displayed on our storefronts, and winners win gift cards for their family.
Each year, in two weeks leading up to Easter, our local children and youth enter a fun competition in coloring the prettiest, most unique and fun Easter Egg form the template provided in store. Artwork is displayed on our storefronts, and winners win gift cards for their family.
Each year, in two weeks leading up to Easter, our local children and youth enter a fun competition in coloring the prettiest, most unique and fun Easter Egg form the template provided in store. Artwork is displayed on our storefronts, and winners win gift cards for their family.
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Every year, Harlem Shake® allows our customers to decide who will be the new face of Harlem Shake® through a yearly competition. In 2016 we started including men as well as women. Customers vote in-store to decide their favorite.
The winner receives FAME: their face on our Wall of Fame, Representing us in the African American Day Float, FORTUNE: a generous cash prize to both the winner and their favorite Harlem charity, and FEAST: a year of FREE burgers! The requirements are simple: Be a Harlem resident. Be between 18 and 98. And be yourself!
Our Application period is year-round. Check out this space, our social media and in store for the latest updates.
Find Harlem Shake® around New York City
Harlem Shake® loves to introduce new audiences, big or small, to their fun and tasty cuisine. The award-winning restaurant has participated in major food festival and events including: City Harvest "Summer in the City" Edible Magazine "Good Beer", Village Voice "Choice Eats", Harlem Eat Up, New York City Food & Wine Festival and more to come!
