Here is how you can stump people who pride themselves in their knowledge of Harlem or New York City trivia. Ask them, what links the following people together:

Donald Trump

Yoko Ono

Patrick Ewing

Rupert Murdoch

Patti LaBelle

The answer lies with this woman, Mother Clara Hale:

whose sculpture on West 122nd Street, celebrates her work with Harlem’s children and infants.

Donald Trump, Yoko Ono, Patrick Ewing, Rupert Murdoch, and Patti LaBelle all donated to the Mother Hale sculpture, pictured above.

Clara McBride, born in 1905 in North Carolina and raised in Pennsylvania, faced challenges after her husband's death, struggling to support her three children. To make ends meet, she worked as a janitor and house cleaner. Later, she retired to spend time with her children and opened a home daycare, eventually becoming a foster mother.

In 1969, at 65, Clara began caring for babies addicted to heroin, leading to the establishment of Hale House. Over the years, she helped over 1,000 drug-addicted babies, providing love and finding adoptive families. Clara's work extended beyond caregiving, with programs for troubled youth, parental support, and research on addiction issues.

Clara Hale passed away in 1992, leaving a legacy continued by her daughter, Dr. Lorraine Hale. Unfortunately, after her death, the Hale House faced financial mismanagement allegations. Clara's motivation stemmed from her values in education and faith.

Brownstone Bay

A unique bay window, created after the stoop of this brownstone was sheered off, and located where the main entry door would have been.

TODAY: Free Concert in the Harlem Rose Garden

The Young People’s Chorus Concert

The Harlem Rose Garden is thrilled for the first time the Young People's Chorus of New York City in a special spring performance on Saturday, May 18th at 11AM. The choir of 8 to 11-year-olds led by conductor, Emma Hathaway Sway, will feature songs from a wide array of musical traditions, celebrating the spring. All ages are welcome and we look forward to seeing you!

Please come early to secure your seat!