CBS News reports that Eboni Marshall Turman, an associate professor at Yale Divinity School and former assistant minister at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York.
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Fannie Emma Pennington, “Harlem’s Martriarch” 1914-2013 (Video)
Fannie Emma Pennington, February 1, 1914 – February 13, 2013, was an American activist, organizer, and fundraising coordinator for U.S. Congressional Representative (Harlem) Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.'s Isaac Democratic Club and the Abyssinian Baptist Church A.C.P. Overseas Club.Continue reading
Gateways Music Festival Orchestra Makes Carnegie Hall Debut With World Premiere Of New Jon Batiste Commission And More
This April, the Gateways Music Festival Orchestra, comprised entirely of classical musicians of African descent, presents events around NYC, culminating with its eagerly anticipated Carnegie Hall debut on April 24. Continue reading
Harlem’s Abyssinian Church Speaker Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite Named Bentley Ninth President
Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite who spoke on September 13th, 2019, at the Harlem landmark Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York has been appointed the ninth president of Bentley University, one of the leading business schools in the country. Continue reading
In Marcus Garvey Village A “Supportive Housing” Project Grows In Harlem
According to a recent press release from Harlem-based developer Carthage Real Estate Advisors, construction is progressing at Marcus Garvey Village.Continue reading
Seitu’s World: Mourners Pay Respect To Cicely Tyson At Abyssinian Baptist Church In Harlem
Photographs by Seitu Oronde
On Monday, February 15th, 2021 at 10 am, thousand's of mourners pay respects to Cicely Tyson in Harlem, NY.Continue reading
Join Rep. Espaillat Virtual Tribute Honoring The Life Of Civil Rights Legend, Congressional Member John Lewis
Join Representative Adriano Espaillat in collaboration with The Abyssinian Baptist Church in the City of New York, for a special virtual tribute honoring the life and legacy of the late Congressman John Robert Lewis.Continue reading
Elizabeth Jennings Graham, Teacher, Civil Rights Warrior And Her Harlem Connection
Elizabeth Jennings Graham, March 1827 – June 5, 1901, was an African-American teacher and civil rights figure.Continue reading
10 Best Things For Harlem Visitors In Free Time
Most New York Visitors don’t prefer going far from Central Park and main city attractions. Continue reading
Harlem’s Sen. Benjamin To Host Community Forums On NYC Property Taxes From Harlem To Hollis
State Sen. Brian A. Benjamin, Chair of the Senate Budget and Revenues Committee rolled out dates for a community forum tour to discuss the inequities and inefficiencies of taxing property in New York City.Continue reading
Mass Protest March And Rally To Declare To All Officials, Enough Is Enough In Harlem!
Black Lives Matter of Greater New York (BLMNY), The Black Institute (TBI), Abyssinian Baptist Church, Riverside Church, Continue reading
Rev. Reggie Bachus Talks Harlem Faith, Finance And Fairness On The Danny Tisdale Show (Audio)
Join Rev. Reggie Bachus, Associate Pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church (ADC), as he talks Prevailing Wage legislation, 400 Foundation, $1Billion investments and much more with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show.Continue reading
The Abyssinian Baptist Church’s Book Ministry Reads Grant Harper Reid’s Harlem Bible
The Abyssinian Baptist Church’s Sister to Sister Book Ministry will have a Holiday Gathering Brunch to discuss their December book selection. Continue reading
MESSIAH! Join One Service At The Abyssinian Baptist Church In Harlem
Join G. F. Handel's Messiah at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem.Continue reading
O.T. Wells, Harlem’s Renowned Civil Rights Attorney And Watergate Advisor, Has Died
Harlem legend Ozro Thaddeus (O.T.) Wyoming Wells, Esq., 87, former president of the National Bar Association and recognized as one of America’s leading civil rights and defense lawyers, died on August 25th, 2018 of natural causes.Continue reading