Harlem African Burial Ground Archives

NYCEDC and Harlem Community Unite for Harlem African Burial Ground

The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), the Harlem African Burial Ground Initiative (HAGBI), and the Harlem Community gathered to pay respects to the legacy of African descendant contributions to the founding of Harlem.

NYCEDC Announces Major Milestone In Memorialization Of Harlem African Burial Ground

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Harlem African Burial Ground Initiative (HABGI) today announced.

Join The Celebration Of The Of “Reclaiming History, Reinvesting In East Harlem”

On Wednesday, May 15, Council Member Diana Ayala and the Harlem African Burial Ground Task Force in partnership with New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), will celebrate the opening of “Reclaiming History, Reinvesting in East Harlem”.Continue reading

Council Approves Harlem African Burial Ground

City Land NYC reports that the Harlem African Burial Ground, affordable housing, and commercial space will replace the 126th Street Bus Depot.Continue reading

City Council Approves Harlem African Burial Ground Development In East Harlem

Patch reports that the New York City Council approved zoning applications for a massive development on an East Harlem site home to the former 126th Street bus depot and a 17th century African burial ground, the city Economic Development Corporation announced Wednesday.Continue reading

Harlem Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito Talks About The Harlem African Burial Ground

“We're proud of the work we are doing to create respectful monuments in our communities that seek to right a historical injustice by recognizing that this land...Continue reading