Smithsonian Names Harlem’s Schomburg Center Onetime Director As New Director
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) just named Kevin Young as their new director, the Smithsonian reports.Continue reading
Legendary Musician/Activist Harry Belafonte Joins Harlem School Of The Arts Advisory Board
The Harlem School of the Arts, today announced the addition of esteemed Harlem cultural icon
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Robert’s World: Jordan Walker-Pearlman – A Native Son Returns To Harlem
By Robert Walker
Harlem, New York is undoubtedly one of the most famous neighborhoods in America, and its list of famous visual artists, authors, poets, musicians, thespians, politicians, and civil activists known the world over, is what keeps Harlem’s innovative affluence alive.Continue reading
SouSou! Saturdays Virtual It’s A Pinkster Fest With Chief Baba Neil Clarke With CCCADI
Join the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) for their new series of SouSou! Saturdays Virtual programming scheduled for April through August 2020 at 12 pm ET. Continue reading
Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture In Harlem Names Joy Bivins As Head Of Collections
Schomburg Center Acquires American Icon Harry Belafonte’s Extensive Personal Archive
The New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture has acquired the personal archive of civil rights activist, award-winning entertainer and producer, and cultural icon Harry Belafonte.Continue reading
Mayor Office Announce New Partnership Connecting Library Patrons To Mental Health Resources
The Mayor’s Office of ThriveNYC and The New York Public Library (NYPL) today announced “Spaces to Thrive,” a new partnership to promote mental health across the city and connect Library visitors to mental health support.Continue reading
The Voices Of East Harlem Founded By The Legendary Charles “Chuck” Griffin 1969–1974
The Voices of East Harlem was an African-American vocal ensemble of up to 20 singers, aged between 12 and 21 years of age.
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Celebrating The Centennial Of The Harlem Renaissance, Inspiration Sun Ra And More
Harlem Stage, the legendary uptown venue that for over 35 years has promoted the creative legacy of Harlem and artists of color from around the corner and across the globe, is proud to present its Fall 2019 seasons of performances.Continue reading
John Oliver Killens, Harlem Writers Guild Co-Founder, Friend Of Harry Belafonte And More
John Oliver Killens, January 14, 1916 – October 27, 1987, was an American fiction writer from Georgia. His novels featured elements of African-American life.Continue reading
HW Pick: “Guilty Until Proven Guilty,” The Issue Of Criminal Just-Us Reform
Guilty Until Proven Guilty explores Louisiana’s criminal justice system through the story of Tim Conerly, a young African-American man who was arrested in the wake of an armed robbery in New Orleans and waited 28 months for a trial for a crime he says he did not commit.Continue reading
Rudy’s World: A Celebration Of The Music And Legacy Of Harry Belafonte (Photographs)
By Rudy Collins
On Friday, March 1st, 2019, City College Center for the Arts presented "Turn the World Around", a celebration of the music and legacy of Harry Belafonte.Continue reading
“Turn The World Around” Returns To City College In Harlem
Audiences will have another chance to celebrate the life of the trailblazing entertainer and activist Harry Belafonte with artists who knew him well.Continue reading
Mr. Soul! Ellis Haizlip And the Birth of Black Power TV (Video)
Right on the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, one fearless Black pioneer reconceived a Harlem Renaissance for a new era, ushering giants and rising stars of Black American culture onto the national television stage.Continue reading
Legend Debbie Allen To Host ‘Keeping The Promise-1,000,000 Lives in Care” In Harlem
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest, non-profit HIV/AIDS service organization has partnered with the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA).Continue reading