Executive Director Of MoveOn On The GOP Filibuster Of The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Another day, another Republican filibuster of critical voting rights legislation. Continue reading
1000 Women Strong Joins Forces With Good Trouble Vigil For Democracy In Nine States
1000 Women Strong, a network of Black women devoted to organizing and mobilizing on the grassroots level will hold 10 Good Trouble Happy Hour events.
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Billy Porter And Others At Star-Studded Voting Anthem And Voter Awareness Effort
With 78 days until Election Day, I Have A Right To Vote,
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Remembering The Legendary John Lewis And The Voting Rights Act
Last week we laid to rest an American hero who left us with parting words of wisdom and encouragement. Please read, or re-read, his essay in the link below.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
Legendary Fashion Designer B Michael America’s Founding Partners On Racial Bias at Retail
In a note to Harlem World Magazine from fashion designer B. Micheal, he writes, continues to ask questions, never let anyone silence you. It’s the fearless ones that ask the questions that will change the world.Continue reading
Harlem’s Espaillat Statement On The Passing Of The Legendary Congressman John Lewis
Today, Harlem Representative Adriano Espaillat released the following statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis:Continue reading
Own Honors And Celebrates Juneteenth Holiday With Day Of Commerative Programming
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday (the end of slavery in America) with a slate of special encore airings of programming on Friday, June 19, 2020 beginning at 3 p.m.Continue reading
Harlem Nightclub Map, Sun Ra’s Stars And More In The Swann Galleries Online Auction
The Swann Galleries in New York’ on Thursday, May 7, 2020, was the sale of Printed & Manuscript African Americana was held live online and was conducted remotely.Continue reading
Congress Member John Lewis Lauds The Legendary Links And Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard
Noted civil rights icon Congressmember and Harlem fave John Lewis closed out Women’s HERstory Month recognizing The Links, Incorporated as a distinguished organization of outstanding community service and influence.Continue reading
“Get In The Way: The Journey Of John Lewis” Film At The Schomburg In Harlem
“Sometimes you have to disturb people’s sense of tranquility and create a little noise,” according to Congressman John Lewis. Continue reading
Harlem Rep. Espaillat To Skip Trump’s Inauguration
Harlem Congress person Adriano Espaillat has represented New York's 13th Congressional Distrcit for only a few weeks, but has already become one of Congress' most vocal critics of President-elect Donald Trump and his incoming administration. Continue reading
Rev. Al Sharpton On The Passing Of Amelia Boynton
President and founder of Harlem-based National Action Network, Reverend Al Sharpton released the following statement on civil rights activist Amelia Boynton Robinson.Continue reading
Harlem Congressman Rangel Congrats Justice League NYC (video)
Congressman Charles B. Rangel greeted and congratulated the Justice League NYC marchers who walked 250 miles from New York City to Washington, DC to bring awareness to issues regarding juvenile and criminal justice. Continue reading
Seitu’s World: The NAN Annual Convention in NYC
Photographs by Seitu Oronde
On Thursday, April 9, Julián Castro, Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), delivered remarks at the National Action Network’s (NAN) Annual Convention in New York City.
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