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The Schomburg Center Announces Finalists For The Lapidus Center’s 2020 Harriet Tubman Prize

The Lapidus Center for the Historical Analysis of Transatlantic Slavery at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is happy to announce the three finalists for the 2020 Harriet Tubman Prize.Continue reading

Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture In Harlem Names Joy Bivins As Head Of Collections

Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture Continue reading

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

“Home To Harlem” Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis And More Archives Now Available To Public

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is pleased to announce the latest milestones in its ongoing “Home to Harlem” initiative. Continue reading

Join Darryl “DMC” McDaniels At The Black Comic Book Festival 2020 At The Schomburg

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture will host its eighth annual Black Comic Book Festival on January 17 and January 18 from 10 AM to 8 PM, 2020.Continue reading

Harlem’s Schomburg Center Launches Ella Baker Initiative Honoring Women Of Color

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is launching a new series of programming to examine the legacy of the 19th Amendment, which is celebrating its centennial in 2020.Continue reading

Harlem’s Schomburg Acquires Collection Of Hip-Hop Pioneer ‘Fab 5 Freddy’

The New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem has acquired the full archive of hip-hop pioneer and pop culture icon, Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite.Continue reading

The Legendary American Negro Theater In Harlem, NY, 1940 To Mid-1950s

The American Negro Theater (ANT) was formed in Harlem, New York on June 5, 1940, by writer Abram Hill and actor Frederick O'Neal.Continue reading

The National Black Theater Migrates To The Schomburg Center for Research In Black Culture In Harlem

By Rudy Collins On Tuesday, April 16th the National Black Theater, along with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture presented "In Perpetual Flight: The Migration of the Black Body". Continue reading

Legendary Actors Ruby Dee And Ossie Davis Honored With Harlem Street Co-Naming

In keeping with The Dwyer Cultural Center's (DCC) distinction of showcasing Harlem’s history, on Saturday, April 20th, 2019, DCC will host a ceremonial unveiling of Ruby Dee Place and Ossie Davis Way (the northeast corner of 123rd and Saint Nicholas Avenue).Continue reading

2019 Annual Women’s Jazz Festival At The Schomburg Center In Harlem

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture today announced its 2019 Annual Women’s Jazz Festival celebrating the contributions of Black women performers across the genre, and featuring both well-known and unsung women performers in jazz today.Continue reading