Bernice Johnson Reagon, a scholar, singer, song leader, composer, activist for over half a century, has been a profound contributor to African-American and American culture. Continue reading
Before 5: Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band At The Schomburg In Harlem
Mary Lou Williams: The Lady Who Swings the Band is a documentary about a brilliant outlier, a woman who dared to live on her own terms. Continue reading
Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD At The Apollo Theater In Harlem
In anticipation of the New York premiere of Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD, a co-production between the Apollo Theater and Opera Philadelphia, the Apollo has announced today that it will offer related cultural events for the public at the legendary Theater as well as other community institutions. Continue reading
Schomburg’s Muhammad Gives Keynote At Teachers College In Harlem
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of its Minority Post-Doctoral Fellowship program, Teachers College will host Dr. Khalil Gibran Muhammad, director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for a keynote address.Continue reading
Studio Museum-Iteration Of Dapline In Harlem
The Studio Museum in Harlem and The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture are pleased to present a custom Studio Museum-iteration of Dapline!, a modern dance performance by choreographer André Zachery and visual artist LaMont Hamilton.Continue reading
Black Life Matters Wikipedia Edit-a-thon 2016 Edition
The Schomburg Center, working with the AfroCROWD initiative, is hosting a successor to last year's Black Life Matters Wikipedia Edit-a-thon on Saturday February 6, 2016, to contribute to articles on Wikipedia for the national Black WikiHistory Month outreach campaign.Continue reading
“Theater Talks: The Royale” At The Schomburg In Harlem
The Schomburg Center is proud to present an evening with cast members McKinley Belcher III, Khris Davis, and Clarke Peters from Lincoln Center Theater’s upcoming play, The Royale. Continue reading
Timbaland Podcast On Mantronix, Reinvention, And Kids In Harlem (audio)
Timbaland is a producer, rapper, songwriter, and now, an author. A four-time Grammy winner, Timbaland has worked with artists including Rihanna, Nas, Aaliyah, Jay-Z, Nelly Furtado, Drake, Missy Elliot, Pharrell Williams, Rick Ross, Ludacris, Madonna, and Mariah Carey. Continue reading
Harlem’s Schomburg Kicks Off $22M Overhaul
The New York Public Library's Central Branch isn't the only of the institution's properties getting a face lift. Today, the library kicked-off a $22 million renovation of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem.Continue reading
Hamilton Landmark Galleries Presents Ademola Olugebefola
By Lynn Lieberman
In a special three-day presentation, the Hamilton Landmark Galleries will hold a solo exhibit of the work of Ademola Olugebefola. Continue reading
ARTchives Series Presents Artist Jorge Luis Rodriguez In Harlem
By AFineLyne
This month, the Artchives Method & Documentation Series at the Center for Puerto Rican Studies Library & Archives in East Harlem is presenting a solo exhibit of the work of renowned sculpture artist, Jorge Luis Rodriguez.Continue reading
MoMA And The Schomburg Launch Talk Series
The Museum of Modern Art and The New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture launch a new series of public conversations addressing the meaning of equity in contemporary culture and society, and the steps required for progress. Continue reading
Black Suburbia: From Levittown to Ferguson In Harlem
What do the suburbs teach us about the black experience, family ideals, community, and racial identity? How is the myth of the American Dream complicated by the African American suburban experience?Continue reading
Fall Open House: The Black Fantastic At The Schomburg
The Schomburg Center's annual Fall Open House is an opportunity for our audiences and patrons to access and engage with our collections, exhibitions, and programmatic offerings in an evening filled with conversations, performances, films and art. Continue reading
Kevin McGruder Talks Real Estate On Harlem World Radio
Kevin McGruder, interest in community led to a career in community development, and now as an academic, to research interests that include African American institutions, urban history, and gay and lesbian history.Continue reading