Shirley Chisholm’s Harlem Years 1946-1950’s first black woman elected to the United States Congress,
Shirley Anita Chisholm (née St. Hill; November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was an American politician, educator, and author.
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Rev. Dr. Amy Butler First Woman To Lead Riverside Church
Marking a historical milestone, on Sunday, June 8, the congregation of The Riverside Church called the Rev. Dr. Amy Butler, “Pastor Amy,” as the seventh senior minister of the historic Church—making her the first woman to lead the church in its 87-year history.
Quadriplegic Filmmaker-Advocate Brings ‘Our Humanity’ In Battle Against COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, filmmaker-author-educator Crystal R. Emery is taking the lead with her Connecticut-based nonprofit, URU The Right to Be, Inc. (URU),
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.
From Harlem To Hempstead African Americans Unite For Inclusion
June 17, 2014 Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of New York State Dear Governor Cuomo: Mobilizing Preachers & Communities (MPAC) is writing you today to express our deep concern about how the SUNY Board and its chairman, H. Carl McCall, have managed the sale of Long Island College Hospital (LICH).
Exclusive: Momentum Builds Across NY State As Dozen More Faith Leaders Speak Out In Defense Of Flexible Jobs
The Flexible Work for New York (FWNY) coalition announced a dozen more clergy members and faith leaders joined the fight to protect flexible work.
Temple Israel Of Harlem In Harlem, NY 1888-1906
Temple Israel was founded in 1870 as Congregation “Hand in Hand” (Yod b’Yod in Hebrew) in the then remote Jewish community of Harlem.
Update: 100 Pastors Against NYC Council’s Proposed Ban On Real Fur From Harlem To Hollis
One-hundred pastors representing thousands of congregants from Harlem to Hollis today released a letter expressing vehement opposition to the New York City Council’s proposed ban on real fur.
Op-Ed: A Coalition Of Faith Leaders And Clergy From Harlem To Hollis Come Together
Dear Honorable Leader Stewart-Cousins and Honorable Speaker Heastie: As a coalition of faith leaders and clergy members across New York City, we are writing regarding proposed legislation that would expand prevailing wage mandates to include many more large construction projects in New York.