Moderated by cultural anthropologist and former Ailey II dancer Aimee Meredith Cox, the discussion will feature Lifted creators as panelists. PHOTOGRAPHY The fabulous Ms. Hegamin, Harlem recording superstar “Queen Victoria.” One of the most indelible images that we’ve posted this year that set 2022 apart.
Daisy Tapley, 1882–1925, was a Harlem-based classical singer and vaudeville performer. PHOTOGRAPHY The fabulous Ms. Hegamin, Harlem recording superstar “Queen Victoria.” One of the most indelible images that we’ve posted this year that set 2022 apart.
Edward Austin Johnson, November 23, 1860 – July 24, 1944, was an attorney who became the first African-American member of the New York state legislature when he was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1917. PHOTOGRAPHY The fabulous Ms. Hegamin, Harlem recording superstar “Queen Victoria.” One of the most indelible images that we’ve…
As this year’s Annual African American Day Parade promotes “Good Health Is Essential,” I want to flag that Mount Sinai’s Dr. Gary Butts and Ms. Pamela Abner are serving as Grand Marshals. PHOTOGRAPHY The fabulous Ms. Hegamin, Harlem recording superstar “Queen Victoria.” One of the most indelible images that we’ve posted this year that set…
History has largely overlooked the trailblazers who were the first Black men to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, the Montford Point Marines. PHOTOGRAPHY The fabulous Ms. Hegamin, Harlem recording superstar “Queen Victoria.” One of the most indelible images that we’ve posted this year that set 2022 apart.
While Black Americans comprise about 28% of candidates waiting for an organ transplant, just 13% of organ donors in 2020 were Black. PHOTOGRAPHY The fabulous Ms. Hegamin, Harlem recording superstar “Queen Victoria.” One of the most indelible images that we’ve posted this year that set 2022 apart.
The National Black Theatre (NBT) proudly announces the full line up for its 55th season – 2022-2023. PHOTOGRAPHY The fabulous Ms. Hegamin, Harlem recording superstar “Queen Victoria.” One of the most indelible images that we’ve posted this year that set 2022 apart.
Anthony Barboza, b. 1944, is a celebrated artist, writer, and photographer. PHOTOGRAPHY The fabulous Ms. Hegamin, Harlem recording superstar “Queen Victoria.” One of the most indelible images that we’ve posted this year that set 2022 apart.
Ann Petry, October 12, 1908 – April 28, 1997, was a Harlem writer of novels, short stories, children’s books, and journalism. PHOTOGRAPHY The fabulous Ms. Hegamin, Harlem recording superstar “Queen Victoria.” One of the most indelible images that we’ve posted this year that set 2022 apart.
The National Black Theatre (NBT) proudly announces the start of its new 55th season of programming with a free public event in Harlem. PHOTOGRAPHY The fabulous Ms. Hegamin, Harlem recording superstar “Queen Victoria.” One of the most indelible images that we’ve posted this year that set 2022 apart.
In celebration of NYC Black Pride, Native Son – the leading organization championing Black gay and queer men – presents Black, Queer and Here, a town hall exploring the intersectionality of the Black LGBTQ community in partnership with Warner Bros. PHOTOGRAPHY The fabulous Ms. Hegamin, Harlem recording superstar “Queen Victoria.” One of the most indelible…
ArtCrawl Harlem presents Michael Coppage “Black Box” an immersive Community Impact and Engagement Project aimed at making black men and women more accessible outside of the workplace and play space. PHOTOGRAPHY The fabulous Ms. Hegamin, Harlem recording superstar “Queen Victoria.” One of the most indelible images that we’ve posted this year that set 2022 apart.
In the 19th century, African Americans harnessed the power of photography to claim a self-possessed identity in line with middle class values and in contrast to racist notions of black inferiority. PHOTOGRAPHY The fabulous Ms. Hegamin, Harlem recording superstar “Queen Victoria.” One of the most indelible images that we’ve posted this year that set 2022…
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat honored Dr. May Edward Chinn by submitting a Congressional Record insert acknowledging her life’s work and legacy. PHOTOGRAPHY The fabulous Ms. Hegamin, Harlem recording superstar “Queen Victoria.” One of the most indelible images that we’ve posted this year that set 2022 apart.
Saturday, July 16th, 2022, grab a chair or bring a blanket as the Black Spectrum Theatre presents the 20th Annual St. Albans Jazz and R&B Festival hosted by the “Queen of Conscious Comedy”, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney. PHOTOGRAPHY The fabulous Ms. Hegamin, Harlem recording superstar “Queen Victoria.” One of the most indelible images that we’ve posted…