Celebrate Women’s History Month At The African Burial Ground Monument
Celebrate Women’s History Month at the African Burial Ground National Monument just thirty minutes from Harlem at 290 Broadway in Lower Manhattan each weekend this month.
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25 Eclectic Films From Harlem To Hawaii Chosen For National Film Registry
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced today the annual selection of 25 influential motion pictures to be inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.
African Americans’ First Memorial Day In Charleston, South Carolina, 1865
The first widely publicized observance of a Memorial Day-type observance after the Civil War was in Charleston, South Carolina, on May 1, 1865.
African Americans’ First Memorial Day In Charleston, South Carolina, 1865
The first widely publicized observance of a Memorial Day-type observance after the Civil War was in Charleston, South Carolina, on May 1, 1865.
OnSite Opera Presents Black History Tours In Harlem (Video)
Musical performances by acclaimed baritone Kenneth Overton and pianist Kevin J. Miller Historical narrative written and performed by award-winning author Eric K. Washington.
Finding Covered History, The Film “UNMARKED” Uncovers Lost African-American Gravesites
Similar to the slave and native Amercian gravesites in Inwood, NY (north of Harlem), First Run Features presents the Streaming and DVD Premiere of the new documentary UNMARKED, beginning April 27, 2021.
Harlem’s Nella Larsen Legendary American Novelist During The Harlem Renaissance
Nellallitea “Nella” Larsen, born Nellie Walker, April 13, 1895 – March 30, 1964, was an American novelist of the Harlem Renaissance.
NYC & Company Spotlights Black Culture And Experiences From Harlem To Hollis
As Black History Month kicks off, NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City.
Architect Nicole Hollant-Denis Renovates East Harlem’s LaPlacita Site Of Harlem Night Market
Acclaimed African American architect Nicole Hollant-Denis, founder and principal of Aaris Design Studios, redesigned the popular outdoor space La Placita at La Marqueta in East Harlem, located at East 115th Street and Park Avenue, just in time for the holiday’s weekly Harlem Night Market.
Join The Celebration Of The Of “Reclaiming History, Reinvesting In East Harlem”
On Wednesday, May 15, Council Member Diana Ayala and the Harlem African Burial Ground Task Force in partnership with New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), will celebrate the opening of “Reclaiming History, Reinvesting in East Harlem”.
Second Ave Subway Could Bring New Opportunities For East 125th Street In Harlem
Beginning in September 2017, WE ACT for Environmental Justice organized a growing coalition of more than 40 local community groups, New York City departments and agencies, and elected officials
Celebrate Black History Month With A Ride From Lyft In Harlem
During the Black History Month, Lyft is offering one free ride up to $10 to local Black history museums, memorials, and black-owned businesses in Harlem, NY.
The Historic Districts Council’s ‘Beyond Bricks & Mortar: Rethinking Sites Of Cultural History’ In Harlem
Traditionally, preservation has focused mainly on architectural merit, but recently attention has been drawn to sites that have cultural relevance, which is often invisible to passers-by and left unprotected.
East Harlem Considers Wave Of Other Developments
While East Harlemites can expect a few months’ wait before the launch of the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) that will lead to a vote on the city’s proposed rezoning of the neighborhood, there’s no shortage of matters to keep Manhattan Community Board 11 busy.
Bus Depot Development To Include ‘Deep Affordability’ In East Harlem
The city Economic Development Corporation hasn’t released many details about a planned 1.1-million-square-foot development on the site of a former MTA bus depot in East Harlem, but officials announced this week that 20 percent of the eventual apartment units will be offered at “deeply affordable” rates.