Gale Brewer’s News Friday, April 24, 2020 COVID Update
It’s Friday, April 24, 2020. Ramadan Mubarak, to all those celebrating.
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The Association Of Black Cardiologists Brings The Spirit Of The Heart Tour, Fair And More To Harlem
The Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc. (ABC) is excited to have Harlem as part of its annual Spirit of the Heart (SOH) tour in Harlem.
Harlem’s Althea Gibson First Black Woman To Win A Championship At Wimbledon
Althea Gibson, August 25, 1927 – September 28, 2003, was an American tennis player and professional golfer, and the first black athlete of either gender to cross the color line of international tennis.
Get #BlackGirlMagic With Sacred Rebel Women At Harlem Stage
Harlem Stage, the legendary uptown venue that for over 35 years has promoted the creative legacy of Harlem and artists of color from around the corner and across the globe, is proud to present its Fall 2018 season of performances.
Food Bank For NYC Hosts Post-Thanksgiving ‘Orange Friday’ Meal In Harlem
NY1 reports that there is Black Friday, but there is also Orange Friday. Orange symbolizes hunger awareness.
Afrostream Launches Its Video Streaming Service in 24 New Countries
As the name suggests, Afrostream is like Netflix for African, African-American, and Caribbean films and series. Backed by Y Combinator, the service is launching in many different countries today, mostly in Africa.
HW Pick: Morris Chestnut’s New Series ROSEWOOD
Set against the vibrant backdrop of one of the world’s hottest cities – Miami – new medical procedural ROSEWOOD premieres tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 23 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT).
Church of the Master, Harlem, New York, 1893
Church of the Master was at 360 West 122nd Street and Morningside Avenue, in Morningside area of Harlem, New York, 1893.
Join “Rikers: An Oral History,” A Reading With Graham Rayman And Reuven Blau
Since 2014, HWM has been reporting on Rikers Island, which is why it was great to hear about authors Graham Rayman and Reuven Blau’s new book “Rikers: An Oral History.”
Join The Apollo Comedy Club And A Performance By Infinity Song For A Virtual Get Down
On Friday, April 2, 2021, at 9 pm ET, there will be a celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Apollo Comedy Club with Apollo Comedy Club: A Look Back on Laugher.
The Harlem International Film Festival 2020 Announces Filmmaker Awards
The Harlem International Film Festival (Hi) announced the award-winning films and filmmakers for this year’s virtual edition.
OWN’S Queen Sugar’s Sweet Return In 2021
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that production will resume in New Orleans for the fifth season of the critically acclaimed series “Queen Sugar” from creator Ava DuVernay.
Harlem’s Leslie Uggams, Lynn Whitfield And Others Are Blue At The Apollo Theater
Today, producers Brian Moreland, Ron Simons, Eric Falkenstein, Mike Jackson and singer John Legend announced complete casting for Blue.
National Geographic Taps Anthony Hemingway As Executive Producer And Director For “Genius: Aretha”
National Geographic, with Imagine Television Studios and Fox 21 Television Studios, has announced that the cast joining previously announced Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet,” Broadway’s “The Color Purple“) as Aretha Franklin in the next installment of the Emmy-winning global anthology series GENIUS: ARETHA.
Amnesty International Hosts Star-Studded Event Supporting Women Human Rights Defenders From Harlem To Hollis
Last weekend, human rights organization Amnesty International USA in partnership with live music events startup Sofar Sounds hosted a powerful evening of collective action along with an intimate concert experience.