The New-York Historical Society has announced “New York Urban League: 100 Stories of Black New York,” a program set for Thursday, February 20th, 2020. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Arva Rice
Disrupting Racial And Ethnic Disparities 2.0, NYers Of Color Face Inequalities From Harlem To Hollis
Older New Yorkers of color are more threatened by gentrification, more likely to skip prescription medications because of cost, more burdened by utility bills, and more financially squeezed by the responsibilities of family caregiving than older White New Yorkers. Continue Reading →
Harlem Based New York Urban League Champions Of Diversity Brunch Award’s And Breakfast
The Harlem-based New York Urban League (NYUL) recognizes companies and respected leaders who have exemplary diversity practices in the areas of leadership, hiring and promotion, supplier diversity, and philanthropy at its 16th Annual Champions of Diversity (COD) Awards Breakfast. Continue Reading →
Mayor de Blasio And First Lady McCray Announce Members Of Gender Equity Commission
Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray today announced the appointment of six new members to the City’s Commission on Gender Equity from Harlem to Hollis.
Op-Ed: Capping Uber And Lyft Would Bring Back The Bad Old Days
By Arva Rice
A lot has been made in recent weeks of creating a cap on Uber, Lyft and other for-hire vehicles. Continue Reading →
MPAC, NYC Faith And Community Leaders Host Economic Justice Day
On Saturday, December 9th, 2017, faith and community leaders from across New York City will hold Economic Justice Day, an all-day conference sponsored by Airbnb. Continue Reading →
“Get In The Way: The Journey Of John Lewis” Film At The Schomburg In Harlem
“Sometimes you have to disturb people’s sense of tranquility and create a little noise,” according to Congressman John Lewis. Continue Reading →
Join The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair In Harlem
The anniversary event will feature a cake cutting ceremony including President and CEO Arva Rice, Harlem’s Riverbank State Park staff, NYULYP Leadership Team and VIPs. Continue Reading →