The Legendary American Negro Theater In Harlem, NY, 1940 To Mid-1950s Posted on 04/20/2019 by Harlem World Magazine — Leave a reply The American Negro Theater (ANT) was formed in Harlem, New York on June 5, 1940, by writer Abram Hill and actor Frederick O’Neal. Continue Reading → Become a Harlem insider - Sign-Up for our Newsletter!