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Mario César Romero, 78, Art Historian Of East Harlem, Dies, But His Contributions Does Not

By Larisa Ortiz, Center for Puerto Rican Studies It is with great sadness that the family of Mario César Romero announces his passing. Mario César passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, in Manhattan, NY.Continue reading

Join Black Victory: A Virtual Commemoration And Celebration Of Hope, Perseverance, And Resilience

East Harlem Preservation invites you to join us for a virtual commemoration of the two-year anniversary of the removal of the statue of J. Marion Sims—a white southern doctor who experimented on Black women.Continue reading

1.5K Public Urinators Ticketed Near Closed Harlem Toilet

Advocates rallied Tuesday at the site of a now-defunct public restroom in East Harlem and called on the city to rehabilitate and reopen the facility.Continue reading

EHP Annual Event, Celebrating The People’s Churches In East Harlem

Join the East Harlem Preservation team as we celebrate the recent victory of the removal of the J. Marion Sims statue and information on upcoming housing, cultural, and social justice campaigns.Continue reading

We Did It! The J. Marion Sims Will Be Removed On Tuesday! #NotOurHero

After years of community action, including public protests, 26K+ petition signatures, defacement with paint, and a near decapitation, the J. Marion Sims statue is finally coming down! We congratulate everyone involved in this effort!Continue reading

Advocates From Harlem To Hollis Call For New Chair Of NYC Landmarks Commission

New York History Blog reports that the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) has proposed to overhaul its rules under the guise of “increasing transparency.”Continue reading

Legal Aid Files Lawsuit Challenging East Harlem Rezoning (More)

The Legal Aid Society filed a lawsuit today in New York County Supreme Court contesting the East Harlem rezoning, which was recently approved by the New York City Council late last year.Continue reading

The J. Marion Sims Will Be Removed In East Harlem

East Harlem Preservation is pleased to announce that Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Advisory Commission on City Art, Monuments and Markers have agreed with our call for the removal of the statue of J. Marion Sims from its location on Fifth Avenue and 103rd Street.Continue reading

Planned Parenthood Of NYC Joins Call To Remove Dr. J. Marion Sims Statue

When images of white supremacists taking the streets in Charlottesville first surfaced, thousands of New Yorkers participated in rallies to condemn the hateful actions and rhetoric of white supremacist groups.Continue reading

The Statue Of Dr. J. Marion Sims Who Experimented On Slaves Is Defaced And More

Gothamist reports that as the mayor's office begins its "90-day review of all symbols of hate on city property," some may be too restless to wait for official action.Continue reading

Support Removal Of The Harlem Statue Of Dr. J. Marion Sims Experimented On Enslaved Black Women

IN an e-mail from East Harlem Preservation: Our campaign to remove the statue of J. Marion Sims—a white southern doctor who experimented on enslaved Black women without anesthesia or informed consent—continues to gain momentum.Continue reading

EHP Fundraiser And Special Tribute To Michelle Cruz In East Harlem

Please join the East Harlem Preservation team on Thursday, June 9th, 2016 as we celebrate our 11th year of community service and pay tribute to a beloved community leader, Michelle Cruz!Continue reading

Join The East Harlem Preservation’s 10th Anniversary Celebration

Join the East Harlem Preservation team on Thursday, November 5th as we celebrate our 10th year of community service and advocacy at the East Harlem Café from 6-9 p.m.Continue reading

Free Walking Tour: (Still) Lost and Found Murals of East Harlem

East Harlem Preservation in partnership with the Historic Districts Council is pleased to invite you to another walking tour through the e.Continue reading

An Evening With Three Uptown Poets In Harlem

Join Belladonna* in celebrating the depth and range of contemporary feminist poetics with Tonya Foster, JP Howard and Christina Olivares as they share work from their recently published collections of poetry. Continue reading