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 →
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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 →