Woke Up Famous, LLC, has been awarded the second of two special grants by the Ford Foundation to develop the late legendary soprano Miss Jessye Norman’s (1945-2019) passion project, “Sissieretta Jones: Call Her By Her Name!” Continue Reading →
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HW Pick: National Sawdust Honors Jessye Norman To Benefit Sissieretta Jones
On December 17, 2018, National Sawdust recognizes two great African-American sopranos with “An Evening Honoring Jessye Norman.”
Up Close with CC Minton: Nick Cannon Attends Harlem School of the Arts Gala
The Harlem School of the Arts hosted its 50th year anniversary in the Grand Ballroom at The Plaza Hotel. The star-studded event recognized the achievement of artists, community leaders and activists while raising funds crucial to empowering young people from under-served communities in Harlem and throughout the city. Continue Reading →
