OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the commemoration of the Juneteenth holiday (the end of slavery in America) with a slate of special encore airings of programming on Friday, June 19, 2020 beginning at 3 p.m. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: John Lewis
Harlem Nightclub Map, Sun Ra’s Stars And More In The Swann Galleries Online Auction
The Swann Galleries in New York’ on Thursday, May 7, 2020, was the sale of Printed & Manuscript African Americana was held live online and was conducted remotely. Continue Reading →
Congress Member John Lewis Lauds The Legendary Links And Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard
Noted civil rights icon Congressmember and Harlem fave John Lewis closed out Women’s HERstory Month recognizing The Links, Incorporated as a distinguished organization of outstanding community service and influence. 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 →
Harlem Rep. Espaillat To Skip Trump’s Inauguration
Harlem Congress person Adriano Espaillat has represented New York’s 13th Congressional Distrcit for only a few weeks, but has already become one of Congress’ most vocal critics of President-elect Donald Trump and his incoming administration. Continue Reading →
Rev. Al Sharpton On The Passing Of Amelia Boynton
President and founder of Harlem-based National Action Network, Reverend Al Sharpton released the following statement on civil rights activist Amelia Boynton Robinson. Continue Reading →
Harlem Congressman Rangel Congrats Justice League NYC (video)
Congressman Charles B. Rangel greeted and congratulated the Justice League NYC marchers who walked 250 miles from New York City to Washington, DC to bring awareness to issues regarding juvenile and criminal justice. Continue Reading →
Seitu’s World: The NAN Annual Convention in NYC
Photographs by Seitu Oronde
On Thursday, April 9, Julián Castro, Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), delivered remarks at the National Action Network’s (NAN) Annual Convention in New York City.
