News for Harlem and the Harlems of the World
The National Urban League’s Urban Civil Rights Museum, New York City’s first museum devoted to the civil rights movement and the first focused on the North, opens Saturday, November 14.
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On Nov. 19–20 the American Geographical Society brings Geography 2050: Africa Shaping Tomorrow to the Schomburg Center. Meet the African and diaspora scientists, ministers and investors drawing the map.
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The Davis Center is a blueprint for what is possible when urban planning meets the pulse of a community By Central Park Conservancy and JPMorganChase Along the edges of Central Park’s north end, the Harlem community has long written its own story—one that pulses with vibrant energy and history. The opening of the Central Park
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Dr. Reverend Guillermo Escalona Spiritual Rx: Lucky or Blessed? “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”Seneca“Luck is not chance- It’s Toil – Fortune’s expensive smile Is earned-”Emily Dickinson“Luck is the residue of design.”John Milton “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosperyou and not to harm you,
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Marilyn Maame Efua Sekyi-Aidoo Houadjeto She started her career as an assistant producer at the nation’s premier national television station, Ghana Television Authority (GTV) as a producer of an educative children’s programs and later produced exciting womens programs. After some years as a media practitioner, she delved into the world of tourism where she played
New CEO Opens New Opportunities for Ghana Tourism Read More »
by Derrel Johnson Global music superstar Kendrick Lamar is one of the most accomplished hip-hop artists of all time. The Compton, California native has been nominated for a stunning 57 Grammy Awards, with five coming at the 67th Grammy Awards in February, including the prestigious Song of the Year award for his ubiquitous “Not Like
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by Daniel Rose Friends, we celebrate today the birth of W.E.B. Du Bois, a spiritual and intellectual giant. As a Black man, as an American and as a citizen of the world, his contributions have enriched countless lives; and they fall into three distinct categories: the first, as a vibrant cultural creator; the second, as
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By William C. Jackson The state of Connecticut has a rich history when it comes to the achievements made by Black Americans. From abolitionism to trailblazers, this New England state has played a large role in the Black experience in this region. In this article, we will touch upon some of these achievements. One of
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Harlem’s New Heritage Theatre Group (NHTG) (est. 1964), New York State’s oldest Black nonprofit theater, is honored that its youth division, Grammy and Oscar nominated IMPACT Repertory Theatre (IMPACT,) was selected to be a beneficiary of donations to be received from Japan’s 2025 Super Choir Charity Concert. The 2025 Super Choir Charity Concert “Blessing Juneteenth from Japan” will
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By Jade Coley How did a New Orleans-style jazz bar end up in the middle of a cornfield? Nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, the Chatterbox Jazz Club is a venue where music, history, and community converge. What began as an architectural investment for David Andrichik in 1982 has since blossomed into one of the
Chatterbox Jazz Club: Where Legends and Dreamers Meet Read More »