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The Indelible Influence of Malcolm X At The Schomburg

Posted on February 21, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Although Malcolm X was assassinated in Harlem at the Audubon Ballroom on February 21, 1965, his vision, philosophy and—above all—his words live on.   Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Nina Simone! [Video]

Posted on February 21, 2012 by | 2 Comments

Harlem World Magazine says Happy Birthday to  one of musics greatest talents, Nina Simone, born on February 21, 1933. Here is a clip of Nina performing at the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969. When she first appeared on the scene  Nina Simone was already cementing her legend as a no-nonsense diva. Continue reading →

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Maya Angelou Celebrates 82nd Birthday

Posted on May 23, 2010 by | Leave a comment

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http://cdn.wn.com/ph/img/d9/4e/0671984b8804d5e40a1464f43019-grande.jpgPoet and Harlem resident  Maya Angelou threw a party on Thursday to celebrate her 82nd birthday, which included tributes from such celebrity attendees as filmmaker Lee Daniels and rapper-turned-actor Common. Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Mr. President Obama

Posted on August 4, 2009 by | 1 Comment

Contrary to what some people might believe, President Barack Hussein Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu, Hawaii. The community organizer, Harvard Law Graduate is a father, husband, and the first Commander-in-chief of African-American descent. Join us as we celebrate his first birthday in office and find out some tidbits about Mr. Obama that you may not have known.

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