Category Archives: black history month

Michael’s World: Life By Chocolate!

3-cut-barsDuring the era in which I came of age–you know, good paying job, nice house, nice whip–there was nothing like stopping at the first floor confectionary counter following a shopping spree at Neiman Marcus! Continue reading

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HW Pick: Opera Ebony’s Featuring Soprano Janinah Burnett

Janinah BurnettOpera Ebony, the longest running African – American opera company in the United States, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a special celebration weekend with 2 events. Continue reading

The Indelible Influence of Malcolm X At The Schomburg

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

Sponsored Love: Music of the Harlem Renaissance with pianist Randy Weston at The Greene Space in SoHo

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Daymond John & Common At The Apollo With AT&T

Entrepreneur and marketing expert Daymond John will encourage and motivate Harlem residents to create their own page in history as part of AT&T’s 28 Days speaker series hosted by award-winning hip-hop artist, actor and activist Common Thursday, Feb. 24, at the historic Apollo Theater. Continue reading

Dr. Muriel Petioni, “The Mother of Medicine In Harlem,” At Touro College

Dr. Muriel Petioni, known as “The Mother of Medicine in Harlem,” recently spoke to more than 200 students at Touro College of Pharmacy on “Dealing With the 21st Century,” at the College’s Inaugural Black History Month Lecture in Harlem.  Continue reading

‘One Block in Harlem’ A Black History Month Special By The BBC (#2)

How important is it for African-American culture that Harlem remains what it has been since the 1920s – the undisputed capital of black America? Continue reading

Black History Month Celebration With The Harlem Chamber Players

Music at St. Mary’s
with The Harlem Chamber Players “Harlem’s Own Chamber Music Series”

presents its 3rd Annual

Black History Month Celebration Continue reading

Black History Month Screening: Welcome to Shelbyville

Welcome to Shelbyville, a documentary by award-winning filmmaker Kim
A. Snyder, is the focus of a special screening and discussion held in
Harlem. Set against the backdrop of a shaky economy, Welcome to
Shelbyville
takes an intimate look at a southern town as its residents—
whites and African Americans, Latinos and Somalis Continue reading

St. Mary’s Church Black History Month Events

St. Mary’s annual “Poetry Sunday” February 13th at 8:00 am and 10:00 am All Harlem Episcopal Service, February 27th at 11:00 am: Location: Church of the Inter-cession, 550 West 155 th Please note: NO 10:00 am service at St. Mary’s Continue reading