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Roberta Washington Guest Speaker for Women’s History Month

Posted on March 22, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Roberta WashingtonWomen’s History Month is an annual observance in March which honors and celebrates the lives and achievements of American women throughout the history of the United States. Continue reading →

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Unheard Voices At The African Burial Ground

Posted on October 16, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Please join a staged reading of an original collaborative work honoring the voiceless men, women and children buried at the African Burial Ground in Lower Manhattan. Continue reading →

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Highlights of the 4th Annual Harlem Arts Advocacy Week

Posted on October 14, 2010 by | 5 Comments

By Claude Jay

On October 4, The Harlem Arts Alliance (HAA)  kicked off the 4th Annual Harlem Arts Advocacy Week at The Riverside Theatre. This was held as part of the HAA monthly meeting, Voza Rivers, Chair and Michael Unthink, Executive Director. The Harlem Arts Advocacy Week offered panel discussions community forms, guest speakers and special events in various events. The goal as outlined in the schedule of events, states Harlem Arts Advocacy Week raises the visibility of the contributions of the arts and cultural community; provides a forum for discussion of important issues and helps to strengthen the critical link between the arts and the business sectors. Continue reading →

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James Stovall: A Harlem Soul Goes Home

Posted on September 28, 2010 by | 1 Comment

“A light has dimmed in my life…”

The actor and producer James Stovall, a much loved and well respected member of the cultural art scene in New York City died at a hospital in Manhattan on Sunday September 26, 2010, as confirmed by his talent agency, Abrams Artists & Associates. Continue reading →

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African Burial Ground Visitor Center Grand Opening

Posted on February 25, 2010 by | Leave a comment



Get a sneak peak at the African Burial Ground National Monument’s new visitor center, which opens to the public at 1:30 p.m. on February 27, 2010.

The Visitor Center will be open to the public on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Visitor Center’s admission is free and includes four exhibit areas, a 40-person theatre, and store.

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First floor of the Ted Weiss Federal Building at 290 Broadway in Lower Manhattan.

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