Tag Archives: Barbara Ann Teer

National Black Theater Clears Financial Hurdles

National Black Theater, a cultural fixture in Harlem that was in danger of losing its home, has resolved a series of financial disputes that had endangered its future. Continue reading

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Pair Accused Of Swindling National Black Theater (Update)

The statement below is from Michael Lythcott and Sade Lythcott, son and daughter of national Black Theater founder Dr. Barbara Ann Teer:

“The National Black Theater has been part of the cultural foundation of Harlem for more than 40 years. Unfortunately, nefarious business practices and eventual abandonment by our investor group, Nubian Heritage, now threaten our property and our community programming. Continue reading

HW Radio: Harlem Non-Profits & Women’s History Month, March 15th, 6 pm

Newsmakers, Experts and Current Events in the World of Harlem.

Join Danny Tisdale as he speaks to Thomas Howard, Executive Director of Boys Harbor in Harlem, Mark Axelowitz, CIMA, Director, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management and William A. Ackman, Founder and CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management regarding the investment community, investing in young people in East Harlem. Also, in celebration of Women’s History Month Danny speaks to National Black Theater founder Barbara Ann Teer’s daughter Sade Lythcott, current Executive Director of the National Black Theater about the theater’s history. Continue reading

Women’s History Month In Harlem

Women’s contributions run the gamut in Harlem, from success with everyday matters to advancements in business, the arts, etc., but often times their achievements are left in the end notes of history. This month (and throughout the year at Harlem World), women’s lives are the main story. Participate in the events below and read about the women who have made a difference… Continue reading

A Tragedy At The National Black Theater

Theirs was a partnership built on vision and pride and rooted in a building at the very heart of black America.

In 2002 the National Black Theater, a cultural anchor of Harlem, invited the owners of Nubian Heritage, a growing beauty-care company with an African pedigree, to invest in its sprawling building at Fifth Avenue and 125th Street. Continue reading