Tag Archives: Cheryl Wills

Dwyane Wade signs at MIST Harlem During Hue-Man Book Pop-Up (raw video)

Miami Heat basketball champion superstar Dwyane Wade signed copies of his new book, “A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball” on Wednesday night, September 5th, at the brand spanking new My Image Studios MISTHarlem. Continue reading

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Descendants Of the USA Colored Troops Celebrate 150th Anniversary of the Civil War In Harlem

The New York Chapter of the Sons & Daughters of the United States Colored Troops inaugural Diaspora Awards held on Saturday, May 19th at the Faison Fire House Theater was a huge success! Continue reading

Women’s History Program on Health and Wellness in Honor of Dr. Betty Shabazz

Dr. Shabazz was an advocate for women’s issues particularly,  the health of women.  This evening will not only discuss what is healthy living but guest will dine on healthy cuisine and view the Freedom’s Sisters exhibit.  The national exhibition features 20 African American women, whose stories of courage, commitment and struggle in the name of freedom helped shape the spirit and substance of civil rights in America.  Continue reading

Hue Man Books Celebrate Black History Month 2012

Greetings!

2012 A Leap Year…a year of true, deep change…stand strong and make sure your vote counts…In this month of love, change and yes my birthday I ask that trust and community become a vital part of your personal commitment.
Look closely at our signings this month and you will not only see determination but progress and indeed true Solidarity emerging all around.  Maggie Anderson’s Year in Black, Carol Jenkin’s 1 Million Dollar Gift from A Black philanthropist to make sure her Grandfather’s Legacy lives on and lots of uncovered history of our people’s greatness. Continue reading

Harlem Dowling Celebrates Its 175th Anniversary

In celebration of National Adoption Month Harlem Dowling West Side Center for Children and Family Services celebrated its 175th Anniversary with a grand awards gala at Bridgewaters at South Street Seaport. Continue reading

Harlem Dowling Looking Forward During Its 175th Anniversary

Harlem Dowling West Side Center for Children and Family Services recently held its annual board meeting at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building’s Art Gallery.  Continue reading

Hue-Man Books February Events 2011

FEBRUARY 1,  7PM

ISABEL WILKERSON

THE WARMTH OF OTHER SUNS

One of “The New York Times Book Review”‘ Best Books of the Year, this epic, beautifully written masterwork by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson chronicles one of the great untold stories of American history: the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities, in search of a better life. Continue reading

Harlem Dowling New Building In Harlem

Harlem Dowling-West Side Center for Children and Family Services held its Annual Board Meeting at the Art Gallery in Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building. Continue reading

A Small Group of People See ‘Home’ in Harlem

On Friday night, October 15, I participated in a community discussion with about fifty people at the Maysles Institute on Malcolm X Boulevard (aka Lenox Avenue) in Harlem. Continue reading

HW Pick: ‘Die Free’ By Cheryl Wills (Excerpt and Signing)

This great American is told with deep love & spellbinding fearlessness, Die Free stretches from Haywood County, Tennessee, in the 1860s to New York City in the 20th century.

When award-winning television NY1 news anchor and reporter Cheryl Wills discovers the storied treasure of her great-great-great-grandfather who fled his slave master to fight in the Civil War and whose courage was mirrored in her father, a courageous NYC firefighter, she shares the unvarnished truth about the Wills’ family roots, ever entwined in passion, music, and faith.

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