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Harlem Stage And The Irish Arts Center Takes A New Look At St. Patrick’s Day in Harlem

Posted on February 25, 2013 by | 2 Comments

Leni Sloane and mick maloney pic by Erin BaianoThe paths of African-American and Irish communities in Harlem – both parallel and crossed – and the contributions they have made to American culture are explored in “Black and White and Green: St. Patrick’s Day in Harlem,” a frank, entertaining discussion and performance timed to the traditional Irish holiday.  Continue reading →

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Harlem’s Ananias “Nyas” Berry (video)

Posted on November 22, 2012 by | Leave a comment

The handsome Ananias “Nyas” Berry (1912 – 1951), of the famous dancing Berry Brothers. He was extremely talented and precocious child star accustomed to public adoration.  Continue reading →

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