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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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November At Hue-Man Bookstore 2010

November 11th, 6:30PM
The Academi of Life Present
Conversation and Concert with Peter Buffett
Broad Street Ball Room 41 Broad Street NY, NY
Buffett
Did you know that Peter Buffett has a record with Akon? Tonight Peter Buffet will present a evening that will resonate with everyaudience member looking to lead a more fulfilling life and leave a meaningful legacy.

Peter is an author, musician and out-standing philanthropist. You may think that with a last name like his Peter could just enjoy a life of endless privilege as the son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett but, Peter says, he lives by his father’s creed: the only real inheritance one has is when one forge their own path in life regardless of their circumstances. It is a creed that has allowed him to follow his own passions, establish his own identity, and reap his own successes. Continue reading

Nikki Giovanni at the Dwyer

Theater

Nikki G: A Portrait of Nikki Giovanni in Her Own Words

Renowned poet and educator, Nikki Giovanni, admired for her honesty and strength, is recognized the world over as being a poet of both social and self growth. The two act play, scripted and directed by Darryl Lacy, offers a glimpse into how the poet lives as a poet. As an influential force in the oral poetry moment in black culture, Nikki Giovanni’s words are theatre. Michelle Robinson plays the lead in this revival of the original 1990 production. Continue reading