Americans of African Descent March with Pride at 55th African American Day Parade in Harlem

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Americans of African descent marched with pride along Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard, from 111th to 135th Street, on September 17, 2024, during the 55th African American Day Parade chaired by Imam Hassan. African Americans from … Read More

Sylvia’s Legacy Continues in Harlem

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Providing a free meal to the Harlem community is a tradition that started 62 years ago with the queen of soul food herself, Sylvia Woods. Whether you are a Harlemite or not, you can enjoy … Read More

Brooklyn BP Reynoso celebrates opening of “Brooklyn is Africa” art exhibit at Black History Month reception

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso celebrated Black History Month with an opening night reception for the “Brooklyn is Africa” art exhibit’s return to Borough Hall on February 23, 2023. In partnership with Eric Edwards and … Read More

Ailey Extension to reopen studios for hybrid and in-studio only classes on September 18

Photo credit: Kyle Froman Ailey Extension will celebrate National Dance Day by welcoming New York City area dancers back to the studios to experience the vibrant energy of its “real classes for real people” in person starting Saturday, September 18. … Read More

Harlem artists discuss the making of Black Lives Matter Harlem Street Mural

Photos Credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell Harlem Park to Park, Got To Stop Social Impact Agency and Senator Brian Benjamin hosted a fireside chat with the eight Black artists who created the original artwork for the Black Lives Matter Harlem Street … Read More

The Apollo Theater to induct Prince into its Walk of Fame

The Apollo Theater announced the star-studded line up for its 11th Annual Spring Gala—its biggest fundraising event of the year—to be held on Monday, June 13 at 7pm. The Apollo Spring Gala will begin with a special ceremony to induct … Read More