Tag: African-American
Harry Belafonte tells it like it is in a speech at the NAACP Image Awards
Singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte gave the audience at the 2013 NAACP Image Awards a serious wake up call during a speech he gave after recieving a special award that was handed to him by his dear friend
Skating with the Stars Gala for “Figure Skating in Harlem”
The Skating with the Stars Gala is set to celebrate “Figure Skating in Harlem” with an annual benefit that will bring out some of the world’s greatest ice skaters as well as celebrities, corporate and community leaders this Monday, April
Help Preserve Colorful Murals On Security Gates
Steps are being taken to preserve the work of local artist Franco Gaskin, whose best-known work appears on security gates in Harlem. Franco Gaskin (aka “Franco the Great”) painted hundreds of murals on roll down security gates. He started in
Kick-Off Black History Month Right with this excellent short Schomburg Center Video!
Learn about black history month in this fantastic video. And check out this wonderful resource (and others) available from Amazon.com. See larger image Black History Month Resource Book 2 (Hardcover) List Price: $125.50 USD New From: $166.20 In Stock Used
Third Annual Harlem Fine Arts Show coming to Riverside Church
Riverside Church in Harlem is set to host the Third Annual Harlem Fine Arts Show, where art works by emerging and established artists from around the world will be on display. Described as the premiere showcase for modern and contemporary
