Category: Culture
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A Librarian From Puerto Rico
Chalkbeat is reporting on the Puerto Rican Librarian who broke the NYPL color barrier in 1921 to be the first Latina librarian in the country’s largest library system. Pura Belpré was born and raised in Puerto Rico. In 1920, she came to New York City for her sister’s wedding and never went back. In 1921,…
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National Day of Rememberance Walk
On Sunday, September 25th you are invited to walk with us for the National Day of Remembrance. In Harlem/East Harlem we will begin our walk at 112th and 1st Avenue ending at City Hall. We walk in honor of our friends, family, and community members that were lost to senseless violence and we walk together…
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Wheelie Life
If you’ve ever seen a wave of young people doing wheelies down a Harlem street on bicycles, this documentary explores the culture, the comradery, and the thrills inherent in this urban subculture. Featuring a number of shots and interviews under the Harlem Viaduct (125th Street and the Harlem River), the documentary follows the athleticism and…
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Rowing on The Harlem River
The Harlem River was (in the 18th and 19th Century) a popular destination for rowing or sculling. Remnants of this pastime were visible into mid 20th century. In the photo below, you can see 4 large boat houses on the Bronx side of the Harlem River (note the Highbridge water tower in the back-left corner):…
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Heart to Heart Tonight
HEART TO HEART CONCERT – The Sounds of Gospel!Time: The concert begins at 6:00pm EST Location: Peter Norton Symphony SpaceAddress: 2537 Broadway, NY, NY(Located on the southwest corner of 95th St and Broadway) We’re back and ready to “Raise the Praise!” Labor of Love Association hosts Heart to Heart Concert – New York’s Premiere Event for Authentic Traditional/Contemporary Gospel Music! What A…
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Water Towers
Harlem’s wooden water towers – typically on buildings more than 6 stories – seem like a hold-over from another era. And, while it’s true that they’ve been in existence for over 100 years, they still provide 21st century apartment dwellers with reliable, and fully pressured water – even in the building’s upper stories. The industry…
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Ann Petry Place
Some photos from a wonderful evening celebrating the cultural richness of our community, and the activist author Ann Petry in particular. Many thanks to Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, State Senator Cordell Cleare, Uptown Grand Central’s Chair Diane Collier, Community Board 11’s Chair Xavier Santiago, Professor Griffin from Columbia University, and Liz Petry, Ann Petry’s…
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The Silent Procession
Let’s march in solidarity for Puerto Rico and its people. NYC4PR In Memory A small remembrance of a neighbor who passed this year.
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Heart to Heart – Gospel Concert on Saturday
Heart to Heart Concert is LIVE again from Symphony Space!HEART TO HEART CONCERT – The Sounds of Gospel!Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022Time: The concert begins at 6:00pm EST Location: Peter Norton Symphony SpaceAddress: 2537 Broadway, NY, NY(Located on the southwest corner of 95th St and Broadway) We’re back and ready to “Raise the Praise!” Labor of Love Association hosts Heart to Heart…
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TODAY’s September HNBA Gathering Will Be At 6 PM, At East 129th Street and 5th Avenue
Today – September 13th (Tuesday) at 6:00 – you’re invited to gather at East 129th Street and 5th Avenue (south-east corner) to celebrate the unveiling of Ann Petry Place. The acclaimed African-American author, Ann Petry, lived at 2 East 129th Street when she engaged in much of her activist writing for African American newspapers such…
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311 Wants to Hear From You
New York City’s 311 app wants to hear from you. Specifically, they want to hear about your experience using the 311 App and so are inviting you to participate in a survey To tell them how you love/hate the 311 App, click the button below. Where McDonalds Stood, A Tower Grows If you remember the…
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Tuesday’s September HNBA Gathering Will Be At 6 PM, At East 129th Street and 5th Avenue
Next week – September 13th (Tuesday) at 6:00 – you’re invited to gather at East 129th Street and 5th Avenue (southeast corner) to celebrate the unveiling of Ann Petry Place. The acclaimed African-American author, Ann Petry, lived at 2 East 129th Street when she engaged in much of her activist writing for African American newspapers…
