15th Annual Dr. Betty Shabazz Awards Ceremony The Schomburg Center and Women In Islam Inc. in their annual collaborative ceremony honors leaders in the community. This year’s honorees include nationally-recognized scholar, speaker, interfaith activist, and... Read More
Month: May 2016
“Legend in My Living Room” Exhibition 1 min read Reception celebrating “Legend in My Living Room." The exhibition will feature specially commissioned photographic portraits by Magnum Foundation Fellow, Jasper Briggs, of LGBTQ older adults in their home environments. The portraits of six subjects (ages 56-84) displayed prominently in the Museum’s window vitrines, will reflect personal stories of struggle, triumph and perseverance.... Read More
Weeksville Heritage Center – Books Launch 1 min read “The Book of Harlen” by Bernice L. McFadden & “Summer Of The Cicadas” by Cole Lavalais Authors will appear in conversation • Moderated by Glory Edim, Founder of Well... Read More
Ousmane Sembène’s feature film Black Girl 1 min read May 18—May 24, 2016 BAM Peter Jay Sharp Building 30 Lafayette Ave. Brooklyn The first African film to receive international acclaim, Ousmane Sembène’s feature debut... Read More
24th Annual Duke Ellington Study Group Conference Music lovers, musicians and leading scholars from around the world convene for a series of panels at St. Peter’s Church, May 19-22. There are events... Read More
“harlem is…A State of Mind” 1 min read Monday May 23, 2016, 6pm MIST Harlem 46 West 116th Street Harlem (212) 459-1854 “harlem is…A STATE OF MIND” featuring A Touch of Sable: Fine Art,... Read More
Free Shakespeare In The Park – All Female Production of “The Taming of the Shrew” Preview Performances begin Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Officially running Monday, June 13 through Sunday, June 26, 2016. The Delacorte Theater 81st Street and Central Park West, or... Read More
World Premiere of “The Messiah Complex” May 20, 21, 25 and 26 at 8pm BRIC House 647 Fulton Street Brooklyn (866)811-4111 The Messiah Complex is a love story. Or many. It... Read More