In September, visitors who walked through Lincoln Center’s new exhibition, “Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way,” encountered more than theatrical memorabilia; they witnessed proof of an unbroken artistic resistance spanning two centuries. From the African Grove Theater, founded in 1821 by William Alexander Brown in New York City, to today’s Broadway, Black […]
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Minneapolis, Get Ready for a Harlem Nights-Inspired Experience You Won’t Forget!
Banquets of Minnesota is hosting a Harlem Nights-inspired event featuring the soulful sounds of Acute Inflections, alongside a side-splitting comedy act, with complimentary snacks and drinks available for purchase.
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Black voices in classical theater — why representation matters
The Classical Theatre of Harlem is celebrating its 25th anniversary and 100 years of the Harlem Renaissance by amplifying Black voices in classical theater, bringing diverse stories to the stage and creating a permanent home in Harlem.
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Honoring the Harlem Renaissance Basketball Team
The Harlem Renaissance Basketball Team, known as the Rens, was the only Black majority-owned professional basketball team in history, paving the way for Black athletes and entrepreneurs, and their legacy continues to inspire today.