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Ramadan is Near and Iftar is Almost Here! Elected Officials Share Greetings
Sen. Leroy Comrie (District 14/Queens) wished his friends, neighbors, and fellow New Yorkers who will begin celebrating Ramadan Tuesday night peace and blessing as they enter this holy, month-long holiday of fasting and prayer. “Ramadan is a special time during […]
Garifuna Music and Dance
Garifuna Music and Dance As we continue the celebration of Garifuna Arts & Culture Appreciation Month in NYC, we present a description of Garifuna Music and Dance, as described in the UNESCO Candidature Standard Form Proclamation of Masterpieces of the […]
National Action Network’s 2018 Convention, April 18-21 — Register today!
National Action Network’s 2018 Convention will take place April 18-21 at the Times Square Sheraton [811 7th Av, New York, NY 10019] in New York City. It offer an opportunity to revisit the current state of the national civil rights movement in America. We […]
Bronx Jewish Center Hosts Purim Party, 3/1
The Bronx Jewish Center invites you to a Purim party that will dazzle your mind, body and soul.
Profile America: Charlotte Ray
Tuesday, February 27th. On this date in 1872, America’s third female law student was graduated. But this third was a first. Charlotte Ray was a freeborn African-American, and the first black woman to graduate law school. With her degree from […]
African American Embrace/Abrazo Afro-Americano 2018
Bronx City Councilman Rev. Rubén Diaz, Sr. announced that, together with Assembly Members Marcos Crespo, Luis Sepulveda, Victor Pichardo and Councilman Rafael Salamanca, they will celebrate the Annual “African American Embrace/Abrazo Afro-Americano” in recognition of the Black Heritage Month. The […]
Opinion: Teaching Black History in Our Schools
In the Gotham Gazette on Monday, State Sen. Jesse Hamilton III (D-Brooklyn) wrote an op-ed explaining why he is sponsoring legislation to mandate the teaching if Black History in NYC schools. We excerpt his opinion piece below: The Southern Poverty […]
Valentines and Weddings
Wednesday, February 14th. While today may not be an official holiday, Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular in the year’s calendar. Its origins are a mix of legends involving two Christian martyrs, a Roman fertility rite, and the […]
Celebrate Lunar New Year, February 21
New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer cordially invites you to celebrate Lunar New Year on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Doors Open at 6:00pm Program is from 6:30pm – 8:30pm Flushing Town Hall 137-35 Northern Blvd Flushing, New York 11354 […]
Borough President Diaz Black History Month Celebration
Borough President Diaz Black History Month Celebration by Robert Press It was dancing and fun in Co-op City as NY1 news anchor Cheryl Wills was the Mistress of Ceremonies for Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.’s Annual Black History Month […]
February is Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a time to honor the many contributions to our nation’s history made by people of African descent. Started as a special week in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson, the observance is now a full […]
Bronx Annual Dominican Heritage Celebration 2018
For more information on the Bronx Dominican Heritage event and to RSVP call 718-590-3989 or email smalave@bronxbp.nyc.gov.
Three Kings Day Celebration Tomorrow
On Saturday, January 6th, 2018, Councilman Rev. Rubén Díaz, together with the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization, Radio Vision Cristiana International, Radio Cantico Nuevo, Assembly Members Marcos Crespo, Luis Sepulveda, Councilmember Rafael Salamanca and different community organizations, will be celebrating […]
Kwanzaa Celebration 2017 Calendar
Voza Rivers New Heritage Theatre co-presents with the American Museum of Natural History and Community Works and Community Works, the Museum’s 39th Anniversary of Kwanzaa on 12/30, with performances by the Persuasions, Vy Higginsen’s Gospel For Teens and the Brooklyn […]
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