Gracie Mansion – Mayor Adams Hosts Awards Reception Celebrating Black History Month February 29, 2024 Ingrid Lewis Martin, Chief Advisor to the Mayor, delivered a heartfelt address during the recent Awards Reception hosted by...
Honoring Black Women Entrepreneurs. Hey there, history enthusiasts and culture connoisseurs! March isn’t just about the thawing of winter or the promise of spring flowers. It’s also a time to celebrate and honor the...
On the vibrant Saturday of November 18th, 2023, a momentous occasion unfolded at Bed Stuy Restoration Plaza (BSRP) in Bed Stuy, drawing together around 100 individuals to partake in a celebration marking a pivotal...
Each February, the United States celebrates Black History Month, (Open external link) a national commemoration of the contributions and achievements that Black people have made throughout the history of the United States. Every president...
Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr’s famous, “I Have a Dream” speech was partially improvised and that the iconic phrase was left out of the original draft? While King had used the...
African Artifacts that date back centuries will soon be on display at a new Brooklyn museum. For over 50 years, Eric Edwards has collected more than 3,000 unique African artifacts that date back more...
uly 3, 2018–Weeksville Heritage Center, the arts and cultural institution that sits on the site of the remaining vestiges of the second largest free African-American community of pre-Civil War America, is pleased to present “From...
In commemoration of the 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, a pivotal document in American history, the Cultural Museum of African Art (CMAA) reflects on its significance. This executive order, issued by President Abraham...
CMAAEEC Grand Opening Ceremony Unveils a Museum of Art and Education Brooklyn, NY – November 18, 2023 A momentous occasion is on the horizon for art lovers and education enthusiasts in Brooklyn. The CMAAEEC...