HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS | November 3, 2016

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HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

HARLEM CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Harlem Community Newspapers | November 3, 2016

Nov 4 6pm First Friday “Music Makers” Edition. Join us for our popular monthly social gathering, where there’ll be great music, signature drinks, and opportunity to network with others in the community. Music is a major part of our First Fridays events, and we realize that behind the artists are amazing track mixers and beat masters. This month we’re celebrating the producers of color behind some of the hottest tracks on the radio! The event will be hosted by Harlem’s own Dhalimu from Dhali’s Closet .With our extended hours, explore our pop-up exhibition, Black Power 50, as DJ Sylk spins unforgettable tunes created by the top producers of all time in our Langston Hughes Lobby and American Negro Theatre. See you there!

18+ to party 21+ to drink.

Suggested donations are welcome. Free admission.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Avenue.)

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Nov 9 6:30pm Lapidus Center Presents: The African Burial Ground and Beyond. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the discovery of the African Burial Ground (ABG), Columbia sociologist Alondra Nelson, Howard University biologist Fatimah Jackson, City University of New York anthropologist Leith Mullings, Connecticut State University anthropologist Warren Perry, and Michael

Blakey, anthropologist and a National Endowment for the Humanities professor at the College of William & Mary, where he directs the Institute for Historical Biology, will discuss the significance of the ABG, and the new research in ethnohistory, anthropology, genetic ancestry testing, and archeology that help provide a better understanding of the lives of enslaved men, women, and children. Free admission. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Avenue.)

Nov 10 6:30pm Black Power 50 Films: “¡Palante, Siempre Palante!” In the midst of the Black Power Movement, liberation was sought by communities across the globe. In the U.S., Puerto Rican and Latino/a communities fought for economic, racial and social justice.

The Young Lords emerged as a powerful voice for the independence of Puerto Rico, empowerment and improved living conditions in America. ¡Palante, Siempre Palante!, directed by Iris Morales, a grassroots activist who was the first woman to join the East Harlem branch of the Young Lords, features interviews with activists. After the screening, Morales will join three former Young Lords-Martha Arguello, Carlos Aponte, and Carlos Rovira --for a talkback with Johanna Fernandez, PhD, professor of History, Department

of Black and Latino Studies at Baruch College (CUNY). . Free admission. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Avenue.)

Nov 12 11am New York Urban League presents 30th Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities Fair at Riverbank State Park. 11:15am A Parent’s Guide to College: Preparation Checklist College Admissions Test: A Preview of the New SAT. 12:30pm Paying for College: Scholarships, Grants, Loans & FAFSA prep Local Options: CUNY & SUNY. 1:45pm The HBCU Experience PANEL DISCUSSION. 2:45pm On The Yard Presentation. http://www.nyul. org/what-we-do/nyul-education-programs/hbcu/ Nov 12 11am-4pm Free Legal Consultation in the Bronx. On November 12, 2016 the Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA) will host, Bronx Community Law Day, an event where lawyers will share free legal counselling.

One of the largest organizations of black attorneys in the state of New York, the MBBA Bronx will offer free legal counsel on life-planning documents, health care proxies, living wills, power of attorney, and more. Individuals seeking services must provide government ID and a full legal name, address and phone number. At Bronx Library Center 310 E Kingsbridge Rd.

Nov 13 9am Generosity NYC 5K Run/ Walk at Riverside Park. A multi-charity 5K Run/Walk.

Whether you are a Charity or someone looking to participate on behalf of one of our Charity Partners, you will not want to miss Generosity NYC. Features a professional prerace warm-up and stretch, professional announcer, one of a kind race gear and just an amazing time with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and other charitable individuals like yourself. Riverside Park is a coveted locale for walkers and runners alike. For more information or to register, visit https://www.generosityseries.com/events/generosity-nyc-5k-run-walk-riverside-park-new-york/ Dec 2 - Jan 1, 2017 Mother Africa: My Home.

From Circus der Sinne. This holiday season, experience the joyous spirit abundant in Mother Africa: My Home, a circus spectacular set in Cape Town’s largest township, Khayelitsha.

Daring acrobats, jubilant dancers and mind-bending contortionists fill the New Victory stage when the sensational Drama Desk-nominated Circus der Sinne (Mother Africa, New Vic 2013) returns to NYC with electrifying live music and feats of extraordinary strength and dazzling skill.

With performers representing African nations from Tanzania, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe, to South Africa

and Ivory Coast, this radiantly rhythmic production exudes a palpable zest for life that will have the whole family on the edge of their seats—or, better yet, dancing in the aisles! At The New Victory Theater (209 West 42nd Street). Tickets are available online (NewVictory.org) and by telephone (646.223.3010). The New Victory Theater box office is open Sunday & Monday from 11am-5pm and Tuesday through Saturday from 12pm-7pm.

Dec 2 6pm First Fridays:Black Tie “Holiday” Edition. The Schomburg Center is proud to present our Holiday “Black Tie Edition” of First Fridays, our popular monthly social gathering.

This event will pay tribute to our rich history and vast collection that is accessed across the world.

Celebrate the holidays at this lavish cocktail affair with light hors d’oeurves catered by The Seasoned Pot, and a complimentary glass of wine from 6pm to 7pm.

Groove the night away with beats by DJ Sylk, and don’t miss the evening’s host, Dhalimu from Dhali’s Closet. We’ll also have a special musical performance from Dewon, signature drinks, and invite you to explore our pop-up exhibition, Black Power 50.

Suggested dress code is cocktail chic! Suggested donations are welcome.

Free admission. Schom-

burg Center for Research in Black Culture (515 Lenox Avenue.)

Dec 15 6:30pm Between the Lines:Nichelle Gainer and Emil Wilbekin.

Vintage Black Glamour: Gentlemen’s Quarters is the anticipated follow-up to Nichelle Gainer’s Vintage Black Glamour, a popular collection of photographs and profiles of world-renowned black stars. Gentlemen’s Quarters contains biographies and images of lesser-known but hugely influential artists, alongside stars such as Duke Ellington and Muhammed Ali. Men like pioneering photographer Charles ‘Teenie’ Harris and fashion designer Willi Smith are among those profiled. Gainer will be in conversation with Emil Wilbekin when she hosts this New York book launch conversation and signing at the Schomburg.

Wilbekin is a Creative and Strategic Media, Marketing and Branding Professional and On-Air TV personality living in New York City. He is the former Editor-at-Large at ESSENCE Magazine and one of the founding editors of Vibe magazine. Free admission. Schomburg Center for Research in B l a c k Culture (515 Lenox Avenue.)

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