History
Documentary and Discussion – The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
New York Society for Ethical Culture 2 W 64th St, New York, NY, United StatesIn the 1930s, a black postal carrier from Harlem named Victor Green published a book that was part travel guide and part survival guide. It was called The Negro Motorist Green Book, and it helped African-Americans navigate safe passage across America well into the 1960s. Explore some of the segregated nation’s safe havens and notorious […]
34th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) 30 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn, NY, United StatesNew York City’s largest public celebration in honor of iconic civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., returns to BAM for the 34th year. BAM welcomes all members of the community for this beloved annual tradition, which brings together world-renowned activists, public figures, and civic leaders alongside musicians and other performers. Join us in […]
Martin Luther King and Mary Shelley
Federal Hall 26 Wall St., New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a special Martin Luther King Jr. day Olio, free and open to the public. Patricia Kim will use Mary Shelley's Frankenstein as a lens to understand MLK's reflections on our society which is often TOO well adjusted. This is a free event but participants should RSVP to reserve a seat. We will […]
Evening with Artist Dread Scott, Creator of “Slave Rebellion Reenactment”
Revolution Books 437 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY, United StatesA Benefit Evening to Save Revolution Books with artist Dread Scott, in conversation with Andy Zee, spokesperson for Revolution Books About this Event On November 8 and 9, 2019, hundreds of re-enactors retraced the path of the largest rebellion of enslaved people in United States history, embodying a story of resistance, freedom and revolutionary action. […]
Final Curator Tour of Baseball History Exhibition, “HOME PLATE”
Morris-Jumel Mansion 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, NY, United StatesCalling all Sports and New York History Fans! About this Event Baseball history will come to life when you join Curator, Neil Scherer, for a spectacular, specialized tour of the exhibition, "HOME PLATE: A Celebration of the Polo Grounds.” The exhibition features an extraordinary collection of memorabilia that highlight iconic moments from the Polo Grounds, […]