New York City has the largest public school system in the nation, and we are proud of our dedicated teachers and administrators who do so much to educate our talented students from so many different backgrounds and countries. We want to set up our students for success, and teaching them to read confidently is crucial…
Harlem Bespoke: The renowned Amateur Night at the Apollo returns in 2023 after almost almost a two years absence and tickets are now on sale for November.
Wednesday, May 17th 7:30PM, Amateur Night live at the Apollo Theater, 253 West 125th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. Local events have been selling out way in advance recently so those who want to get a head start on good seats should do so sooner than later. More details and advance online tickets at the official Apollo site: LINK
Harlem Bespoke: Calling emerging artists of African and Latin American descent! Did you know that artist Kehinde Wiley started out in Harlem with a Studio Museum residency before taking the art world by storm? The Studio Museum continues this legacy and is currently receiving applications for the 2023-24 Artist-in-Residence program. This eleven-month studio residency will be offered to three emerging artists working in any media and the application deadline is by May 22nd, 2023. More details and online application can be found on the Studio Museum site: LINK
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Harlem’s Lenox Avenue Breakdown, a jazz album by the legendary saxophonist Archie Shepp, is an essential piece of music history that continues to inspire generations. This masterpiece, recorded in 1959, showcases Shepp’s remarkable talent, pushing the boundaries of the genre and paving the way for the avant-garde jazz movement. With its raw energy and improvisational…
Dear mothers everywhere, As we celebrate this special day, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude and admiration for all that you do. From raising us with love and care to provide guidance and support through life’s ups and downs, you have been our pillars of strength. We recognize the sacrifices…
Twelve 2nd-grade students from Harlem Link Charter School have been admitted to competitive enrichment programs. Ten students auditioned and were admitted to Ballet Tech, a school that combines a rigorous dance education with high academic standards. Annually, over 30,000 elementary students audition for 500 spots at Ballet Tech. Two more students received scholarships to Summer on…
The Harlem‘s Kelis and Diddy Uber commercial is a great example of how a brand can create an effective and memorable ad campaign. The commercial features Kelis and Diddy in an Uber car, where they discuss their love of food and how Uber makes it easier to get around the city to try new restaurants.…
Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick has confirmed that President Joe Biden will deliver the commencement address at the historically Black university’s 155th ceremony.
Officials have scheduled commencement activities for 10 a.m. on May 13 on the Upper Quadrangle of the main campus.
Erica Loewe, the White House’s Director of African American Media, stated that in addition to Biden’s address at Howard University, administration officials plan to attend commencements at HBCUs nationwide.
According to the White House, President Biden’s impending visit to Howard, the alma mater of Vice President Kamala Harris, follows the administration’s record-breaking investment of nearly $6 billion through the U.S. Department of Education to support HBCUs since 2021.
“Securing funding for the more than 100 HBCUs in the United States has been a prominent feature of Biden’s domestic agenda,” Loewe wrote on Twitter. In addition, the visit coincides with the publication of new data showing the lowest Black unemployment rate in U.S. history.
“It is an honor and privilege to welcome President Biden to deliver the 2023 commencement address and celebrate the 2023 graduating class,” Dr. Frederick said.
Biden will also receive an honorary Doctor of Letters degree during the commencement.
“This honorary Doctor of Letters is much deserved for his years of transformational service as U.S. Senator, Vice President, and now as President of the United States,” Dr. Frederick stated.
“We are excited to receive the president as this year’s distinguished guest and recognize him for his relentless work uplifting our communities that have been historically left behind.
“I look forward to honoring President Biden, our honorary degree recipients, and graduating seniors at the Commencement Convocation.”
Biden was the first of four children born to Catherine Eugenia Finnegan Biden and Joseph Robinette Biden, Sr., in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
The Biden family relocated to Claymont, Delaware, in 1953.
Biden attended the University of Delaware and Syracuse University School of Law and served on the New Castle County Council.
The Wilmington, Delaware, Amtrak station bears Biden’s name.
The president was among the youngest individuals ever elected to the United States Senate at age 29.
At 80, Biden has confirmed his candidacy for re-election, and a victory would make him the oldest elected president in American history.
Harris became the first African American and female vice president.
Biden would be the seventh incumbent U.S. president to deliver Howard’s commencement speech.
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