Mayor Adams Celebrates 50 Years Of Hip Hop With Borough Events New York City Mayor Eric Adams and ‘ITSALLBLACKMUSIC PRESENTS’ held live conversations between leaders in hip hop and a series of memorable events that had an indelible impact throughout the boroughs. On Sunday, August 13, 2023, various block parties and events on West 125th.
Clarence Avant, ‘The Black Godfather,’ dies at 92 By AFRO Staff Music mogul Clarence Avant, also known as “The Black Godfather,” passed at 92 years old. The star maker who worked with the likes of Bill Withers, Michael Jackson, and Muhammad Ali inspired thousands across the span of his lifetime. “Clarence leaves behind a loving
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HARLEM WEEK 2023 Celebrations Thousands attended the HARLEM WEEK wrap-up weekend celebrations on 135th Street in Harlem, between Lenox and Morningside. The weather offered up a great weekend of sunshine and clear skies. It was a family affair with lots of activities for children at the annual Children’s Festival. The children were able to play,
The North New Jersey Black Caucus for Social Justice will hold its first annual memorial service for Bernard Placide Jr.
Placide Jr. is the 22-year-old who was killed on Sept. 3, 2022, by members of the Englewood, New Jersey police department. The event will feature Rev. Al Sharpton as its keynote speaker and will honor three civil rights leaders: Rev. Herbert Daughtry, Global Ministries; Larry Hamm, People’s Organization for Progress; and Min. Baba Zayid, Newark Communities for Accountable Policing.The event, which also features food and vendors, takes place Saturday, Sept. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Milton Votee Park Bandshell, Palisades Ave., Teaneck, N.J.
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