Began in 1974 by Percy Sutton and Ossie Davis, Harlem Week has expanded to greater than two weeks.
The yr’s “week” options celebrations for some legendary people, together with Harry Belafonte, Hazel Dukes, Roberta Flack, Quincy Jones, and Malcolm X. There will even be a renaming of a avenue for Belafonte.
Dwell performances will happen Friday, August 15, to Sunday, August 17, that includes previews of the Harlem Music Pageant. Individuals will be capable of see native musicians celebrating the themes “Joints Are Jumpin’,” “Uptown Saturday Nite,” and “Groovin’ on a Sunday Afternoon.”
The NYC Jobs & Careers Truthful will even return on Wednesday, August 13, at The Metropolis School of New York, that includes workshops and greater than 40 employers all through varied industries.
“CCNY is proud to assist and take part in Harlem Week,” mentioned Vincent Boudreau, president of Metropolis School of New York. “The job truthful that we host represents a key alternative for Harlem residents and guests to make skilled connections and for employers who come to the truthful to understand the great expertise residing in our neighborhood. Harlem Week celebrates that expertise in all its varied points, and it’s a pleasure for us to be a part of the celebration.”
Individuals visiting in the course of the festivities can anticipate to see actions for kids, a senior residents’ day (August 1), a well being truthful, a summit, and a movie competition.
For an entire record of occasions and knowledge, go to the Harlem Week web site.
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