While We Are Still Here

Today, on Veterans Day, we honor the veterans of the United States armed forces. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.

#harlem #VeteransDay

The Reverend James H. Robinson (January 24, 1907 – November 6, 1972), clergyman, humanitarian, and political activist, was inspired by his deep humanity to found Operations Crossroads Africa (OCA) in 1958. #Harlem

When we talk about our history, we have to talk about The Crisis. Founded in November 1910, it’s the official voice of the NAACP and the oldest Black-oriented magazine in the world. Its founders, including W. E. B. Du Bois, named it after the 1845 poem "The Present Crisis. #Harlem

Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896 – September 1, 1977) was an American singer and actress. She set the stage for so many. From blues to gospel, her voice held the soul of a generation. She didn't just sing the songs; she told our story. #Harlem

“We are keepers of the dream, the prophets of the future, and the instruments of change.”

Katherine Butler Jones, author, educator, and social activist. #Harlem

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The Lenape, also known as the Lenni Lenape or Delaware people, are an Indigenous people native to the Northeastern Woodlands region of North America.

This marker is located at:
601 W. 125th St.
Harlem, NY

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Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator

Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem

harlemasanincubator.org

Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator

Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem

harlemasanincubator.org

Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator

Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem

harlemasanincubator.org

Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator

Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem

harlemasanincubator.org

Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator

Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem

harlemasanincubator.org

Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator

Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem

harlemasanincubator.org

Harlem As An Incubator Discover the cultural roots and legacy of Harlem's past.

Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator

Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm #Harlem

harlemasanincubator.org

Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator is While We Are Still Here’s celebration of the history of one of the most famous neighborhoods in the world. This series highlights the story of Harlem as an incubator of arts, culture, and activism for people of African descent.

Harlem As An Incubator Discover the cultural roots and legacy of Harlem's past.

Capturing the Black Imagination: Harlem As An Incubator

Saturday, October 18, 2025
The Forum
125th Street and Broadway, Harlem, NY
9:15 am - 5:15 pm
Register: harlemasanincubator.org

Rosamond was a child prodigy who was an accomplished pianist by age four and went on to study at the New England Conservatory and train in London.

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J. Rosamond Johnson (August 11, 1873 – November 11, 1954) was a composer, advocate, teacher, and an essential part of Harlem’s foundation.

J. Rosamond Johnson was the younger brother of poet and activist James Weldon Johnson, who wrote the lyrics for "Lift Every Voice and Sing." #Harlem

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Dorothy Maynor (September 3, 1910 – February 19, 1996) was an American soprano, concert singer, and the Harlem School of the Arts founder. She debuted at Carnegie Hall in a performance with the New York Philharmonic in January 1940. #harlem

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Founded in 1934 by Mildred Johnson Edwards, The Modern School in Harlem became a center of excellence in education for Black children, running until the late 1990s. #harlem

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Blumstein's Department Store, formerly located at 230 W 125th St., holds a significant place in Harlem's struggle for economic justice. In 1934, it became the focal point of the "Don't Buy Where You Can't Work" campaign. #Harlem

Lawrence "Larry" Neal (1937-1981) was a visionary scholar, poet, and critic. He was a key architect of the 1960s Black Arts Movement, championing art as a powerful tool for Black liberation and self-expression. #Harlem
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Marcus Garvey was born in Jamaica in 1887. In 1914, he founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) to promote Black self-sufficiency and encourage a return to Africa. It attracted a large international community with two million members across thirty branches. #Harlem

Pauli Murray was a pioneering civil rights activist, legal scholar, theorist, author, and, later in life, the first African-American woman to be ordained as an Episcopal priest. #Harlem

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#LaborDay is the day to honor the enduring spirit of working people in the U.S. From the Domestic Workers' Union striking on the streets of Harlem in 1942 for fair wages, to icons like A. Philip Randolph organizing the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters right out of #Harlem.

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