Jul 9 2026 – Jul 22, 2026
- Affordable Lincoln Center Dance in New York City
Ballet Hispánico New York, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem are on one stage from July 28 to August 1, 2026, at the David H. Koch Theater as part of Lincoln Center's Summer for the City.
Los Angeles and a Book Explores Trailblazing Architect Paul R. Williams
He designed public housing projects and mansions for celebrities like Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball. Ball and Desi Arnaz commissioned renowned architect Paul R. Williams to design their 4,400–square-foot weekend retreat in 1954.
Activities
In Alexandria, C.R. Gibbs holds a Black History talk Sun, Jul 12. The Brookings Institution is holding an in–person and online panel discussion on U.S.–Africa relationships on Thu, Jul 23. We remember George E. Johnson, co–founder of Johnson Products, the first Black–owned business listed on the American Stock Exchange. The company sponsored Soul Train and played a visible role in shaping Black popular culture. Port of Harlem magazine is also grateful for his support of the Junior Achievement program, whose teachings we use today.
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Jun 25 2026 – Jul 08, 2026
- After 26 Years, Ivan Brown Realty Is Closing
Discover Ivan Brown's riveting insights on the transformative impact of desegregation and the groundbreaking role of technology in revolutionizing the real estate industry. Plus, uncover the surprising difference between a realtor and a realtist.
Port of Harlem Magazine Makes its Stage Debut in "The Waiting Room"
"The Waiting Room" is a play inspired by the extraordinary real–life journey of Port of Harlem magazine contributor Tyrone Colbert and Ivy Alston. Fate intervenes when Alston discovers Colbert through the pages of Port of Harlem while he is incarcerated. This heartfelt story mirrors their story, but focuses on a woman who finds unexpected love behind bars and forges connections with three remarkable women during her visits to her future husband.
Final Opportunity to Forever Link Your Name With A History–Making, Decolonization Project
Our previous exhibit broke barriers by using eight local languages. At its opening, Hassoum Ceesay, Director General, National Centre for Arts and Culture in The Gambia, boldly declared, "For the first time, the museum’s exhibit has been decolonized." Now, we’re going even further.
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Jun 11 2026 – Jun 24, 2026
- Solidarity Is Not Entitlement
An opinion on charges that South Africa is xenophobic: The belief that Africans must choose between African solidarity and African excellence is one of the most damaging ideas imposed on the continent. Because support is not ownership. Solidarity is not entitlement. Compassion is not a claim on another people's future.
- From Georgia to Gaborone: History Is Lived Before It Is Written
Born in 1939 in West Savannah, Georgia, USA, Leroy Wilson, Jr. grew up during Jim Crow and describes his parents as hardworking and sacrificial. His remarkable journey led him into leadership and legal roles on three continents–shaping lives in the United States, Japan, and Africa. Today, this proud Morehouse Man continues his adventure in Gaborone, Botswana.
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