Mar 19, 2026 – Apr 01, 2026
The Last To Come, First To Stay
An excerpt from You Are Here, A Walk Through Harlem, Past & Present: "It was Jewish. And before that, German. Before that, Irish." A few heads tilted as the pattern started to form. "Each group came here for the same reasons," Linwood said. "Cheap rent. Work. A chance to get a foot in the door."
New Underground Railroad Series Debuts
Ben Vereen plays Isham Worthy in the TV series The Gray House. The historical drama follows women like Van Lew, her mother Eliza, and Mary Bowser as they run a spy network from the Gray House in Confederate Richmond.
Activities
Hey, we list unique musical experiences from A Birthday Salute to Nat King Cole (pictured, Greg Watkins as Cole) in Alexandria, VA, to the Jackie Wilson Story in Chicago. Understanding Palestine and Israel, a book signing and talk, takes place in Los Angeles and Long Beach. The unveiling of the Middle Passage Port Marker will take place in Upper Marlboro, MD, on Sat Mar 28.
Readers' Trends
Our compelling commentary on Jesse Jackson Jr.’s remarks at his father’s funeral and Jr.’s political setback quickly became our #1 post on Facebook, capturing the attention of countless readers. Don’t miss out—click to read the Readers’ Trend and discover the insights people are talking about.