August 27, 1939-August 15, 2023 Armel Eugene Lashley affectionately known as “ Gene” or “ Geno“ was born in Harlem New York to Lorraine Thomas (deceased)...
Gene Lashley and I grew up in the same house and he was more an older brother than a cousin. Someone I looked up to and...
The 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s 1963 March on Washington and the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop met last weekend in Brooklyn, through a...
As the City’s wave of summer block parties begins to wane making room for fall’s share of outdoor events coming a few weeks away, Brooklyn’s Clinton...
Historical moments of the 1960s revolved around the Civil Rights efforts for social justice, jobs, and freedom from oppression. The soundtrack of those years was mixed...
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered as the architect of the historic August 28,1963 March on Washington for Jobs...
Each year, the nation and the world pause to remember the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and...
Tracing Black Families Back to Slavery in Brooklyn Fern GillespieSlavery in New York City began 400 years ago in 1626...
Remembering Helene Nomsa Brath By Cinque BrathIn our community, we often celebrate the louder voices—the ones who grab the microphone,...
New York, NY, June 27, 2025 – The Abolition Commemoration Day Committee is presenting its fourth Abolition Commemoration Day in...
NEW ORLEANS – Earlier this month, Dillard University, in partnership with the City of New Orleans and University Medical Center...
by NZINGHAJune is the month where we celebrate Father’s Day. It’s the day we honor men who embody the task...
The “Batman and Robin” of The Black Arts Movement by Cinque BrathMy father was not recognized for his unique parenting...