I've been here a few years ago for #BWB and recently attended the WEEN awards. I loved the way they transformed this historic venue. Landmark location.
Don't miss the gallery tribute to the African Burial Ground, a site rediscovered in 1991, home to nearly 20,000 African men, women, and children who lived during the 17th & 18th centuries.
Still get just as excited as I did entering the Schomburg as a young child. So much history and culture here. Come see a talk, Dance, Explore an exhibit, visit the gift shop!
Great educational place to meet degree in Central Harlem. Consider a gathering at the meeting room before your next Harlem excursion with friends coming from different places.
The depth of history here and access to less publicized black history knowledge is amazing. There is often access to great events with well-respected thinkers and trendsetters.
This museum has curated thousands of volumes of African-American literature! In honor of Black History, see some noteworthy examples of African-Americans' accomplishments: http://bet.us/BHM
The museum, galleries, theaters and gift store make this a cultural "must" when in Harlem. The lower level features research materials that are rare and worthy. Have pen & paper handy to take notes.
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On the floor is a homage to Langston Hughes, "Rivers," by Houston Conwill, Estella Conwill Majozo, & Joseph DePace. There are lines from "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," and his ashes are buried here. Read more
The center was named after Arthur Alfonso Schomburg. Born in Puerto Rico in 1874, he spent much of his life collecting and documenting the history of people of African descent.
See the extraordinary work of 25 New Harlem Renaissance Photographers, now on view at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture: http://ow.ly/4bIrd
Nice center with interesting events to attend for free. Say the Boy Scouts of Harlem documentary at Schomburg. Perfect venue for a sweet film. Read more
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NYPL Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X Blvd (at W 135th St) New York, NY10037 United States
The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is a research library of the New York Public Library and an archive repository for information on people of African descent worldwide.