The Harlem Connection

Fri, Jan 15, 2021 22:00 PM

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Hosts: Hosted by: DJ Black Icon 1, MamaSoul, and The L.A.W.

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We examined “The Harlem Connection” to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., interviewed community members he inspired, & played fitting music. -

Synopsis:

We examined “The Harlem Connection” to Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., interviewed community members he inspired, & played fitting music from an eclectic array of artists from different eras and areas all with Harlem connections, + Dr. King himself.

Guests:

Rev. Jacques Andre DeGraff of Canaan Baptist Church in Harlem -
March on Washington Film Festival Artistic Director, Isisara Bey -
MLK actor, + producer & director at Shades of Truth Theatre, Michael Green -
Anne Oredeko, Supervising Attorney of the Racial Justice Unit at Legal Aid Society NYC -

Playlist:

MLK’s messages by the Rev. himself & by artists with Harlem connections. -

Info / Links:

The Harlem Connection:
https://www.wbai.org/program.php?program=397
Anne Oredeko:
https://www.legalaidnyc.org/programs-projects-units/racial-justice-unit/
Apollo Uptown Hall: MLK and the Fierce Urgency of Now!
https://www.apollotheater.org/event/apollo-uptown-hall-mlk-and-the-fierce-urgency-of-now/
https://www.marchonwashingtonfilmfestival.org/
Isisara Bey:
https://isisarabey.com/
Rev. Jacques DeGraff
https://eaglerev.com/
Michael Green:
http://www.shadesoftruththeatre.com/ AND https://www.facebook.com/truthshades25jade
The Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce:
https://www.greaterharlemchamber.com

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