in The Washington Post By Jonathan Capehart There is no question in my mind that there is a seamless arc connecting the civil rights fight waged by African Americans in the 1950s and 1960s and the one underway by gay men and lesbians. But not everyone agrees. Least of all other blacks and the black church [...]
(MORE)Archive for the ‘Film’ Category
DDFR Participant Shows Her Appreciation
Greetings, We are partnering with Chimpanzee Productions for the Digital Diaspora Family Reunion presentation that will culminate this Sunday, February 27th @ 3:00 pm. This week, Harlem residents have shared their family photos and stories with us and will be featured as part of this presentation which will reveal Harlem’s Hidden History. Please read the [...]
(MORE)A note from filmmaker John Sims
On Feb. 16, 2011, in collaboration with the Black Documentary Collective, we screened John Sims‘ Recoloration Proclamation project, which among other topics, discusses the confederate flag, visual terrorism and southern heritage. Please read the message below to see what John had to say after his experience at Harlem Stage. Dear All, It is with great [...]
(MORE)June: A Month of Milestones!
The BLACK DOCUMENTARY COLLECTIVE celebrates 10 year! We celebrated our partnership with The Black Documentary Collective during their 10th Anniversary with a rare screening of BDC founder St. Clair Bourne’s “The Black and the Green” on June 9th. Bourne’s timely 1983 documentary chronicled the journey of five black American activists on a fact-finding trip to [...]
(MORE)June: A Month of Milestones!
Our new partnership with NEWFEST is a smash hit! We entered a new partnership on June 7th with NEWFEST, the film festival of the LGBT community. With a screening of “Children of God” by Bahamian director Kareem Mortimer, we had to turn away over 40 people because of the demand. I think it’s safe to [...]
(MORE)Two Poets
I picked up the Times today to see that noted African American poet Lucille Clifton died. Ms. Clifton came to my attention through the work of another gifted poet and performer, Sekou Sundiata, who passed in 2007. Sekou created one of his most moving works using the title of one of Clifton’s celebrated poems blessing [...]
(MORE)The 761st – a Must See
Two weeks ago we screened a film by Pete Chatmon with our partners, the Black Documentary Collective. This extraordinary film was looked at a piece of American history we are all too deprived of. As I sat there watching, two things were swirling in my mind and heart – the pain of the legacy of [...]
(MORE)“La Onda Chicana” (“The Chicano Wave”)
Welcome back from Labor Day, everyone! I trust you had some fun in the beautiful weather. Like you, it’s back to work for us here at Harlem Stage this week, as we begin our fall programming tonight (Sept. 9) with the screening of “La Onda Chicana” (“The Chicano Wave”), part of our long-established Harlem Stage [...]
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