Highlights from the 6th Annual African American Pavilion at Book Expo America. Filmed by AALBC.com on May 30th at the Jacob Javits Converntion Center in New York City
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6th Annual African American Pavilion at BEA
Posted in Events, Literary on June 8, 2009 by blackownednyDance Theatre of Harlem: 40 Years of Firsts
Posted in Arts / Culture / Theater, Events on May 4, 2009 by blackownednyThe New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and Dance Theatre of Harlem are proud to collaborate on a multi-media exhibition that brings these 40 years of art and accomplishment to Lincoln Center and then to museums and performance centers across the country.
Asha Bandele – Westchester Library System’s Literary Tea
Posted in Events, Literary on April 5, 2009 by blackownednyThe Westchester Library System (WLS) recently held its 11th annual African American Writers & Readers Literary Tea on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The event kicks off a month-long celebration of African American history, literature, and culture throughout the Countys 38 public libraries. The Tea was hosted by Melvin Burruss, Esq., President of the African American Men of Westchester, Inc., with Honorary Chair Cheryl Brannan, President/CEO of Sister to Sister International, Inc.
Kimberla Lawson Roby – Westchester Library System’s Literary Tea
Posted in Events, Literary on April 5, 2009 by blackownednyThe Westchester Library System (WLS) recently held its 11th annual African American Writers & Readers Literary Tea on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The event kicks off a month-long celebration of African American history, literature, and culture throughout the Countys 38 public libraries. The Tea was hosted by Melvin Burruss, Esq., President of the African American Men of Westchester, Inc., with Honorary Chair Cheryl Brannan, President/CEO of Sister to Sister International, Inc.
Mary J. Blige & Steve Stoute Officially Launch FFAWN by Newexpansion Media
Posted in Events, Organization with tags Event, launch, Mary J. Blige, Organization on January 1, 2009 by blackownednyAmerican Grammy Award Winner Mary J. Blige and Music Executive and Marketing Pioneer Steve Stoute Officially Launched FFAWN In Yonkers NY at Roosevelt High School FFAWN stands for Foundation For Advancement of Women Now
Q-TIP & AMANDA DIVA LIVE AT SOB’S
Posted in Events with tags Event, Hip Hop on April 3, 2008 by blackownednyCOME PARTY AT SOB’S WITH OUR LIVE CONCERTS GREAT FOOD AND PARTY ATMOSPHERE!
Kimora Lee Simmons’ KLS Fashion Show 2008
Posted in Events with tags fashion on February 21, 2008 by blackownednyKimora Lee Simmons showcased her KLS Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week in 2008 in Manhattan.
Black Star News Awards Dinner 2007
Posted in Events with tags awards, Events on February 19, 2008 by blackownednyThe Black Star News Awards Dinner 2007 at Nubian Heritage, on November 30, 2007 in The Village of Harlem, New York.
Honorees include legendary Journalist Gil Noble, Errol Lewis Columnist of the New York Daily News, NY1 Anchor and author Dominic Carter, Author Renee Daniel Flagler, and more.
African-American Women in Cinema – Opening Night 2007
Posted in Events with tags African-American, Cinema, Event, Women on February 19, 2008 by blackownednyAfrican American Women in Cinema was proud to announce its 10th Annual African American Women in Cinema Film Festival (AAWICFF) entitled A Moment In Cinematic History, November 9-11, 2007.
Terra Renee, the President of AAWIC and the Executive Producer of the annual film festival says, “We are honored to enlighten, empower, educate and expand the minds of women all over the world.” Friday, November 9, 2007 kickoff the festival with a Special Presentation & Screening of TALK TO ME. AAWIC saluted Kasi Lemmons as the director starring Don Cheadle at the HBO Screening Room sponsored by Mosaic (HBO’s Asian Employee Network) .
During the 3-day event in New York City, AAWICFF showcased the work of aspiring and prominent women filmmakers of African, Latin and/or Asian descent throughout the Diaspora.
