This film examines the history of New York’s African-Americans, from the early 1600s through to today. Featured are segments on Civil Rights, Politics, Business, Military Heroes, the Harlem Renaissance and much more. Above all else, this film honors and pays tribute to the many great contributions African Americans have made to New York, the nation, and indeed, the world.

With African-American culture, history and pride being celebrated as never before, it is important to remember the remarkable story of struggle and triumph that led to this global victory. Examining the history of New Yorks African-American citizens and culture from the early 1600s through today and its impact on the world is the critically acclaimed film New York Noir: The History of Black New York, on DVD now.

This film honors and pays tribute to the many great contributions African-Americans have made to New York, the nation and, indeed, the world.

Joy Chatel,the modern day Harriet Tubman home was just proclaimed a historical landmark containing the underground railroad passage.