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Apollo Uptown Hall: Harlem's Culture, Past, Present, Future

  • Apollo Theater 253 West 125th Street New York, NY, 10027 United States (map)
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This HARLEM WEEK edition of Apollo Uptown Hall gathers thought leaders from some of Harlem’s most influential arts organizations to celebrate milestone anniversaries in the arts community and discuss what role these cultural organizations will play in either preserving traditions or advancing change.

MODERATED BY:
Cheryl Wills, Spectrum News NY1
Imhotep Gary Byrd, WBLS
Herb BoydNew York Amsterdam News

FEATURING:
Kamilah Forbes,  Executive Producer, Apollo Theater
Yusuf Hasan, Chairman, The African-American Day Parade
Anna Glass, Executive Director, Dance Theatre of Harlem
Virginia Johnson, Artistic Director, Dance Theatre of Harlem
Lloyd Williams, Chairman, HARLEM WEEK Inc.
Donna Walker-Kuhne, Board Member, HARLEM WEEK Inc.
Sade Lythcott, CEO, National Black Theatre
Jonathan McCrory, Director of Theatre Arts, National Black Theatre

PRESENTATIONS & PERFORMANCES BY:
Keisha Sutton-James, Granddaughter of Harlem politician and businessman Percy E. Sutton
Keia Johnson, Memphis R&B Singer
Marching Cobras Drumline and Danceline

MUSIC BY:
Kool DJ Red Alert, WBLS

Earlier Event: August 15
Summerstage In Harlem