Malcolm X's New York & Harlem Walk - NY In-Person Event

3940 Broadway,New York NY 10032

01 May, 2022

Description

Malcolm X's New York & Harlem Walk - NY In-Person Event - Hosted by Robert Kelleman A semi-guided walk of Harlem sites connected to Malcolm X. Meeting Point: TBD Optional dinner before or after? ________________________ Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little; May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965) was an African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement. A spokesman for the Nation of Islam until 1964, he was a vocal advocate for Black empowerment and the promotion of Islam within the Black community. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_X Harlem is a neighborhood in Upper Manhattan, New York City. It is bounded roughly by the Hudson River on the west; the Harlem River and 155th Street on the north; Fifth Avenue on the east; and Central Park North on the south. The greater Harlem area encompasses several other neighborhoods and extends west to the Hudson River, north to 155th Street, east to the East River, and south to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Central Park, and East 96th Street. African-American residents began to arrive in large numbers during the Great Migration in the 20th century. In the 1920s and 1930s, and Harlem was the center of the Harlem Renaissance, a major African-American cultural movement. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem ________________________ Registration: FREE Weather: This program will take place light rain or shine. Meeting Point: TBD Additional Questions: Anything that can’t be answered by the above event description, Google, or common sense please let us know. _________________________ New York History & Culture A non-profit community organization. Experience the history and culture of New York City - and the world! New York History & Culture Link https://www.meetup.com/NYHistory-Culture/ We look forward to seeing you - thanks! Robert Kelleman [email protected] 202-821-6325 (text only)