Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture - New York Public Library — Attraction in New York

At this time, I would like to say, I am truly disgusted with what I witnessed tonight at this landmarked culture monument... The event tonight held a private reception for VIP's prior to the event, right outside of the auditorium. Everyone else patiently waited in the lobby. The reception was supposed to be over at 6:30, around 6, people from the lobby trickled into the open space. During this time, there was a full buffet leftover with more than plenty to go around and as people are coming into the program, you are snatching food out of people's hands. How in the world could you be a community cultural establishment in a at-risk neighborhood and host free "open to the public" affairs, yet you have plenty of food to share and decide to take food out of people's mouths, including my child. I am just in such disgust. Tacky has a new home and it's at the Schomburg. I am very ashamed to even be from this neighborhood right now, seeing what I just saw. So you're okay with taking away a human necessity, especially after everything we've been through these last few years??! WE HAVE LEARNED NOTHING. Was it really that imperative for you to aggressively seize food out of "your community's/neighbor's" mouth??? Appalled, baffled, disheartened as well as in such disbelief... Yet this is the same institution that depends on grants and donations to continue running programs within the non-profit organization. I just donated money the other day towards continuing to build a legacy RIGHT HERE in Harlem. NEVER AGAIN. And have the nerve to share this sentiment on your webpage, “Between family responsibilities and his dedicated commitments to giving back to his people, to The Race, there were a great many pulls on his time and he was trying his best to respond to each of them,” Valdés said. Great job New York PUBLIC Library, thanks for looking out for YOUR community!! STANDING...

FANTASTIC!!!! A MONUMENT TO SCHOLARS & SCHOLARSHIP. A HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL OASIS [praise Ausar&Auset&Heru] is NEVER ENOUGH WORDS. ONE OF SEVERAL GREAT RESTORATIVE SANCTUARIES ON THE EAST COAST OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE. A GREAT RESOURCE FOR HIGHSCHOOL & HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS PREPARING TO GO TO A (4) YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. A GREAT RESOURCE FOR HIGHSCHOOL TEACHERS & INSTRUCTORS WHO SEEK TO STRENGTHEN & AUGMENT EXISTING PEDAGOGY. THE SCHOMBURG HOSTS YEARLYMUST-SEE & MUST ATTEND EVENTS COVERING THE BROAD SPECTRUM MUSIC[including JAZZ,R&B,GOSPEL,etc,etc.] ESTEEMED AUTHORS & WORKS//LEGACY OF SCHOLARS AND FOUNDATIONAL ACTIVISTS AND ARTISTS. CAN NEVER FORGET MEETING THE ILLENANA SANTAMARIA ~ ONE AMAZING DAUGHTER OF THE GREAT AFRO-LATIN PERCUSSIONIST AND CULTURAL HERO MONGO SANTAMARIA. (AND) PRE-COVID (19) WITH INFO SOURCED FROM 'EVENTBRITE' WE INTRODUCED OURSELVES TO ONE OF THE "BANGINGIST" FRIDAY NIGHT PARTIES HOSTED BY SOME OF THE BEST AND WORLD REKNOWNED DJ'S YOU WILL EVER EXPERIENCE. THANKYOU NETERU KA-MA'AT (EDDIE...

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is a remarkable institution that offers an enriching and enlightening experience. During my visit, I was profoundly impacted by the depth and breadth of knowledge available. The center's exhibits are not only visually stunning but are also rich in content, providing a comprehensive overview of Black history and culture. The wealth of information presented is vast and varied, covering a wide range of topics that are both educational and engaging. The beautifully curated exhibits allowed me to immerse myself in the stories and achievements of Black individuals throughout history, contributing significantly to my understanding and appreciation of their immense impact on our world. The Schomburg Center is undoubtedly a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of Black history...