Happening in Harlem: The Young Lords, New York @50 Activism: Past & Present

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The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture invites you to join them as they commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Young Lords in New York—with this public kick-off event. 

The Young Lords, New York @50 - Activism: Past and Present, features New York Young Lords veterans in conversation, performance, poetry, iconic images, book signings and community fellowship.

Learn about the history of the young people who, inspired by the Black Panther Party and the Young Lords of Chicago, sparked revolutionary change in El Barrio, the lower Eastside, the South Bronx, and throughout oppressed urban communities across the country. Scheduled presenters include Juan Gonzalez, Jamal Joseph, Felipe Luciano, Mickey Melendez, Denise Oliver-Velez, Carlito Rovira, Moderator Dr. Johanna Fernandez, with performance by mahina movement, Nuyorican Poet Jani Rose and percussionist Xen Medina.

The event is free and open to the public.

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Source: The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture