Crash Course
The Harlem Renaissance: Crash Course Theater #41
In the 1920s, there was a blossoming of all kinds of art made by African Americans in the New York neighborhood Harlem. Let's call it a renaissance. While all the arts were having a great run, some extremely interesting things were...
PBS
Kevin Young intertwines personal and public history
As a writer, editor and archivist, Kevin Young is a poet actively engaged with the world. In his new collection, Brown, Young draws heavily on his boyhood in Topeka, Kansas, tying it in large and small ways to the wider world. Jeffrey...
PBS
Tayari Jones Answers Your Questions About ‘The Street’
Author Tayari Jones wrote the introduction to a new edition of Ann Petry's 1946 novel "The Street," our May pick for the NewsHour-New York Times book club, Now Read This. Jones joins Jeffrey Brown to answer reader questions about the...
PBS
Art and medicine intersect in New York City hospitals
It’s one of the largest public art collections in the country and it’s not where you might expect to see it. Artwork in New York hospitals aims to heal patients and healers. Jeffrey Brown continues his occasional look at the intersection...
Crash Course
Political Thought in the Harlem Renaissance: Crash Course Black American History
When we think about the Harlem Renaissance, the arts come immediately to mind. But new political theories were also blossoming during this time. We'v talked about Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois, but today we'll get into some...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Notes of a native son: the world according to James Baldwin - Christina Greer
James Baldwin was an American novelist and social critic whose essays in “Notes of a Native Son” explored race, sex and class distinctions. -- In the 1960s, the FBI amassed almost 2,000 documents in an investigation into one of America’s...
Crash Course
Arts and Letters of the Harlem Renaissance: Crash Course Black American History
The Harlem Renaissance was one of the richest, most vibrant, and most culturally generative artistic periods in American history and the work that emerged from that period continues to shape the landscape of American arts and letters...
Curated Video
Culinary Kids, Aspiring Actors, and Healing Hugs - The Hero In You (S1:E5)
Sometimes, it takes a village. These 4 new stories in Episode 5 of The Hero In You – the all-new series from OnlyGood.tv, show the power of groups; inspirational, heartwarming groups that prove anyone can be a Hero! Hosted by Marysol...
Curated Video
Harlem Theatre Gives Actors The Chance To Perform Classics For Their Community
“We know what we are, but know not what we may be.” This poignant line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet perfectly captures the inner desires of a group of actors, directors, designers, playwrights, and technicians, mostly from Harlem, who are...
Curated Video
Classical Theater Of Harlem Trailer
New from OnlyGood.tv! "The Classical Theatre of Harlem combines non-traditional casting, original adaptations, music and dance in ways that render works from the classical canon as fresh, innovative, and essentially a new experience of...
Curated Video
Soaring Above Harlem: A Drone's Eye View of NYC History
Take a flight of discovery high above the vibrant streets of Harlem, NYC, with this stunning drone footage. Experience the energy of historic brownstones, bustling avenues, and iconic landmarks that celebrate Harlem's rich cultural...
Curated Video
The Ferg & Jaylen Brown Origin Story
Ferg tells the story of the time Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics NBA finals MVP, came over to his house & eventually made a song together. The song is called Just Do It. The A$AP Mob rapper, who formerly went by A$AP Ferg fondly...
Curated Video
Ferg Reintroduces Himself as ‘DAROLD’ on New Album
A$AP Mob legend Ferg is paving his own path as an artist. From Darold to A$AP Ferg to Ferg, his artistic & musical journey is defined by the ability to grow & adapt. In the latest episode of Boardroom Talks, Harlem rapper Ferg sits down...
Curated Video
Harlem Renaissance Made Easy
Discover the exciting story of the Harlem Renaissance, a vibrant cultural movement during the 1920s and 1930s. This video explores how African American artists, writers, musicians, and thinkers changed American culture forever. Learn...
Wonderscape
The Power of Imagery in Poetry
Imagery is a fundamental element of poetry that engages the five senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—to create vivid mental pictures. Langston Hughes' Harlem and Robert Hayden’s Those Winter Sundays exemplify the power of...
Makematic
The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was an unprecedented flourishing of African-American culture and creativity in 1920s New York. It fostered a newfound sense of Black pride and identity, which extended far beyond the confines of Harlem.
Great Big Story
Chicken and waffles, a culinary legacy of the Harlem Renaissance
Dive into the history of chicken and waffles, a dish born in 1930s Harlem that reflects the cultural fusion of the Renaissance era.
Great Big Story
At this Harlem Apartment live jazz every sunday
Step into the vibrant world of Harlem's jazz scene through Marjorie Eliot's legendary Sunday jazz concerts. Nestled in her apartment, Marjorie and her son Rudel open their doors to music enthusiasts from around the globe, offering an...
Curated Video
The African-American Culture in America
Dr. Forrester talks about the African-American culture and how it has influenced our culture in the United States.
Curated Video
Audre Lorde
Audre Lorde, a trailblazing Black feminist, poet, and essayist, passionately explored intersectionality, identity, and activism, leaving an enduring impact on literature and social justice.
Great Big Story
The Soul Food Born of the Harlem Renaissance
Delve into the heart of Harlem during the 1930s, a pivotal era in Black America's cultural history—the Harlem Renaissance. As jazz echoed through the streets and literary giants gathered, Joseph T. Wells, founder of Wells Supper Club,...
Great Big Story
At This Harlem Apartment Live Jazz Every Sunday
Step into the vibrant world of Harlem's jazz scene through Marjorie Eliot's legendary Sunday jazz concerts. Nestled in her apartment, Marjorie and her son Rudel open their doors to music enthusiasts from around the globe, offering an...
Great Big Story
At This Harlem Apartment Live Jazz Every Sunday
Step into the vibrant world of Harlem's jazz scene through Marjorie Eliot's legendary Sunday jazz concerts. Nestled in her apartment, Marjorie and her son Rudel open their doors to music enthusiasts from around the globe, offering an...
Curated Video
How To Spin A Basketball On Your Finger: Tips From The Harlem Globetrotters
Want to learn how to do one of the most iconic basketball tricks from the Harlem Globetrotters? Check out this fun video tutorial! In this video, Speedy Artis from the Globetrotters breaks down How To Spin A Basketball On Your Finger....