HBCU Grads Bring Manhattan’s First Black Craft Beer Bar, Harlem Hops, to Atlanta
The HBCU link up we didn’t know we needed. In 2018, three HBCU graduates, Kevin Bradford (Hampton University), Kim Harris (Clark Atlanta University), and Stacey Lee Spratt (Clark Atlanta University), teamed up to open Harlem Hops, the first 100% Black-owned craft beer bar in Harlem, New York. Seeking to provide the quality craft beer they […]
The Historic Apollo Theater Becomes First Organization to Receive Prestigious Kennedy Center Honors
It comes just in time for the theater’s 90th anniversary! The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 47th class of honorees for its annual Kennedy Center Honors, a celebration of artists and cultural icons who have contributed greatly to the nation’s entertainment landscape. Among the honorees is the iconic Apollo theater, the […]
The History of 20th Century Black Music Lies in Harlem at the Iconic Apollo Theater
It’s not just a landmark of Harlem, but a cornerstone of Black musical performance. On Harlem‘s legendary 125th Street sits a pillar of Black music history: the Apollo Theater. More than just a venue, the Apollo has been a launchpad for legends, a testing ground for rising stars, and a vibrant showcase of Black artistic […]