Schomburg Center Volunteer Is One of the Last Surviving ‘Black Angels’
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
March 1, 2022
Learn more about Schomburg Center volunteer Virginia Allen who is one of the last surviving member of a group of nurses known as the “Black Angels.” They cared for patients at Staten Island’s Seaview Hospital, Rehabilitation Center, and Home during the tuberculosis outbreak in the early and mid-20th century after the white nurses walked off the job.
Director Neema Barnette Talks Filming at the Schomburg Center and Her Trailblazing Career
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
February 28, 2022
If you are watching the program 'Harlem' on Amazon Prime Video, you might have seen the Schomburg Center in episode nine, titled "Secrets." Emmy and Peabody Award–winner Neema Barnette directed the episode. Learn more about this trailblazing director and find out which one of our exhibitions inspired the set created for the program.
Bookplates Created by Arturo Schomburg Reveal His History as Bibliophile and Curator
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
January 20, 2022
Learn about Arturo Schomburg's first bookplate.
Collections and Materials to Explore After #SchomCom2022
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
January 15, 2022
Learn about comic book materials to explore in person and online at the Schomburg Center.
Activist and Black Comic Book Festival Cosplayer Isake Smith Talks LGBTQ+ Representation in Comic Books
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
January 10, 2022
Activist and Black Comic Book Festival cosplayer Isake Smith looks back at her time at the festival and discusses the portrayal of the LGBTQ+ community in graphic novels and comic books over the past decade.
David Crownson Wowed Black Comic Book Festival Attendees With Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer. Now, Hollywood Has Taken Notice.
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
January 3, 2022
Writer and independent comic book publisher David Crownson discusses his initial struggles with getting 'Harriet Tubman: Demon Slayer' to readers. He also looks back at how the Black Comic Book Festival supported his work as the festival celebrates its 10th anniversary.
A Conversation with Micheline Hess: Designer of Black Comic Book Festival Artwork Shares Her Inspiration
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
December 27, 2021
Hess, the creator of children's comic books and graphic novels for adults, uses her art and storytelling to encourage conversations about caring for the environment and spark the imagination, weaving tales of fantasy and adventure.
Confessions of a Black Comic Book Festival Cosplayer: Michael Flood’s Impromptu Idea With a Fellow Cosplayer Helped Start a Festival Tradition
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
December 21, 2021
Actor Michael Flood shares his experiences as a Black Comic Book Festival cosplayer at the festival celebrates its 10th anniversary.
2022 Preview: Upcoming Events at the Schomburg Center
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
December 20, 2021
Find out what’s happening in-person and virtually now through April 2022 at the Schomburg Center.
Back to the Beginning: How Tim Fielder Got His Start with the Black Comic Book Festival
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
December 13, 2021
As the Schomburg Center celebrates the 10th anniversary of the BCBF in January 2022, Fielder shares what inspired him to first attend, what the festivals mean to him, and how they changed the trajectory of his career.
The Black Comic Book Festival Is Turning 10
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
December 13, 2021
As the countdown to the 2022 Black Comic Book Festival begins, enjoy a look back with this seven-part blog series.The articles offer a glimpse into some of the many people who are part of BCBF’s history. Plus, get an overview of the Schomburg Center’s comic book and graphic novel collections to learn even more.
4 Black Comic Book Festival Talks You Should Watch Before the 2022 Festival
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
December 13, 2021
Kadiatou Tubman has been the lead producer of the festival since 2017. Here, she recommends four talks from past festivals to watch as you await the upcoming event.
After the Pandemic Legacies Conference: Continue the Learning on Medicine
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
October 14, 2021
If the virtual conference Pandemic Legacies inspired further interest in learning about Black wellness, here's a list of some of our online and in-person materials to add to the conversation.
Reflection and Remembrance: The African Burial Ground, 30 Years After Discovery
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
October 4, 2021
Two Schomburg Center volunteers, who took part in the grassroots efforts to save the African Burial Ground, look back at this historic effort 30 years later.
Program Schedule for Pandemic Legacies Conference
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
September 21, 2021
See our list of programs and speakers for our 2021 Conference Pandemic Legacies: Health, Healing, and Medicine in the Age of Slavery and Beyond
What's Happening at the Schomburg Center: Fall 2021 Preview
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
September 14, 2021
We hope to see you at the programs happening (virtually and in-person) at the Schomburg Center in the upcoming months.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and Afro-Latinx Ties
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
September 13, 2021
Many people of Hispanic descent also have African roots. Explore the Schomburg Center’s collections and Livestream archive to learn of the rich history, deep ties, and political challenges between both communities. Plus, learn more about materials once owned by Arturo Schomburg, which highlight his Puerto Rican and African heritages.
Champions for Equality On and Off the Tennis Courts
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
August 25, 2021
Inspired by the US Open to learn more about tennis champions Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe? They both have collections at the Schomburg Center. Consider making a research appointment to explore their materials.
Celebrate Harlem Week!
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
July 29, 2021
Explore Schomburg Center collections and exhibitions which highlight the history, artists, leaders and events that have shaped Harlem and influenced the world.
Explore the Schomburg Center Collections with Our Summer Music Mash-Up
by Lisa Herndon, Communications and Publications Manager, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
July 27, 2021
Check out these suggestions of music-related materials you can see in-person when you make a research appointment at one of our five divisions, plus explore our exhibitions.
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