Tag Archives: Northern Manhattan

Dyckman Discussions: Remembering Slavery and Freedom in NYC

Dyckman Discussions: Remembering Slavery and Freedom in NYC
August 2nd, 2023 at 6PM
Location: Holy Trinity Church Inwood

Dyckman Discussions is a two year discussion series focusing on exploring topics in New York history, such as forced removal of indigenous people, Dutch colonization, enslaved labor, and immigration. “Remembering Slavery and Freedom in NYC,” is the fifth panel in a series of 5 taking place in 2023.

More about the panel: Led by Peggy King Jorde, this conversation will center on the Inwood Slave Burial Ground, located several blocks from the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum. This panel focuses on the legacies of slavery in New York City, and how the forced labor regime is remembered and commemorated. Dr. Jorde will speak on her work with the New York Slave Burial Ground located in lower Manhattan, and her recent efforts with the Historic Districts Council in the Bowery.

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Discusiones Dyckman es una serie de debates de dos años que se centra en la exploración de temas de la historia de Nueva York, como la expulsión forzosa de indígenas, la colonización holandesa, la mano de obra de los esclavos y la inmigración. “Recordando la esclavitud y la libertad en Nueva York” es el quinto panel de una serie de cinco que tendrán lugar en el 2023.

Más sobre el panel: Dirigido por Peggy King Jorde, esta conversación se centrará en el Cementerio de esclavos de Inwood, ubicado a varias cuadras del Museo Dyckman Farmhouse. Este panel se centra en los legados de la esclavitud en la ciudad de Nueva York y cómo se recuerda y conmemora el régimen de trabajo forzado. La Dra. Jorde hablará sobre su trabajo con el cementerio de esclavos de Nueva York ubicado en el bajo Manhattan, y sus esfuerzos recientes con el Consejo de Distritos Históricos en Bowery.

Call for Submissions to Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá: At Home Uptown, Professional Division

Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá: At Home Uptown is an outdoor dance-film festival made by and for Upper Manhattan.

Babel Movement believes dance is a unifying language that can foster empathy, build bridges, and heal people. It is also a way for us to connect to our culture and share it with others. Our very first film festival, taking place early fall, celebrates all that dance is. We invite you to create your own films that show what dance means to you.

Advising is available for participants, just contact us via our website! Use the QR code in the flyer or see our website here.

The Inwood Drum Workshop, the Inwood Descarga at Trinity Church Inwood

Annette A Aguilar Latin Jazz Brazilian Trio.
Annette A Aguilar returns for the Inwood descarga and drum workshop. This is our monthly presentation and sharing our music to our community.
Co-sponsored by Jazz Power Initiative
and presented by Women In Latin Jazz Festival
If you have a drum bring one! We will have some there!
There is a suggested $10.00 donation
See you there!

J. Hood: Circ of Humankind

The Circ of Humankind is the traveling social circus that spreads kindness to the world! Through the convergence of performance art and storytelling, our goal is to empower and uplift communities through the power of play. We’ll teach you all about juggling, poi, hula hooping, and other flow arts for free! Or simply stop by to chat, hang out, laugh, and blow bubbles with us. =) The Circ of Humankind values community, inclusion, and has a mission toward Unity.

Sunday, June 11, 12-2pm (Check IG @circofhumankind for updates)

Final Social Circus Day will be Sunday August 13, 12-2.

This project is made possible in part with funds from Creative Engagement and Creative Learning , a regrant program supported by the funding agencies: Howard Gilman Foundation, The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, and The Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.