Hon. Professor Preston Wilcox
This hour long lecture by the late Harlem Professor Preston Wilcox, was filmed by Documentary Filmmaker, Mr. Bill Miles during Black History Month 2004. The late Professor Wilcox possessed the perfect combination of academic excellence, Southern humility, and (street smarts) urban sharpness and for 40 years he used his skills to help the people of Harlem. Help us celebrate Professor Wilcox.
Friday Feb. 26th, 2010
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Harlem Heritage Tourism & Cultural Center – 104 Malcolm X Blvd. Reservations required.
Fee: $10:00
The Honorable Elijah Muhammad died on Feb. 25th, 1975 and was one of the most influential and controversial African-American leaders of the 20th Century. As the Founder of the Nation of Islam, Minister Muhammad is credited by many in Harlem for instilling in the community an understanding of the need for economic determination and strenghening of Black family values. Join us for this interactive/multimedia presentation led by a member of the Harlem muslim community – we will learn about the man and the impact of his teachings on Harlem.
Come join us during Black History Month as we remember Malcolm X. Lets try to measure the impact that this single human being had and still has on the WORLD – incredible when you think about it. The following are the days events: 
During these tough economic times, its inspiring to see a pioneer like Madame C.J. Walker who was able to revolutionize the black haircare industry and become the first self-made female millionaire in the country. If she can do it we can too. Yes we can!
Directed and produced by Harlem icon Bill Miles, Liberators is the story of the Black WWII soldiers who were influential in freeing Jewish captives from Nazi held concentration camps. These brave soldiers had to fight for basic liberties at home and overseas because of the color of their skin.
Comeback Charleston Blue is the sequel to Cotton Comes to Harlem. Released in 1972, this movie talks to many of the issues pertaining to Harlem of the 1960’s & 1970’s such Black militancy, numbers running, police brutality and community organizing. Beautiful soundtrack by Donny Hathaway.
