The Lower East Side is generally known for its connections with immigrant communities, many of which have been widely researched, discussed, and celebrated. The histories of African and Black communities, along with their displacement, need more attention and this list of resources represents a beginning in bringing greater recognition to those stories.
Remembering the Second African Burial Ground by Imani Vieira
When Will There Be A Memorial For NYC’s Second African Burial Ground – Hyperallergic
LES Black and Red – a FABnyc artist commission by Dennis Redmoon Darkeem
Five Points by Imani Vieira
North America’s First Free Black Settlement (Bowery & West Village)
The Tenement Museum: Reclaiming Black Spaces Walking Tour
“Separate but Equal”: From the African Free Schools to the New York City Public School System by Imani Vieira
Black Gotham by Carla Patterson
The Black Arts Movement — Umbra Workshop
Steve Cannon – LES Community Hero
Robert “Bob” Humber – LES Community Hero
Rod Rodgers Dance Company – FAB member
Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company
interview with Enrique Cruz DeJesus, current Artistic Director
4th Street Photo Gallery – FAB member
interview with Alex Harsley and Kendra Krueger
Ellen Stewart, founder of La MaMa, FAB member
East Village Building Blocks: African American History Guided Tour