Name: Short Film Tribute to John Edward Bruce
Start: 2024-11-21T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-21T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Yonkers Public Library

Short Film Tribute to John Edward Bruce

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Riverfront Auditorium and Atrium at Riverfront Library

Program Type:

Black History & Culture, Local History, Movies & Film Discussion

Age Group:

Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

Event Details:

Join us for a short film on the life of John Edward Bruce. He was a writer, correspondent and editor of various newspapers and magazines, including the NY Times and Howard's ...

Library Branch: Riverfront Library

Room: Riverfront Auditorium and Atrium

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone

Program Type: Black History & Culture, Local History, Movies & Film Discussion

Event Details:

Join us for a short film on the life of John Edward Bruce.

cover of the book River of Doubt:Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey by Candice Millard

History Lovers Book Club: River of Doubt:Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey by Candice Millard

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Black History & Culture, Books & Authors

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 55+

Event Details:

Moderator Joseph Verdicchio, Ph.D. in History, NYU; Retired Social Studies Department Chair, Edgemont High School will lead a discussion on Solito by Javier Zamora. Read Ri...

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+

Program Type: Black History & Culture, Books & Authors

Event Details:

Moderator Joseph Verdicchio, Ph.D. in History, NYU; Retired Social Studies Department Chair, Edgemont High School will lead a discussion on Solito by Javier Zamora.

Motown Concert featuring Emilie Surtees

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Riverfront Auditorium at Riverfront Library

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Music & Dance

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

Emilie Surtees and band will perform a tribute to Motown artists, including The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and many more! This is a FREE concert for all ages. R...

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Available

Open

Library Branch: Riverfront Library

Room: Riverfront Auditorium

Age Group: Everyone

Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Music & Dance

Available

Seats Remaining: 356

Event Details:

Emilie Surtees and band will perform a tribute to Motown artists, including The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and many more! This is a FREE concert for all ages. Registration is recommended but not required.

Virtual Tour of Frederick Douglass Historic Site

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Black History & Culture

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 55+

Event Details:

Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as a young man and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement. P...

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Virtual Event

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+

Program Type: Black History & Culture

Available

Seats Remaining: 100

Event Details:

Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as a young man and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement.

Hip Hop Dance Class

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library

Program Type:

Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Tevin Johnson, a celebrated dancer with MorDance, will be teaching this three-part hip hop dance series. You'll get a taste of different styles within the hip hop genre and ga...

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Available

Open

Library Branch: Riverfront Library

Room: Riverfront Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance

Available

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

Tevin Johnson, a celebrated dancer with MorDance, will be teaching this three-part hip hop dance series. You'll get a taste of different styles within the hip hop genre and gain confidence in your dance skills. All levels are wecome to

Hip Hop Dance Class

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library

Program Type:

Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Tevin Johnson, a celebrated dancer with MorDance, will be teaching this three-part hip hop dance series. You'll get a taste of different styles within the hip hop genre and ga...

Open

Available

Open

Library Branch: Riverfront Library

Room: Riverfront Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance

Available

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

Tevin Johnson, a celebrated dancer with MorDance, will be teaching this three-part hip hop dance series. You'll get a taste of different styles within the hip hop genre and gain confidence in your dance skills. All levels are wecome to

The First Lady of the Struggle: Mary McLeod Bethune

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Black History & Culture

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 55+

Event Details:

Mary McLeod Bethune was the preeminent female civil rights figure as America moved through the twentieth century. In this presentation, you will be given a virtual tour of Bethune'...

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Available

Virtual Event

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+

Program Type: Black History & Culture

Available

Seats Remaining: 100

Event Details:

Mary McLeod Bethune was the preeminent female civil rights figure as America moved through the twentieth century. In this presentation, you will be given a virtual tour of Bethune's home and you'll learn about her remarkable life.

Groundbreaking Black Comedians

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Black History & Culture

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Playwright and comedy writer Sal St. George will talk about trailblazing black comedians, such as Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, Flip Wilson, Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy. In this very...

Open

Available

Virtual Event

Open

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Black History & Culture

Available

Seats Remaining: 15

Event Details:

Playwright and comedy writer Sal St. George will talk about trailblazing black comedians, such as Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, Flip Wilson, Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.

Hip Hop Dance Class

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Riverfront Community Room at Riverfront Library

Program Type:

Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Tevin Johnson, a celebrated dancer with MorDance, will be teaching this three-part hip hop dance series. You'll get a taste of different styles within the hip hop genre and ga...

Open

Available

Open

Library Branch: Riverfront Library

Room: Riverfront Community Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance

Available

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

Tevin Johnson, a celebrated dancer with MorDance, will be teaching this three-part hip hop dance series. You'll get a taste of different styles within the hip hop genre and gain confidence in your dance skills. All levels are wecome to

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