Black Voices of Lower Manhattan

08/26/2025

“Assemblymember Lee X Grand Street Settlement Back-to-School Event.

Wednesday, August 27th, 11:00AM - 4:00PM

The Rose Center (80 Pitt St, New York, NY 10002)

This event is free, but children ages 5-17 must be present with their adult to receive their free backpack.

Registration is not required but strongly encouraged - sign up here! https://click.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/u001.yjJN_MEbNx94PLaWzZ6hWwGamPY7W-vS4bGbFoLcGE-jMvYW_pEUZrceC1J7SFKH32mu3kTttcQIqpWP2FWPH7dbE49g_lAw0uCVAeoWqwRbSZ4TKGQkIhWD7epubMoLEwg2jnOgGdVRlwn0mplCn-HOwolTW2FC4eDGFbMkwutvPbj4E-U7UBS0Z73aeOwq3Neagbk5QA1rO4A5-NV9GP-XcNuvhyjw89Mw194Y_4nSqO4v_mjfdjhevZ2NQrTJGT2zeqwHXAiOqYx85Of3Ib0yeEhi5yllhJoPNAaMrjhUo2brfBmE0LVO1I2U1G8gjNLqX9vEa639MhlfMqxkrbFnb7a68jiONfxmbckXJOPqKktmna9ifL8bQexen8v-tgRfKSh08l0VvMEZIUHpKA/4jd/m9ClU5FvQLm8AfmI36aSpQ/h3/h001.rjhxKroLro6lvHJGroafNl_DTq_UP7cFD3734neJv7c”

07/05/2025

On July 5, 1827, New York City held a large celebration to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in New York, a day after the state officially abolished slavery. Due to concerns about potential violence on July 4th, the celebration was held on July 5th instead, according to CultureNow. This event, known as "The Fifth of July," involved a parade, speeches, and gatherings in Black churches, according to Wikipedia. Culture NOW
Here's a more detailed look:
Gradual Emancipation:
New York had a gradual emancipation law, meaning that children born to enslaved mothers after a certain date were born free, and slavery was gradually phased out.
July 5th Celebration:
The first major celebration of this event in New York City involved a parade with 2,000-4,000 participants, led by marshal Samuel Hardenburgh, and culminating at St. John's Park.
Historical Significance:
The event marked a significant milestone in the state's history, signifying the end of slavery.
Legacy:
The celebration declined after 1834, but the day remains a part of New York's history.

07/05/2025

https://housedivided.dickinson.edu/sites/teagle/texts/frederick-douglass-fifth-of-july-speech-1852/ #:~:text=The%20speech%2C%20delivered%20to%20a,legacy%20of%20that%20freedom%20struggle.

Frederick Douglass, Fifth of July speech (1852) O! had I the ability, and could I reach the nation’s ear, I would, to-day, pour out a fiery stream of biting ridicule, blasting reproach, withering sarcasm, and stern rebuke. For it is not light that is needed, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, ...

06/19/2025

Happy JUNETEENTH!!!!!
New Location for Sisters of Harriet JUNETEENTH Celebration
40 Montgomery Street
LaQuardia Houses

06/07/2025

Sister's of Harriet 1st Annual JUNETEENTH Celebration!!

05/29/2025

June 9th 6pm The Black Voices of Lower Manhattan will have a round table event
The Topic will be District Leader and County Committeeman
What are these positions and how do they effect us.

04/22/2025

https://blacknews.com/news/bodies-six-women-found-dead-one-week-serial-killer-suspected/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ0p3lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHoZ__cxN-YnmOy8RDSUOa59ygcmLpy4i4OTUanDXdZA4augzyTu5-aru77Ms_aem_e-4wfgLDcmOS0UZMlhvAcA

Serial killer suspicions are growing online after six bodies were found across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island within five weeks. While police say the cases are unrelated, the timing and proximity have sparked public concern.

04/22/2025

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIvBzk6Rxx-/?igsh=MW9oNHdlYWIyazByNA==