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Community Organizers Aim to Save Harlem's Historic Renaissance Ballroom from Dem

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Join The Gist of Freedom as host Natasha Demosthene talks  with community organizer Ken Sargeant
 about the preservation of Harlem Renaissance Ballroom!

 

The abandoned Harlem Renaissance Ballroom A vital piece of Harlem's  history, the Harlem Renaissance Ballroom was built between 1920 and 1923 and was a black owned and operated center of culture.

The  two-story entertainment complex included a 900-seat movie theater, a   ballroom, a space for basketball games, dances and meetings.

The developers who bought the Harlem Renaissance Ballroom - agreed last night to stay demolition in order to hold discussions regarding saving the facade. Thank you to the leadership of Community Board 10, especially chair Henrietta Lyle and Land Use chair Brian Benjamin for facilitating the exchange. And many THANKS to Cheryl Wills for telling OUR story.

 

 

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