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EPISODE · May 6, 2025 · 29 MIN

The Schomburg Center Celebrates its Centennial

from All Of It with Alison Stewart · host WNYC

100 years ago this week, the New York Public Library opened a special collection at its 135th Street branch in Harlem called the Division of Negro Literature, History and Prints, now known as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. On May 8, the Schomburg Center opens a new exhibition, "100: A Century of Collections, Community, and Creativity." Director Joy Bivins discusses the history of the Center, Arturo Schomburg's legacy, and plans for the centennial celebration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On May 8, the Schomburg Center opens a new exhibition, "100: A Century of Collections, Community, and Creativity."

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