Category: HISTORY

Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami — PBS Premiere Tonight

Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami — PBS Premiere Tonight

Malcolm X gets Cassius Clay’s attention in a Miami diner (Photograph © Bob Gomel) “Cassius Clay was born in Louisville,” says Ferdie Pacheco, “Muhammad Ali was born in Miami.” Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami explores the critical role that Miami played in the evolution of one of the most significant cultural figures of our time.

August 11, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Harlem’s Howard Bennett Playground and King Holiday Connection

Harlem’s Howard Bennett Playground and King Holiday Connection

The Howard Bennett Playground is located on 135th Street between Malcolm X Boulevard and Fifth Avenue across the street from the AroundHarlem.com office. According to the New York City Parks Department, Howard Bennett (1911-1981) is the man responsible for getting January 15th designated as a national day in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King’s [...]

January 21, 2008 | 1 Comment More