New York – Every year, seven NYPD officers and seven civilians team up to create a theater and build bridges. The project started 10 years ago Reaction to the infamous Eric Garner case. gwen carr, Garner’s motherwas a VIP guest at a recent rehearsal. Whether NYPD or civilians, the performers are not actors, but receive … Read more
Harlem Apollo Theater Honored by Kennedy Center for Cultural Contributions – CBS News Watch CBS News For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution to be honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a center for … Read more
On Wednesday nights, Harlem’s Apollo Theater is one of the hottest tickets in town. But there is no celebrity address. It’s amateur night! The audience is there to choose the next rising star. “I know how strong the crowd is,” said Kyle Parks, a 23-year-old singer from Yonkers, N.Y. “I know that’s what makes this … Read more