Hello Park Partners,

On Sun. April 14th, Parks will be hosting the 3^rd  Annual Jackie Robinson Day Festival from 12-4 pm. This free, family friendly event commemorates the legacy of the famed baseball player, including his passions for sports and recreation, jazz, and the community of Harlem.

Activities include:

• Baseball clinics and games

• Soccer programming

• Jumbo games

• Arts and crafts

• Live music and performances

• Local food trucks

• Information from community organizations

We are calling for volunteers for the event. Volunteers will have the opportunity to help with a cleanup along 145 Street and Edgecombe from 10 am - 12 pm or help Parks support the event throughout the day. Here is the website link: https://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/festivals/jackie-robinson-day

Kindly share with your networks. We're also on social media: https://twitter.com/NYCParks/status/1772349543629086752

Regards,

​Tapashi Narine

Administrator of Historic Harlem Parks

NYC Parks

The Other Royal

Almost 30 years ago, the Duchess of York, AKA Fergie of the British royal clan, visited Harlem and went to what was described as a “mainly black school in Harlem”:

You can see/read more, here.