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(Left to Right) Fred Fripp, Graduate of Penn School, with Carol and Evelyn by Winold Reiss, 1927; Girl in a Red Dress, by Charles Henry Alston, 1934; Portrait of a Student, by Laura Wheeler Waring, c. 1930s; Josephine Baker, Adolf de Meyer American, 1925-26 (by: Brittny K.) The Metropolitan Museum of Art is honoring Black... Continue Reading →
(by Brittny K.) There are many gems nestled within the walls of River View Towers. One such jewel is the extraordinarily talented jazz vocalist, Miss Cynthia Scott. The Grammy-nominated, former Ray Charles “Raelette” embarked upon an impressive solo career and inevitably solidified herself as a jazz legend, later earning the title of Jazz Ambassador for... Continue Reading →
(by Mitch B.) It has been brought to my attention that someone recently defaced a wall in our building with a racial slur. Such an incident begs the question, what do we do about this? However, there are more questions to be raised including what is lacking in our community that makes our building a place where this... Continue Reading →
(by Brenda T.) https://videopress.com/v/JXGrHlE6?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Models doing final walk with designer, Brenda Brunson-Bey The Wearable Art Show that took place on Saturday, 2/24/24 was a perfect ending to Black History Month. Several of our neighbors attended the small gathering at the Harlem State Office Building on West 125th Street which featured music by Craig Harris &... Continue Reading →
(by Kimberly H.) NY Phil musicians performing at Harlem’s Mother AME Zion Church April 2, 2023 Chris Lee Greetings neighbors, I am a musician with the Manhattan Wind Ensemble, a community band and I'd like to share this link of free events in our neighborhood. I will be sure to share more information about our upcoming... Continue Reading →
River View Towers is a place that defines the African proverb “it takes a village to raise a child.” Jasmin Thames, born and raised in this village, is a shining example of a village working together, caring, protecting and providing a healthy, safe environment for their children to be raised. A tradition Jasmin is proudly... Continue Reading →
Judith Thames also known as “Little Judy”, arrived to RVT in 1975 when her mother moved in with her grandmother. A proud alumna of SUNY College at Fredonia, she has seamlessly blended her educational background with a successful career in health administration and community organization. She has worked at Columbia University Medical Center since the... Continue Reading →
(Photographs by Mitch Bleier, Interview by Yolande B.) The naming of Genevieve (Jenny) Eason way was covered in various news outlets, including NYCity News Service, and the Columbia Spectator. RVT Cooperator, Alexis M., attended the Street Naming Ceremony, and this is what she said: What do you remember about Gennie? "It's like a jungle sometimes,... Continue Reading →
(By Jasmin T.) The Committee of Concern is the social engine of River View Towers. Our mission is community togetherness and support. We have fun and provide a variety of social outlets that bring our 626 community together. We also raise funds throughout the year for our annual scholarship fund which assists the youth of... Continue Reading →
(by Brittny K.) I grew up in a 24-unit building on 143rd Street. My mother could count on at least four of my neighbors to watch over me and my sister whenever she had to work late. We could call the guy from across the hall for minor repairs; and the elders usually had a... Continue Reading →
