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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Sep 18

Thank you, Michael Henry Adams, for your nice piece in the @nyamnews.bsky.social about my conversation last week with @aleliabundles.bsky.social on her new biography, “Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance,” for the Leon Levy Center for Biography!
amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/09...

Defining American greatness: A’Lelia Bundles discusses ‘Joy Goddess, A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance’

A full house at CUNY’s Segal Theater gathered for A’Lelia Bundles’s new book, "Joy Goddess, on A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance."

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Sep 9

Tonight, I’ll be talking to @aleliabundles.bsky.social about #JoyGoddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance (in-person and virtual).

www.gc.cuny.edu/events/aleli...

A'Lelia Bundles on A'Lelia Walker in conversation with Eric K. Washington

Dubbed the “joy goddess of Harlem’s 1920s” by poet Langston Hughes, A’Lelia Walker, daughter of millionaire entrepreneur Madam C.J.

www.gc.cuny.edu

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Sep 1

Log fwd to talking with @aleliabundles.bsky.social for the Leon Levy Center for Biography (@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social) about her book, "Joy Goddess: A'Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance," Tue, Sept 9, 2025, at 6:30pm.

Register here (in-person or virtual):
www.gc.cuny.edu/events/aleli...

A'Lelia Bundles on A'Lelia Walker in conversation with Eric K. Washington

Dubbed the “joy goddess of Harlem’s 1920s” by poet Langston Hughes, A’Lelia Walker, daughter of millionaire entrepreneur Madam C.J.

www.gc.cuny.edu

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Aug 20

Great chatting with John Reddick at Innovation Triangle this evening about my remounted 2004 neighborhood history exhibit, “Manhattanville: Hidden in Plain Sight,” sponsored by @whaanyc.

Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Aug 12

I’m thrilled West Harlem Arts Alliance has re-mounted “Manhattanville: Hidden in Plain Sight,” my 2004 panel-based public history exhibit — based on my 2002 book, “Manhattanville: Old Heart of West Harlem” — not seen in 21 years. Innovation Triangle, 450 West 126th St, every Wed & Thu, 12-4pm.

Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Jul 26

R.I.P. Dame Cleo Laine (28 October 1927 – 24 July 2025)
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...

Cleo Laine, Britain's most successful jazz singer, dies aged 97

Versatile singer straddled jazz, classical, pop and musical theatre with four-octave range, and collaborated for decades with husband, John Dankworth

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Jul 16

How fortuitous is it that I received an advance copy of Daniel E. Atkinson’s new biography of George Walker on the anniversary of the legendary comedian’s birth on July 15, 1872.

Pre-order yours here: sunypress.edu/Books/T/The-...

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Jun 27

I’m overjoyed to talk to journalist and author @aleliabundles.bsky.social about her new book, “Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance,” on the @biographersintl.bsky.social Podcast.

Listen here:
biographersinternational.org/news/podcast...

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Jun 8

It was wonderful to interview @prithik.bsky.social about her book, “Brooklynites.” To check out our conversation on @biographersintl.bsky.social Podcast #220, go to: biographersinternational.org/news/podcast...

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Jun 7

@peterbakernyt.bsky.social and @sbg1.bsky.social in conversation with Susan Page at James Atlas Plenary of 2025 @biographersintl.bsky.social (BIO) conference in Washington DC.

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · May 28

Enjoyed participating in a stimulating panel at the NCORE2025 Conference this morning, “Community in the Academy:
The Columbia University A’Lelia Bundles Community Scholars Program,” with @aleliabundles.bsky.social, #georgecalderaro, #marthadiaz and #johnreddick

Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · May 20

So excited that my colleague @aleliabundles.bsky.social’s “Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance” arrived while I was away!

Pre-order: bookshop.org/p/books/joy-...

Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · May 9

Sculpture of Ira Aldridge as Othello (ca. 1860s), by Pietro Calvi (1833–1884), on display in the exhibit ‘100: A Century of Collections, Community and Creativity,” at the
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Apr 30

neighbors.columbia.edu/news/your-gu...

Your Guide to Applying for the A'Lelia Bundles Community Scholars Program at Columbia

Applications for the next cohort of A'Lelia Bundles Community Scholars are open and we have answers for your questions about the program and application process.

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Apr 21

Congratulations, Shennette Garrett-Scott and Fara Dabhoiwala, winners of @biographersintl.bsky.social’s 2025 Frances “Frank” Rollin Fellowship!

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Shennette Garrett-Scott and Fara Dabhoiwala win 2025 Frances “Frank” Rollin Fellowships - Biographers International Organization

Shennette Garrett-Scott and Fara Dabhoiwala are the recipients of the 2025 Frances “Frank” Rollin Fellowship, awarded for biographical works-in-progress that

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Apr 17

Thanks Councilmember @ebottcher.bsky.social for arranging a site inspection with @nycsanitation.bsky.social of the (Former) Colored School No. 4 schoolhouse in Chelsea.

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Apr 16

Had a great time today as guest lecturer at @columbiagsapp.bsky.social’s graduate historic preservation studio — “In Search of Black Bohemia: Reparative Preservation in Manhattan’s Tenderloin.” Thanks for inviting me, and for all the great questions!

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · Apr 1

Sen. Booker’s speech was a substantive and moral account of this moment. He did not read the phone book. He did not babble.
For 24 hours @booker.senate.gov laid out a detailed, damning, and critical narrative of truth, history, politics, morality, humanity.

What will you do?

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Mar 23

Day II — “Telling the Stories of Black Lives through Biography” Conference, @troyuniversity.bsky.social

@biographersintl.bsky.social #blackbiomonty2025

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Mar 4

Thank you, @gaofnyc.bsky.social, for last night’s Lifetime Achievement Award honor, and David Freeland for your very kind introduction! 🙏🏾❤️

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Feb 26

The video of my recent talk for the Van Cortlandt House Museum, “The Legacy of Colored School No. 4,” is now viewable online:
youtu.be/ZuOQDt7oT_k?...

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Feb 24

“Greenwich Village as Harlem’s Preamble and Echo”
DOROT invites you to join Eric K. Washington
for an illustrated talk, virtual. Free.
FRI, FEB 28, 2025, 12 – 1:30 PM

Register: dorotusa-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Feb 23

Thanks, Kurt!

Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Feb 22

Thanks to the @us.theguardian.com, which interviewed me for today’s piece about the NYC designated landmark, #formercoloredschoolno4, and its notable staff and students, who included #sarahtompkinsgarnet, #williamappo, #jimogenhoward and #jameshwilliams.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

An unassuming building in New York City educated Black leaders. What will become of it?

‘Colored School No 4’ was built in 1850 to serve Black kids, but it’s unclear what the city plans to do with it today

www.theguardian.com

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Eric K. Washington @ekwashington.bsky.social · Feb 14

“Manhattanville: Old Heart of West Harlem”
DOROT invites you to join Eric K. Washington
for an illustrated talk, virtual
FRI, FEB 21, 2025, 12 – 1:30 PM

Register:
dorot.trumba.com/Manhattanvil...

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