Harlem Week 2023: Executive Director Winston Majette Previews 51st Annual Celebration

Harlem Week: A Month-Long Celebration

• 🗓️ Harlem Week, which began in 1974 as a one-day event, has evolved into a renowned month-long celebration in New York City.
• 📍 The event encourages participation with a "quick trip uptown" to experience its diverse offerings.

Senior Citizens Day and Community Foundation

• 👴 Senior Citizens Day kicks off Harlem Week, honoring the foundational community members who have supported its growth over 51 years.
• 🤝 The event began as a one-day gathering, with current seniors being the initial participants who worked to uplift the community.

Health, Wellness, and Climate Initiatives

• 🚶‍♀️ Summer Streets, in partnership with the Department of Transportation, promotes healthy activities and wellness events on August 6th, encouraging participants to leave cars at home.
• 🌍 An initiative with Columbia University on August 6th at City College of New York addresses climate change, focusing on prevention and self-care, especially with the availability of cooling centers.
• 💧 The city has collaborated with the Mayor's Office, parks department, and DYCD to ensure cooling areas and stations are available for seniors and youth throughout the summer.

Theme and Honoring Legacy

• ✨ This year's theme, "Celebrate Our Magic," is dedicated to appreciating the people who have made Harlem Week a success over the decades.
• 🏃‍♂️ Events include the Percy Sutton Harlem 5K run and the New York City Rising Children's Run on August 9th.
• 💖 The Hazel Dukes National Memorial for Family Health honors the legacy of Hazel Dukes, a key figure alongside co-founders like Percy Sutton and Maya Angelou.

Information and Participation

• 🌐 For more information on the schedule and events, visit www.harlemweek.com or call the office at 212-862-8477.
• 🤝 Elijah Westbrook will co-host the Black Health Matters Expo on August 14th, highlighting the event's continued focus on community engagement and health.