This event is in the past.It took place on May 22, 2025 at The Riverside Church.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkToast Harlem's preservation champions inside a breathtaking Neo-Gothic cathedral. This gala honors the historians, restorers, and institutions keeping Black culture and neighborhood history alive.
Neo-Gothic landmark venue
Black culture celebration
historian honorees
elegant evening affair
Tips
🏛️392-foot Gothic tower, modeled after Chartres Cathedral
🎵excellent acoustics if performances are planned
🥂formal attire recommended for this evening gala
2nd Annual Gene Norman Preservation Awards Gala
Morningside Heights
Literature TalkLiterature TalkToast Harlem's preservation champions inside a breathtaking Neo-Gothic cathedral. This gala honors the historians, restorers, and institutions keeping Black culture and neighborhood history alive.
Neo-Gothic landmark venue
Black culture celebration
historian honorees
elegant evening affair
Tips
🏛️392-foot Gothic tower, modeled after Chartres Cathedral
🎵excellent acoustics if performances are planned
🥂formal attire recommended for this evening gala
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