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Commissioner Cumbo details DCLA's support for Harlem cultural institutions
2:54:50
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Commissioner Cumbo provides an extensive overview of DCLA's active support and ongoing projects with various Harlem-based cultural institutions.
- Mentions continued support for the National Black Theatre, Studio Museum in Harlem, and the Apollo
- Highlights the ongoing renovation project at the Apollo
- Discusses plans to complete the Africa Center project on Fifth Avenue
- References a recent meeting and tour with the MAMA Foundation
- Emphasizes DCLA's commitment to supporting and funding Harlem-based organizations
Lauri Cumbo
2:54:50
But I would say in terms of our ability to work with Harlem organizations, we are actively in communication and helping to deliver really great projects in Harlem such as the National Black Theatre, which has been a grant recipient both on the CDF as well as the Capitol Side.
2:55:07
We have just continued to provide support for the Studio Museum in Harlem and also to help them to assist with the opening of their building.
2:55:16
We are also working with the Apollo and making sure that we complete the renovation project.
2:55:22
That's really exciting that's happening.
2:55:25
My goal is to complete for the first time the center of the Africa Center project that has been delayed on Fifth Avenue for quite some time.
2:55:35
So we've invested an extraordinary amount of capital dollars to complete that project.
2:55:40
I just met with, as you know, the MAMA Foundation.
2:55:43
I did a walking tour with Vi Higginson just last week touring the five story building and seeing all of the great work that they're doing.
2:55:51
So we are active on the ground in Harlem making sure that the organizations that call Harlem Home are well supported, well funded, and I'm excited when all of these organizations within the next year are going to begin to open their doors.