In Crown Heights, The Black Lady Continues Its Renaissance With Another Event on Nov. 5

CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — After opening its doors for the first time in 20 years earlier this month, Crown Heights institution The Black Lady is continuing its rebirth with another event planned for Nov. 5.

"A Call to Solidarity," taking place in honor of Black Solidarity Day, will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on that day. It will be preceded by a cocktail hour beforehand from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., during which guests can tour the theater and view its ongoing rehabilitation and artwork, including murals from Slave I (also opened by Judge John L. Phillips, Jr. in 1984).

The Nov. 5 program itself will include African drumming, music, presentations from community groups, and a keynote address from artist and educator Yaa Asantewaa Nzingh.

Tickets cost $10, and can be purchased online. The Black Lady is located at at 750 Nostrand Ave.

Earlier this October, Omar Hardy, the son of Clarence Hardy, who has long claimed ownership of both The Black Lady and Slave I, told Patch that his goal is to continue refurbishing The Black Lady so it can host movies, theatrical performances and community forums as soon as possible.

Pictured at top: The Black Lady, as of Oct. 24, 2016. Photo by John V. Santore