Friday, 22 July 2011 13:49 Last Updated on Saturday, 24 December 2011 16:28
Harlem Week 2011 kicked off with a reception at Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the mayor of New York City. Hundreds of guests enjoyed the festivities and among them were two mayors and a governor. This video features: David Dinkins, the first African American mayor of New York City; David Paterson, the first black governor on the state of New York; Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg; NYC Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly; actor/comedian David Alan Grier; and Lloyd Williams, President and CEO, Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce.
Harlem Week 2011 begins with A Great Day in Harlem on Sunday, July 31, 2011. For a complete list of scheduled Harlem Week events, click here.