He and his wife, Vy Higginsen, poured all they had into “Mama, I Want to Sing,” a long-shot musical that became an enduring staple of Black theater.
Category: East Harlem (Manhattan, NY)
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Marisol Malaret, First Puerto Rican Miss Universe, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Edging out Miss USA, Ms. Malaret — who was also the first winner from the Caribbean — brokered her fame to become a television host and magazine editor back home.
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Where to Watch the NYC Marathon
The New York Times – Sports:It has become the city’s biggest block party. Here’s where to cheer for the 50,000 runners in every borough.