Plus, new public programming, an exhibition that explores center's legacy, a Centennial Festival and even a special-edition NYPL library card.

In the Virgin Islands and on Puerto Rican soil over 100 years ago, a child was born who gave his contribution to Black ...

1874—Arthur Schomburg is born Ar­turo Alfonso Schomburg in Puerto Rico. After moving to New York City in April 1891, he became known over time as the “Sherlock Holmes” of Black histo­ry ...

1874—Arthur Schomburg is born Ar­turo Alfonso Schomburg in Puerto Rico. After moving to New York City in April 1891, he became known over time as the “Sherlock Holmes” of Black histo­ry because of his ...

Also of note: Locke’s father was the first Black civil-service employee of the USPS. Originally from Puerto Rico, Arturo Alfonso Schomburg was a historian, writer, activist, and curator of Black art ...

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