Cheryl Wills sits down with a new generation of activists, four powerful women with familiar names, ready to move the fight for the future of Harlem forward. Dominique Sharpton, Ashley Sharpton Keisha Sutton James and Tren’ness Woods-Black share a soul food meal and some lively conversation at the legendary Sylvia’s restaurant. Dedicated to the neighborhood and the people who live there, they talk about everything from the effects of the pandemic on small businesses (like Sylvia’s, and Woods-Black, Sylvia Woods’ granddaughter, talks about the heartbreaking decision to lay off their employees during lockdown), to crime, education, gentrification and mental health. It is a truly don’t miss conversation as Harlem and neighborhoods all across the city, find themselves at a tough crossroads, many struggling to survive.
Sharing a meal with a new generation of Harlem activists
PUBLISHED July 28, 2021 @3:12 PM