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New Cultural Center Coming to Manhattan's Historic Black Community
The Yuma Street Cultural Center will break ground on March 10 to preserve and revitalize the area's rich history.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills organization is moving forward with plans to build the Yuma Street Cultural Center in Manhattan, New York. The new center aims to preserve and revitalize the historic Black community in the area, which has long been recognized as the heart of Manhattan's Black history.
Why it matters
The Yuma Street Cultural Center project represents an important effort to honor the resilience and legacy of Manhattan's Black community, which endured segregation and other challenges. The new center will help preserve the area's rich cultural heritage and provide a space for the community to come together.
The details
Sheila Ellis-Glasper, the executive director of the Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills, announced that the organization will break ground for the Yuma Street Cultural Center on March 10. The center will be located at 930 Yuma St., an area that has long been recognized as the heart of Manhattan's Black history.
- The groundbreaking ceremony for the Yuma Street Cultural Center will take place at 2 p.m. on March 10, 2026.
The players
Sheila Ellis-Glasper
The executive director of the Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills, the organization behind the Yuma Street Cultural Center project.
Black Entrepreneurs of the Flint Hills
A local organization that is leading the effort to build the Yuma Street Cultural Center in Manhattan's historic Black community.
What’s next
The groundbreaking ceremony on March 10 will mark the start of construction for the Yuma Street Cultural Center, which is expected to take several months to complete.
The takeaway
The Yuma Street Cultural Center project is a significant step in preserving and revitalizing Manhattan's historic Black community, which has long been a vital part of the city's cultural fabric. The new center will provide a space for the community to come together, celebrate its heritage, and continue to thrive.
