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Since its founding, the historic Apollo Theater has served as a center of innovation and a creative catalyst for Harlem, the city of New York, and the world. Now some 20 years strong, the legendary venue held its tenth anniversary Apollo Theater Spring Gala on Monday, June 8, 2015 on West 125 Street, Harlem, New York and raised $2 million dollars. Proceeds from the Apollo Spring Gala will support the Theater's year-round performing arts programming, innovative education initiatives, and community programs. Steeped in rich Black history the Apollo has been called the soul of American culture and continues to play a vital role in cultivating emerging talents and launching legends.
"The Apollo Theater has always been a place for opportunity and growth as well as the home for diverse musical styles from Jazz and R&B to Rock and Hip-Hop," stated Jonelle Procope, president & CEO of The Apollo Theater. "The Theater continues to be a constant in changing the face of popular music and culture here in Harlem and across the world. Many of the world's most legendary artists have not only graced this stage, but were nurtured and developed at the Apollo in the beginning of...