Join Us And Celebrate 100 Years At Our Black Excellence Panel, Block Party, And Centennial Gala
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ESRA Realty Civic and Professional Affiliations
Photo of Lucille Edwards, One of The Founders of ESRA Realty
For a century, ESRA has stood as a pillar of Harlem—empowering Black families, building wealth through real estate, and shaping a legacy of business excellence.
This is a declaration that we are here to stay.
We are honoring our history, celebrating the present, and setting the stage for the next generation of Black entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders.
Take a Sneak Peek Below at Our 2025 Lineup
From Harlem to the Future: The 100-Year Business Panel
For a century, ESRA has stood at the forefront of Black economic empowerment—quietly shaping Harlem’s skyline, building generational wealth, and protecting the dreams of thousands of families and entrepreneurs.
Now, for the first time, we gather to hear from the very leaders who built it.
From Harlem To The Future is a masterclass in survival, growth, and excellence.
🎤 Real Talk. Real Leaders. Real Harlem Legacy.
Be in the room where legacy shares the mic.
Event Details
📍 55 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
📅 June 31, 2025, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
🎟 Free
Harlem on the Rise: The ESRA 100 Block Party
Celebrating the people, power, and progress of Harlem—past, present, and future.
Get ready to bring the streets of Harlem to life! The ESRA 100 Block Party is a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and 100 years of Black excellence in real estate. This isn't your average block party though!
This is a living tribute to the generations of families and businesses who’ve built Harlem brick by brick, deed by deed.
We'll have:
🎶 Live Music & DJs
🍽️ Black-Owned Food Vendors
💼 Real Estate & Business Resources
🎨 Kids Zone, Cultural Art, and Giveaways
📣 Guest Appearances & Community Spotlights
Come for the vibes. Leave inspired. Bring your family, your friends, your lawn chair, and your pride.
📍 Harlem, NY
📅 [Event Date]
🎟 Free & Open to the Public
The Century Ball: Honoring 100 Years of Black Excellence
For 100 years, ESRA has been more than a real estate organization—it’s been a movement. A force behind Harlem’s Black wealth, homeownership, and community resilience.
This black-tie affair will bring together city leaders, innovators, cultural influencers, and longtime community members for an evening of elegance, storytelling, and vision casting.
The ESRA 100 Gala is the kind of night history writes about.
Come honor the legacy, among the very legends who lived it.
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