Cultural News

Hinchliffe Stadium—one of the last surviving Negro League ballparks in North America and former home to the New York Black Yankees, the New York Cubans, and Hall of Famer Larry Doby—has been revived through a visionary redevelopment led by RPM Development and Baye Adofo-Wilson with the City of Paterson.

In this episode of Stadium Wonders, Sports Illustrated explores the landmark’s history, cultural significance, and restoration—from its roots in Negro Leagues history to its long-awaited return.

Lord Cultural Resources was honored to contribute by developing the interpretive, facilities, and business strategy for the Charles J. Muth Museum of Hinchliffe Stadium, shaping the storytelling, visitor experience, and exhibition content that bring this legacy to life.

“This Black History Month and in the days, months and years to come we choose truth. And by supporting the work of our Black cultural organizations, we ensure all the truth will carry on.” – Lord President Joy Bailey-Bryant

This Black History Month, we’re amplifying ways Black cultural organizations are answering this moment through their everyday work. They help us grapple with big concepts, from what can we learn from the past to inform the present and future, to what happens when Black history becomes publicly contested and the plaques are removed.

“Stroll along the streets of Yellowknife and into the historic Old Town and you will see vibrant, uniquely northern public art: colourful murals on garage doors; paintings splashed on dumpsters and the sides of stores; art etched on rock; and sculptures hanging off the front of houses. You will not see any visual art, however, in a dedicated public art gallery, because the capital of the Northwest Territories doesn’t have one. The NWT Art Centre Initiative hopes to change that.” Read more about our role.