House of Melo: Where Tomorrows Are Promised

Carmelo Anthony

From October 2025 through January 2026, Central Library became House of Melo HQ. Curated by award-winning writer D. Watkins and creative director Khalilah Beavers, the exhibition offered rare artifacts, personal collections, and cultural mementos that highlighted Carmelo Anthony’s impact on sports, style, business, and social justice. Special limited-edition library cards were created for the exhibit and available exclusively at House of Melo HQ. 

Through public programs and neighborhood branch activations, the initiative reflects both Anthony’s legacy and the Library’s mission: to make culture, history, and opportunity accessible to everyone. 

Programming in a series called the House of Melo Community Empowerment Symposium will continue through 2026. Led by local leaders and Carmelo Anthony's longtime collaborators, this symposium offers real access to tools for creative and professional growth.

Events

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  Africa as the Home Court: Experiencing the Diaspora Through Culinary Connection with Dr. Kishi Ducre

  This experience celebrates the global bond that links Africans on the continent with their descendants across the diaspora&mdash…

  Johnston Square

  February 26, 6 PM
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  From Truth to Punchlines: “The Funniest Story is Your Real Story” with Fred Watkins

  In this workshop, participants will learn how to take honest experiences and turn them into structured jokes. We will break…

  Central Library

  April 16, 6:30 PM

Hear from Melo

Hear from Carmelo Anthony as you explore his interactive exhibit, the House of Melo

About Carmelo Anthony

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductee, 10-time NBA All-Star, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Carmelo Anthony has led a storied career—earning three Olympic gold medals and ranking in the top ten on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. This fall, he will join NBC as an NBA Analyst, offering his unique perspective and experience from over two decades. Off the court, Anthony has built a global presence through business ventures and philanthropic efforts. Alongside longtime business partner Asani Swann, he co-founded VII(N) The Seventh Estate, a global wine estate brand. The pair also launched Creative 7, a purpose-driven, multi-platform content company focused on television, film, audio, and digital storytelling. Anthony currently executive produces and hosts 7pm in Brooklyn, a top-charting digital series created in partnership with Wave Sports + Entertainment. The show explores the intersection of basketball and culture. His lifestyle brand, STAYME7O, reflects his personal mantra and mindset, aiming to build a supportive community and positively impact lives. Anthony is a New York Times bestselling author with his memoir, Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised, which details the stories of his upbringing and the immeasurable odds he overcame to make it to where he is today. Social justice and equality have informed and continue to serve as the throughline for all of Anthony’s endeavors, including his work as co-founder of The Social Change Fund, which was created in response to the continued racial injustice across our country and aims to support critical and timely issues impacting the Black community.