Events

The Summer Sound System Series 2026 kicks off on June 14th with Reggae Under The Bridge, then continues on July 19th before going to the Coney Island Boardwalk on Sat. August 8th; Rockaway Beach Amphitheater on Sun., Sept 6th; and then the series closes back at K Bridge Park on September 20th. Events run from...

Join us for the Essential Notes Listening Sessions on Thursday, August 13 at @thevitalshoppe—an entertaining and insightful evening centered around music, books, and culture. Featuring: Music by @djgravy Powered by @largeupdotcom

Join Jamaican singer-songwriter D'Yani @TrulyDyani for an intimate evening celebrating his forthcoming album, Live Life & Prosper. Ahead of the album's August 21 release, guests will experience the project in an intimate setting alongside D'Yani, media, creators, music industry professionals, and friends of the project. RSVP

Celebrate community involvement and bring awareness to our political prisoners who have been targeted and stolen from our communities. Register and/or Donate Please donate to support New York Curbfest 2026! Curbfest is an annual cultural event that brings together organizers and the community to raise awareness of political prisoners. This is a family fun event...

Coming up this month at @capitalone @cpfnyc #SummerStage!  Angelique Kidjo brings her multilingual fusion of Afrobeat, pop, jazz, reggae, and more back to #SummerStage in Central Park on August 23 for a FREE show with the just-announced Cimafunk and sets by DJ Freshy K in association with World Music Institute. Doors open at 6PM!

Nationwide Rallies Commemoration the 25th Anniversary of the 2001 Durban World Conference Against Racism 2026 is an important year in our international struggle for reparations. It marks the 25th anniversary of the UN World Conference Against Racism (WCAR), which produced the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action (DDPA), as well as the March 25 advancement...

NYC CORE and United Nations Working Group of People of African Descent are holding a one day Global Summit on Racial Equity On September 4, 2026, the New York City Commission on Racial Equity (NYC CORE) will convene the Inaugural NYC CORE United Nations Racial Equity Summit 2026 at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, bringing together racial equity commissions...

The Summer Sound System Series 2026 kicks off on June 14th with Reggae Under The Bridge, then continues on July 19th before going to the Coney Island Boardwalk on Sat. August 8th; Rockaway Beach Amphitheater on Sun., Sept 6th; and then the series closes back at K Bridge Park on September 20th. Events run from...