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...
Celebrate a Living Reggae Legend! Join us for Marcia Aitken's Birthday Bash — "I'm Still In Love With You" — honoring one of Jamaica's most beloved female Reggae icons! The incomparable Marcia Aitken gave the world timeless classics like "I'm Still In Love With You Boy" and "My Man," helping shape the golden era of...
1st Annual Rasta Family Day A day of culture, Community, and Good Vibes Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 12 Noon - Until Prospect Park Carousel Entrance Enter the park at Willink Entrance (Flatbush Ave. & Empire Blvd.)
Presented by the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival Featuring In conversation with Dantae Elliott (JA) The beach, despite its early setting in the Caribbean as the port of arrival marking an indefinite future of terror and toil, in the 20th century became synonymous with freedom and rest. It now adorns postcards and holiday brochures, promising beauty...
Due to inclement weather, Reggae Under the Bridge on Sun. 2026-09-20 is cancelled. New York City: Your reward for enduring another winter is just around the corner! 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...
Brooklyn Talks with Shyne. Join us on Monday, September 21st for a one on one conversation with the Grammy award winning rapper turned political leader who has spent the last 18 years dedicated to the sustainable development of Belize. This year marks 26 years since the release of Shyne’s self-titled debut album and the beginning...
Global Citizen Festival: New York Great Lawn, Central Park, New YorkSeptember 26, 2026 Global Citizen Festival is an annual music festival where fans take actions toward ending extreme poverty in order to earn free tickets. Our festivals bring together Global Citizens, artists, activists, world leaders, philanthropists, corporate leaders, and more, with one collective mission: end...
🚨 BROOKLYN, ARE YOU READY?! 🚨 🌟 Bushman (@original_bushman) is heading to #Brooklyn! 📅 Saturday, September 26 🔥 Don’t miss this unforgettable night of vibes, music, and energy! Tickets Doors 7pm, Show 9pm #Bushman #BrooklynEvents #LiveMusic
Don’t miss Somi this Thursday, October 1 at Sony Hall in NYC as part of the World Music Institute (WMI) Women’s Voices Series. An acclaimed vocalist, composer, actor, playwright, scholar, and activist, Somi blends African traditions, jazz, and social consciousness. Lauded by the NY Times as “distinctive,” “compassionate,” and “seductive”, Somi will present works from...
