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SUMMARY:CurbFest for Political Prisoners
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate community involvement and bring awareness to our political prisoners who have been targeted and stolen from our communities. \n\n\n\n\nMusic and Performances\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nLetter Writing\n\n\n\nPoster Making / Arts & Crafts\n\n\n\nFree Food\n\n\n\n\nRegister and/or Donate \n\n\n\nPlease 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 including performances\, tabling\, food\, music\, vendors\, storytelling\, face painting\, etc. \n\n\n\nPRISONER OF WAR (POW’S) are clandestine freedom fighters who were captured while engaging the enemy in armed military action for the national liberation of our people. \n\n\n\nPOLITICAL PRISONERS (PP’s) in the United States as individuals who are incarcerated because of political beliefs and/or actions in the Black Liberation Movement that are in opposition to the policies of the United States Federal & State governments and the ruling elite. \n\n\n\nPRISONERS OF POLITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS as individuals who\, as a result of their capture and incarceration for committing social crimes\, become politically conscious and actively opposed to the policies of the United States Federal & State governments in general and its racist criminal justice system in particular. \n\n\n\nPURPOSE AND AIMS: \n\n\n\n1st Aim: The Curbfest for Political Prisoners connects organizers with community members to raise funds and awareness for political prisoners and share ways community to get involved in the movement . \n\n\n\n2nd Aim: The Curbfest for Political Prisoners is a collaborative effort implemented by organizations and community leaders to further connect and bring other grassroots community based organization together with a focus on centering Political Prisoners plight and dialogue within their organizations. \n\n\n\n3rd Aim: The Curbfest Event for Political Prisoners is committed to sharing learned lessons\, health practices and community survival strategies with the local community in political sessions. \n\n\n\n4th Aim: The Curbfest Event for Political Prisoners express the work all the organizers and organizations are doing as it relates to supporting Political prisoners and our communities.
URL:https://powerofreggae.com/event/curbfest-for-political-prisoners-2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Ujamaa Health Foods Store\, 406 Utica Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11213\, United States
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SUMMARY:Angelique Kidjo
DESCRIPTION:Coming up this month at @capitalone @cpfnyc #SummerStage!  \n\n\n\nAngelique 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. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 6PM!
URL:https://powerofreggae.com/event/angelique-kidjo-2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Rumsey Playfield in Central Park\, Rumsey Playfield\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
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SUMMARY:Durban World Conference Against Racism 25th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Nationwide Rallies Commemoration the 25th Anniversary of the 2001 Durban World Conference Against Racism \n\n\n\n2026 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 of the DDPA through UN Resolution A/80/L.48\, entitled Declaration of the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and Racialized Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity. \n\n\n\nMore Info: https://durbanreparations.org \n\n\n\nDecember 12th Movement \n\n\n\n\nhttps://d12m.com/\n\n\n\n@December12thMovement\n\n\n\n\nDurban Reparations \n\n\n\n\nhttps://durbanreparations.org/\n\n\n\n@durban400reparations
URL:https://powerofreggae.com/event/durban-world-conference-against-racism-anniversary-2026/
LOCATION:Fulton Park\, 70 Chauncey Street\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11233\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brooklyn Roots Live
DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn Roots Outdoor Sound System Vinyl Reggae Series 2026 \n\n\n\nAugust 30\, 2026 is the day for #LegacyTheReunion—a powerful celebration of Reggae sound system culture\, bringing together some of the most elite names in the business for one unforgettable afternoon! \n\n\n\nPresented by #RootsNRiddimNYC as part of the Strictly Vinyl Summer Session Series. \n\n\n\nFREE ADMISSION (Donations Welcome) \n\n\n\nTime: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM \n\n\n\nLocation: Herbert Von King Amphitheater\, Bed-Stuy\, Brooklyn \n\n\n\n*Powered by AfrikanVybz Hi-Fi \n\n\n\n*Sponsored in part by #LiveReggaeNYC \n\n\n\nOn the Lineup! \n\n\n\nDownbeat the Ruler (Tony Screw) & Shinehead (Kingston 12 Hi-Fi) \n\n\n\nWitness a special tribute to a legendary professional relationship. Long before becoming an international recording star\, Shinehead launched his career in the early 1980s as a resident deejay and lyricist for the legendary Downbeat the Ruler\, led by the iconic Tony Screw. This reunion honors a partnership that helped shape Reggae and Dancehall history. \n\n\n\nSir Tommy \n\n\n\nA true pioneer of New York City’s Reggae sound system movement. Sir Tommy helped connect Brooklyn to Kingston through unforgettable dances while building the influential Sir Tommy’s record label and recording studio\, which introduced and produced many major dancehall artists during the 1980s. \n\n\n\nJah Wise \n\n\n\nFrom carrying speaker boxes as a young “box boy” to becoming one of Reggae’s most respected selectors\, Jah Wise earned his place as a star of Tippatone Hi-Fi. Renowned for his exceptional vinyl collection and unmatched musical knowledge\, he remains one of the most respected figures on the Reggae circuit. \n\n\n\nAlso Featuring: \n\n\n\nDJ Misbehavior\, Chanter\, and Mellow Tex\, three crowd favorites who continue to keep New York’s Reggae scene vibrant with their energy\, musical selections\, and love for the culture! \n\n\n\nIf you love authentic Reggae\, legendary sound systems\, and the rich history of vinyl culture\, Legacy The Reunion is where you need to be on August 30! \n\n\n\n#reggae #Reggaeholics for “real” Reggae Lovers! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRoots N Riddim NYC is proud to announce the return of the 4th annual “Brooklyn Roots” Outdoor Sound System Vinyl Reggae Series! One of summer’s most anticipated traditions! No shortcuts—just pure analog vibrations under the Brooklyn sun. Join us as we cultivate the culture and keep it growing. \n\n\n\nThe roots are running deep! For 4 years we’ve gathered to celebrate the heartbeat of our community through the power of the sound system and reggae music. This isn’t just a party\, it’s a preservation of the craft. We’re inviting you to experience the warmth of authentic vinyl and the strength of our collective Riddims. \n\n\n\nFree + Family Friendly + Live Performances + Local Vendors \n\n\n\nNOTE: These are early sessions (1PM – 7PM) with tighter time restrictions\, so come out early!\n\n\n\nPowered by @afrikanvybz_hifi \n\n\n\n#soundsystemculture #rootsreggae #rootsmusic #dubreggae #dubbing #allvinyl
URL:https://powerofreggae.com/event/brooklyn-roots-live-2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Herbert Von King Amphitheater\, 670 Lafayette Ave.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Reggae
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