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NYC Darkness RISING: Live 7: Black Mental Health Block Party & Concert

  • Adam Clayton Powell Plaza 163 West 125th Street New York, NY, 10027 United States (map)

Darkness RISING: Live is an annual FREE music and mental health event. Now in its 7th year, the block party features the Black Broadway community and NYC local singers performing inspirational songs + Black mental health providers as guest speakers. The event is hosted by Darkness RISING Project Nonprofit, a 501(c)3 organization which provides direct mental health resources to marginalized communities. 

The event will be on 8/24 from 2-6pm at Adam Clayton Powell Plaza in Harlem, NY (163 W 125th St). Enjoy a live concert, free dance class, wellness workshops, vendor marketplace, food trucks, live music, giveaways, and more. This event is free and open to the public.



Be there for:

☀️ Live music

☀️ DJ

☀️ Giveaways

☀️ African dance class

☀️ Vendors

☀️ Food trucks

☀️ Free mental health resources

☀️ Wellness workshops

☀️ Interactive art



Darkness RISING: Live is a benefit concert featuring the Black Broadway and NYC community performing inspirational songs for Black mental health and Black mental health providers as guest speakers. This exciting event is hosted by Darkness RISING Project Nonprofit, a Black-led 501(c)3 organization that provides direct mental health resources to the Black community. Past performers include stars from the Black Broadway community from shows such as HAMILTON, DREAMGIRLS WEST END, AIN'T TOO PROUD, ALADDIN, LES MISERABLES, THE COLOR PURPLE, THE LION KING, and more. This event includes vendors, food trucks, Black mental health professionals, wellness workshops, free resources, giveaways, live music, and more!

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