NYC Darkness RISING: Live 8, The Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party

Darkness RISING: Live is an annual FREE arts and mental health event. Now in our 8th 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 that provides direct mental health resources to marginalized communities.

Be there for:☀️ Live music/concert☀️ DJ☀️ Giveaways☀️ Dance performances☀️ Line dancing☀️ Vendors☀️ Food trucks☀️ Free mental health resources☀️ Wellness workshops☀️ Interactive art

BLOCK PARTY DETAILS:Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025Time: 2- 6 pm ETPlace: Adam Clayton Powell Plaza163 W. 125th St.Harlem, NYC

It’s a family-friendly event and all communities are welcome!

NYC Darkness RISING: Live 8 is sponsored by The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund. We are excited to partner with Harlem Unity Market!

⭐️LEARN MORE: darknessrisingproject.org

Instagram: @darknessrisingproject

Facebook: @darknessrisingproject

Twitter: @DarkRiseProject

⭐️DONATE: bit.ly/DRPGives

ABOUT: Any donations will benefit Darkness RISING Nonprofit, a 501(c)3 mental health organization that provides direct mental health resources and creates access to mental health resources in the Black community. Darkness RISING offers various resources, including Help Me Find a Therapist, REBUILD, Broadway for Mental Health Support in partnership with Adrienne Warren, a mental health album on all platforms, a Music & Mental Health Video Series on YouTube, live touring concerts, a Black Mental Health Provider Database, a free Black mental health resource packet, free year-round community Wellness Wednesday Workshops and more.

Disclaimer: Please be advised that photography and videography will be conducted at the event for promotional and documentation purposes.

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