# Event Details - **Event Name**: Triumph of the Human Spirit and Humanities Day 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The annual celebration will include drumming, performances, elected officials, guests & more at the African Burial Grounds National MonumentAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/beaf20e0-be52-11f1-a0c5-ed8c5a3c0e2b-rimg-w572-h740-dcf8e8d8-gmir.png We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate the 7th annual Triumph of the Human Spirit and Humanities Day, honoring our ancestors, the African Burial Ground, and the Triumph of the Human Spirit monument in Foley Square (across from the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse).The event will take place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., beginning at the African Burial Ground National Monument (290 Broadway) followed by a drum procession to Foley Square, home of the Triumph of the Human Spirit monument by Dr. Lorenzo Pace.The program will include guest speakers, elected officials, performances, drumming, and singing with Dr. Lorenzo Pace, author of the acclaimed children's book Jalani and the Lock, and acclaimed dancer Jamel Gaines, who will lead a special interactive program for the city’s schoolchildren. The event is supported by Honorable Councilmember Christopher Marte.Installed in 2000 and commissioned by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, the five-story, 300-ton black granite sculpture sits near the site of a colonial-era African burial ground. Its design evokes the Middle Passage of the slave trade and the Ci Wara, a revered antelope figure in African art.For additional inormation visit Triumph of the Human Spirit - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/triumph-of-the-human-spirit-and-humanities-day-2026/100002002794769068 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: African Burial Ground National Monument - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: African Burial Ground National Monument - **lat**: 40.714538 - **long**: -74.0044649 - **full address**: African Burial Ground National Monument, 290 Broadway, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Triumph of the Human Spirit and Humanities Day 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/db8c28cd7a5f4ab7f1a499f81357f652b8949d59d5b28b0987d618483cbf9755-rimg-w731-h531-dce8e8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1790939811 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Triumph of the Human Spirit and Humanities Day 2026 being held? - **A:** Triumph of the Human Spirit and Humanities Day 2026 takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at African Burial Ground National Monument, 290 Broadway, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Triumph of the Human Spirit and Humanities Day 2026? - **A:** Triumph of the Human Spirit and Humanities Day 2026 is organized by Gwen Black Arts/Walking In The Spirit Productions. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Triumph of the Human Spirit and Humanities Day 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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The performers include legendary Nat Adderley, Jr. Quartet; Whitney Marchelle Quintet; Bradford Hayes Quartet (subbing for Ray Blue Quintet); Cindy Lou Robinson & Her Blues Band; Ronnie Burrage Quintet. To continue the Centennial celebration for legendary drummer and composer Max Roach, the event will kickoff with a special musical celebration and special remarks by Raoul Roach (Max Roach's son) This is a free community event, but ferry tickets are required. Go to www.govisland to reserve tickets . For more info and to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.artsandjazzfestny.com or email G. Black at gwenblackarts@gmail.com. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you on the island.Special Thank You to our Sponsors: Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (LAEF); LMCC (Lower Manhattan Cultural Council); Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA); K&R Realty Management; the Jazz Foundation of America; and to Sugar Hill Communications Institute, Inc. for their community support" } ] } ] ```