Darkness RISING Live: 8! 

Hosted by Darkness RISING Project Nonprofit

Date & Time: Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 at 1:30 pm EST

Location: Adam Clayton Powell Plaza, 163 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027

About the Event: Darkness RISING: Live is an annual FREE music and mental health event. Now in our 8th year, the block party features the Black Broadway community and 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. 

Be there for: 

☀️ Live music

☀️ DJ 

☀️ Giveaways

☀️ Yoga

☀️ African dance class

☀️ Vendors 

☀️ Food trucks 

☀️ Free mental health resources 

☀️ Wellness workshops 

☀️ Interactive art

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