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Darkness Rising Project Nonprofit

Darkness RISING is an arts and mental health 501(c)3 nonprofit.

We reimagine and provide safe, equitable mental health resources and arts programming for the Black community and marginalized communities.

08/23/2025

Today.

🗓️ Saturday 8/23 | 2-6 | FREE 📍 Adam Clayton Powell Plaza, Harlem

Pull up. Bring a chair. Bring a friend!

08/23/2025

🔥 Darkness RISING: Live - TODAY in Harlem! - https://mailchi.mp/darknessrisingproject/todayxnharlem

08/22/2025

🙌🏾 Thank you to everyone who came out to Darkness RISING: The Juke Joint last night!

We celebrated Black joy, had powerful conversations on Black men’s mental health, and danced the night away.

Shoutout to the team that made it possible:

🎶 Vision –
🧡 The DR Team & Board
🎤 Host –
🎙️ Singers –
🗣️Guest therapist Kalisha Smith
🙌🏾 Panel
📸 Photos –
🍸 Drinks -
🎧 DJ –
🎥 Video – + (Video testimonials)

Thank you , for your beautiful space!

08/22/2025

✨Welcome to the Block, ! 
We’re beyond excited to have this powerhouse artist join the DR Fam, thanks to  
Catch Kyle live at NYC Darkness RISING: Live 8. You don’t want to miss it!   RSVP today, 🔗 in bio 
🗓️ Saturday 8/23 | 2-6 | FREE 📍 Adam Clayton Powell Plaza, Harlem

08/22/2025

📅 Darkness RISING: Live: The Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party Schedule is HERE!
Music, dance, wellness, vendors + more all day long

⏰2pm Kickoff
- Performances throughout the day
- Dance + interactive moments
- Vendors + community resources
- And don’t miss the GIVEAWAYS!

Pull up, bring your people, and let’s celebrate together!

08/21/2025

👑Artist Announcement:

Ya’ll! Please welcome King to NYC Darkness RISING: Live 8!

King is our INCREDIBLE Creative Director, Singer AND Co-Host of the block party!

RSVP today to see King in action, 🔗 in bio!

🗓️Saturday 8/23
2-6pm | FREE
📍Adam Clayton Powell Plaza, Harlem

ABOUT KING:

Antonio King, preferably called “King”,
has studied at the University of Southern Indiana and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. Some of King’s favorite credits are Dreamgirls (Jimmy Early), Little Shop of Horrors (Audrey II), the 2nd Broadway National Tour of Jersey Boys (Barry), and originating the role of Prince in Norwegian Cruise Line’s upcoming attraction Revolution: A Celebration of Prince directed/choreographed by Patti Wilcox.
King is also a passionate content creator with over 24k followers and millions of views on all his social media platforms. You can keep up with King on Instagram/Tik Tok!
Trust. Your. Gift.
Romans 12:2

Follow: .king_32

08/20/2025

✨ Join us TONIGHT at 7:30PM for a LIVE chat with & !

We’ll dive into artistry + mental health, then catch them performing in Harlem this week:

🪩 The Juke Joint
📅 Thurs 8/21 | 6–9PM
📍 Artfull Walls Gallery

🙌🏾 The Block Party
📅 Sat 8/23 | 2–6PM
📍 Adam Clayton Powell Plaza

Links in bio!

08/20/2025

🎤Artist Announcement:

We’re so excited to welcome Alondra Belén to NYC Darkness RISING: Live 8!

RSVP today to see Alondra perform live!

🗓️Saturday 8/23
2-6pm | FREE
📍Adam Clayton Powell Plaza, Harlem

ABOUT ALONDRA:

Alondra is an NYC based performer from Cayey, Puerto Rico. Select theatre credits include: Hip Hop Cinderella (Off-Broadway), Rent (Mimi), Aida, Welcome to Arroyo’s (Molly), Beautiful, and Evita. Alondra is THRILLED to be a part of Darkness Rising’s Block Party this year in Harlem! It means the world to support an organization that brings awareness of mental health and help to Black communities and justice involved POC. www.alondrabelen.com

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08/19/2025

🎤Artist Announcement:

We’re thrilled to welcome DeMarius R. Copes to NYC Darkness RISING: Live 8, the Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party! DeMarius joins the DR family thanks to

RSVP now to see DeMarius perform live!

🗓️Saturday 8/23
2-6pm | FREE
📍Adam Clayton Powell Plaza, Harlem

ABOUT DEMARIUS:
Broadway: Elf the Musical (2024 Revival) Some Like It Hot (OBC) and Mean Girls the Musical (OBC). Off-Brodway: Once Upon A Mattress (New York City Center Encores!). Tours: Hamilton (second national) and Newsies (first national). Regional: Midnight in the Garden(Goodman Theatre) Mean Girls (National Theatre, DC), The Prom (Alliance Theatre, Atlanta) and A Chorus Line ( Maltz Jupiter Theatre).

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08/18/2025

🎶Meet the Darkness RISING: Live Band!

They’re bringing the rhythm and energy to our Black Arts & Mental Health Block Party THIS Saturday in Harlem!

- Musical Director/Keys
- Bass
- Drums
Mark Gibbs - Guitar

📅 Saturday, 8/23
🕑 2 - 6pm
📍 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Plaza

Pull up for incredible performances, community, wellness resources, and LIVE music that will have you on your feet.

This is a FREE event. Come celebrate with us! 🙌🏾

08/17/2025

Mariame Kaba, Aisha Jackson & Black August ✊🏾 - https://mailchi.mp/darknessrisingproject/mariame-kaba-aisha-jackson-black-august

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New York, NY

Telephone

+19292515121

Website

http://darknessrisingproject.org/

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