Black Histories and Black Futures

Join us for a full day of celebrating community at Weeksville Heritage Center as we honor Black histories and Black futures! Take part in an enriching lineup of events—from sacred drumming and hands-on workshops to thought-provoking talks and some friendly trivia competition. Connect with local vendors, enjoy free smoothies and desserts, and engage with social justice organizations making an impact right here in Brooklyn. 

Come for the history, stay for the joy! Shop from Black-owned businesses, meet change-makers and celebrate resilience, creativity, and radical love. Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and build the future—together.

Schedule of Events

10AM – Sacred Drumming w/Linda Lopes

11AM 

• Vendor Market opens
  • Free desserts will be in the cafe while supplies last! 

12PM 

• Workshop: Color & Thrive w/Stapledon Arts
• Exhibition Tour: Rikers Public Memory Project
• Historic House Tour

1PM

• Torchlight Talk: Let This Radicalize You! by Mariame Kaba and Kelly Hayes (RSVP REQUIRED)

2PM

• Workshop: Make Your Signature Scent w/Bizzie Body 
• Historic House Tour

3PM

• Workshop: Illuminating Our Light (Gemstone Candle-Making)

4:30PM

• Black History Trivia Show! Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants! 

6PM

• Karaoke w/Sounds by Neisey

Social Justice Organizations (Tabling in Atrium)

• Courtwatch NYC
• Prison Library Support Network 
• Release Aging People in Prison/RAPP Campaign 
• Saxapahaw Prison Books  
• Survived and Punished NY 

Vendors

• 18 August Ave
• Bizzie Body
• Ebaata Skincare
• Henna Get A What What! 
• Regal Roots
• Seda By Tunisia
• Sscarlet’s Web Bookstore
• Scented by Missi
• Stapledon Arts
• Stretch therapy w/Slam Duncan Wellness (FREE)