Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation

Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation

Our Afro-future Redefined.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

CULTURAL PRESERVATION

HEALTH EQUITY

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT • ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT • CULTURAL PRESERVATION • HEALTH EQUITY •

The inspiration for Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation (HCFF) is the iconic 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, an annual event created by Founder Tony Lawrence to celebrate the cultural contributions of the Black Diaspora while creating change for the Black community with Harlem at the center.   

harlem cultural festival foundation is a 501c3 committed to ensuring the the legacy of the 1969 Festival fosters cultural preservation, health equity, economic empowerment and youth development in Harlem for generations to come.  

Story & Direction by A.O.

Videography by Darvis

LOCAL FOOTPRINT.

GLOBAL IMPACT.

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As we celebrate the 55th anniversary of this historic Festival, your tax-deductible donations will help us serve the Harlem community and preserve our culture through the foundation's mission and social impact programs.

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Celebrating 55 years of soul

Celebrating 55 years of soul •

THE Oscar Award Winning documentary ‘Summer of Soul’ returned the long-lost story of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival to the world.

Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation will COMMEMORATE THE 55TH aNNIVERSARY OF this iconic legacy; and ensure its social, economic, and cultural impact creates sustainable benefits for the harlem community.

celebrating
55 Years of Soul

Photography by Simi ViJay

Presenting Sponsor

Celebrating 55 years of soul

Celebrating 55 years of soul •

January 17th

“Claudine”
50th Anniversary Screening
& Tribute to James Earl Jones
in partnership with the Apollo
New York, NY

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UPcOMING EVENTS

RECENT EVENTS

October 17th

Kick Off Reception
Presented by the Business
Council of NYS
New York, NY

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October 18th

Legacy Tribute Dinner
Presented by Harlem Community Development Corporation & PB Brasserie
New York, NY

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LEGACY
Sponsor

HERITAGE Sponsor

COMMUNITY

SOCIAL IMPACT

FESTIVAL

MUSIC

LIVE

SCREEN

TALK

COMMUNITY • SOCIAL IMPACT • FESTIVAL • MUSIC • LIVE • SCREEN • TALK •

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