The Black Experience in NYC
WATCH: A Glimpse into Black Culture in NYC
CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS
Neon Christina Champions the LGBTQ+ West Indian Community
Christopher Udemezue, better known as Neon Christina, brings together culture and queer identity through a variety of arts platforms.
NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDES
A Weekend Exploring Black-Owned Crown Heights
Explore Black-owned restaurants, shops and cultural spots in this lively neighborhood.
A Weekend Exploring Black-Owned Harlem
Make an itinerary out of visiting Black-owned restaurants, shops and cultural spots in this vibrant and historic Manhattan neighborhood.
A Weekend Exploring Black-Owned Flatbush
Make an itinerary out of visiting Black-owned venues and attractions in this culturally rich Brooklyn neighborhood.
BLACK ART EXHIBITIONS IN NYC
Byenveni
Haitian artists focus on the concept of home for this multimedia show in Harlem.
Harlem Hospital Murals
The restored WPA murals are on view at Harlem Hospital Center.
Sonya Clark: We Are Each Other
Sonya Clark, part of the Museum of Arts and Design's inaugural show in its Columbus Circle location, returns for her first NYC solo show.
LOVE LETTERS
Love Letter to NYC: Nigeria Ealey
The creator of NYC clothing brand TIER remembers his time growing up in Downtown Brooklyn.
Love Letter to NYC: Rondel Holder
Brooklynite and world traveler Rondel Holder takes to heart the job of celebrating the Black experience in NYC.
Love Letter to NYC: Sade Lythcott
Harlem is poetic inspiration for theater luminary Sade Lythcott and her love of NYC.
RISING STARS OF THE BLACK COMMUNITY
Rising Stars: Cynthia Gordy Giwa and Tayo Giwa
The couple behind Black-Owned Brooklyn find inspiration in their Bed-Stuy community—and each other.
Rising Star: Imani Ellis
Ellis grew a potluck dinner into a thriving community of Black professionals.
Rising Star: Brandi Cheyenne Harper
What’s next for this artist and teacher? Making knitting more accessible and creating more regenerative spaces.
MORE TO EXPLORE
Black History and Culture Sites in NYC
Check out landmarks and venues across the five boroughs that help tell the story of Black history.
Black-Owned Bookstores in NYC
Explore these four Black-owned bookstores with selections that showcase the cultural diversity of New York City.
NYC’s Pre–Civil War Free Black Communities
Across the five boroughs, a handful of Black communities thrived before the Civil War.
