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Summer of Soul / Harlem Festival of Culture
Hello Friend!
My name is Musa Jackson and as a child, I was one of the original Harlemites who attended the historic Harlem Cultural Festival of ‘69 and also starred in the Oscar winning documentary Summer of Soul. Harlem Festival of Culture (HFC,) a 3 day cultural celebration taking place July 28-30 in East Harlem’s Randall’s Island, will return this iconic annual Festival to Harlem and NYC, while also reimagining the 53 year legacy of the original.
Many of the 300,000 attendees who attended the 1969 Festival and were so beautifully represented in the Summer of Soul documentary, resided in New York City Housing Authority developments or NYCHA where I was also raised by my Mother along with my siblings. My mother still lives in the same apartment to this day. I am so grateful to her and the NYCHA community that provided the loving childhood I so fondly remember; and for the opportunities my mother provided to expose me to the rich educational and cultural experiences NYC had to offer. Attending this historic festival in Harlem as a 4 year old child is one of these special memories, one that changed the trajectory of my life and likely that of many of the other 300,000 attendees who have long since been forgotten. This iconic celebration provided a safe space for cultural enrichment, healing and wellbeing for the Harlem community. I am committed to ensuring that this legacy is never forgotten again and that young children and families like mine are provided the opportunity to attend this year’s Harlem Festival of Culture and in years to come.
Harlem Festival of Culture Foundation ( HFCF), a 501c3 non-profit, is committed to creating social impact for the Harlem community in the areas of economic development, health equity and youth development. HFCF has launched a fundraiser to provide the opportunity to NYCHA families to attend the Festival July 28th – 30th. We invite you to join us in this effort with a tax deductible charitable contribution toward this goal. Your donation will help support free admission for NYCHA residents.
How your generosity will support HFCF’s efforts:
$75 = 1 attendee
$225= 3 attendees
$750 = 10 attendees
$1500 = 20 attendees
DONATE TODAY:
Donations can be made at https://www.hfcfoundation.org/giving or scan the QR code below.
Let’s give Harlem residents a Summer to remember! Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Musa Jackson
Co-Chairperson
HFCF | Harlem Festival of Culture Foundation, Inc.
@hfcfoundationeimpact
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