Harlem Festival of Culture Foundation, the official non-profit organization of the highly anticipated upcoming Harlem Festival of Culture (HFC), the premiere celebration of Black music and Black culture will host two, free, community-focused events to benefit the greater Harlem/Upper Manhattan community with a special appearance by two-time NBA All-Star and New York Knicks legend and Owner of social impact brand FISLL, Allan Houston.
Through strategic partnerships and an innovative approach to community development, HFC Co-Founders and Foundation Co-Chairs Musa Jackson and Nikoa Evans aimed to provide year round access and resources to create economic and social equity for the Harlem community. The June events are hosted in partnership with Harlem Festival of Culture presenting sponsor Northwell Health. “We are excited to partner with the Harlem Festival of Culture and Harlem Festival of Culture Foundation to support the vibrant, cultural, and artistic community of Harlem. At Northwell Health, we believe that health is more than just physical well-being. It encompasses the social, economic, and cultural factors that shape our lives, and we are committed to raising the health of all the communities we serve. Our partnership with the Harlem Festival of Culture represents an important step in our effort to support the health of Harlem, which is one of our priority communities,” says Dr. Debbie Salas-Lopez, Senior Vice President, Community & Population Health, Northwell Health.
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