Congo Square: The Sacred Ground That Gave Birth to Jazz

sepi One of New Orleans’ most powerful and transformative tours is both self-guided and completely free. Tucked at the edge of the French Quarter and Tremé neighborhoods, Louis Armstrong Park holds within it a space that has carried the heartbeat of Black resistance and resilience for over three centuries: Congo Square. Shaded by ancient oaks,…
Black Music Festivals in 2025

AFROPUNK BLKTOPIA Brooklyn, NYAugust 23–24, 2025 AFROPUNK isn’t just a festival — it’s a lifestyle, a statement, a sanctuary. What began as a 2003 documentary spotlighting Black punk culture has evolved into one of the most powerful global celebrations of Black individuality and radical creativity. In 2025, AFROPUNK returns to its spiritual home in Brooklyn…