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Lupita Nyong’o, Black Thought, Storm Reid and Baratunde Thurston Among Performers at “MLK Now 2018

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7 years ago

January 9, 2018

Third Annual Event Organized by Blackout for Human Rights to be held on MLK Day (Jan. 15th) at Riverside Church in Harlem, NY; Hosted in partnership with Campaign for Black Male Achievement, Color of Change, PICO National Network, and The Root

Blackout for Human Rights will host its 3rd Annual “MLK Now”, a free event celebrating the words and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hosted in partnership with the Campaign for Black Male Achievement (CBMA), Color of Change, PICO National Network, and The Root, MLK Now 2018 will feature Oscar-Winner and BLACK PANTHER star Lupita Nyong’o, Grammy-Winning Hip Hop MC/Lyricist Black Thought of The Roots, and A WRINKLE IN TIME star Storm Reid, with Comedian and Author Baratunde Thurston returning this year as event M.C. Additional performers for MLK Now 2018 will be announced later this week.

Since 2016, MLK Now has brought together a cross-section of artists, performers and thought-leaders to pay homage to Dr. King and other revolutionary figures throughout history. Influential artists and entertainers that have performed at MLK Now include Chris Rock, Olivia Wilde, Q-Tip, Harry Belafonte, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Octavia Spencer, Michael B. Jordan, Omari Hardwick, Olivia Wilde, Uzo Aduba, Andre Holland, Anika Noni Rose, J. Cole, Adepero Oduye, India.Arie, and more. Admission to MLK Now is FREE and open to the public.

The talent line-up for MLK Now will be announced in the coming days! For real-time updates, check back here or follow the hashtag #MLKNow2018.

*PLEASE BE ADVISED:

Due to high attendance, entrance to the event is not guaranteed without pre-registration.

Doors open at 12:30p and will close at 1:50p so that the program may begin promptly at 2:00p. There is no reserved seating (all will be on a first-come, first-serve basis) so please arrive on time!

For security reasons, we highly advise against bringing large bags and/or purses to the event, which would slow down the check-in process and may cause additional delays

For more info, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mlk-now-2018-tickets-41849036595?aff=erelexpmlt

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Gotham Buds Hosts Community-Centered 4/20 Celebration in the Heart of Harlem

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5 days ago

April 16, 2025

Adavie Gutierrez

New York, NY– April 16, 2025 – Gotham Buds, Harlem’s homegrown dispensary, is throwing its biggest event of the year to celebrate 4/20 with the community that built it. Hosted by NYC’s own Mr. Commodore and Rayyy Rayyy, the celebration will feature hourly giveaways, classic games, a live DJ, a curated photo booth experience, food vendors, and a major prize giveaway for one lucky winner at exactly 4:20 PM. Leading cannabis brands like TICAL, ROVE, To The Moon, and more will also be on-site, connecting with customers and sharing exclusive offering.

WHEN: Sunday, April 20, 2025

TIME: 12:00 PM- 6:00 PM

WHERE: GOTHAM BUDS- 248 W 125TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10027

“Celebrating 4/20 in Harlem with the people we see and serve every day is an honor. This holiday is rooted in freedom, resilience, and the ongoing fight for equity — and for us, it’s also about joy. Creating safe, relaxed spaces where we can come together, laugh, and share in the moment is everything.”
— Malika Bellamy, Co-Owner, VP of Communications & Marketing, Gotham Buds

This event is a love letter to Harlem — a vibrant, chill, and community-rooted day designed to honor those who continue to support Gotham Buds. Expect positive vibes, live IG coverage, and a real celebration of culture, cannabis, and connection.

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ABOUT GOTHAM BUDS

Gotham Buds is the premier cannabis brand built by New Yorkers for New Yorkers. Located in the heart of Harlem, they offer one of the largest curated selections of homegrown cannabis and smoking accessories, luxurious apparel, and audio entertainment in NYC. Gotham Buds is committed to redefining the wellness landscape and making the transformative power of cannabis accessible. Learn more at www.gothambudsny.com.