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Black-Owned NYC Guide: Celebrating Black History Month!

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January 27, 2023

As we recognize and honor the people and events that shaped and contributed to our history this Black History Month, we’re highlighting events & local businesses that are making history in present day NYC and beyond. Check out some Black History Month celebrations happening all around our NYC Ferry Landings, and explore our “Black-Owned NYC Guide” – a compiled a list of some of our favorite spots you can support year-round, categorized by bites, shops, and activities.

Black History Month Celebration Events

What: Teen Film: Hidden Figures
Where: Soundview Library
⛴: Soundview Route
?: Soundview Landing
When: Thursday, February 23, 2023, 2:45 – 4:45 PM

What: Black History Month Kahoot! Teen Coloring 
Where: Soundview Library
⛴: Soundview Route
?: Soundview Landing
When: Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 3 – 4 PM

What: The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Aretha Franklin For Kids + More: Black History Month Celebration
Where: Brooklyn Bowl
⛴: East River Route
?: North Williamsburg Landing
When: Sunday, February 19, 12 PM

What: The Harlem Fine Arts Show 15th Anniversary Celebration: Celebrating Art and Culture in America
Where: The Glasshouse NYC
⛴: St. George Route
?: Midtown West Landing
When: February 24, 25 & 26

What: Candlelight: Celebrating Black America
Where: The Opera House
⛴: South Brooklyn Route
?: South Williamsburg Landing
When: Saturday, February 25, 6 or 9 PM

What: NYC Laughs: Laughter in the City
Where: 6 River Terrace
⛴: St. George Route
?: Battery Park City Landing Landing
When: Thursday, February 16, 7:30 PM

What: Kindred: A Solo Exhibition 
Where: Sweet Loraine Gallery
⛴: South Brooklyn Route
?: Red Hook Landing
When: February 24, 25 & 26

What: Black History Month Awards & Book Release
Where: AAFE & bKnd CommUnity Resource Center
⛴: South Brooklyn Route
?: Corlears Hook Landing
When: Sunday, February 26, 12:30 PM

What: Various Events
Where: Center for Fiction, New York Public Library, FIT Black History Month

Can’t make it to these events? Here are local Black-Owned NYC businesses to dine, shop, and enjoy the day at.

Black-Owned: BITES

Little Pie Company

Bakery shop that serves up delicious desserts made from scratch. 

⛴: St. George Route
?: Midtown West Landing (14 minute walk)

Murphy’s

Cafe and “small bites” – known for its iconic Jamaican patties and Coco Bread.

⛴: Soundview Route
?: Stuyvesant Cove Landing (15 minute walk)

 

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Kokomo NYC

A “Caribbean Experience” with food and specialty cocktails. 

⛴: East River Route
?: North Williamsburg Landing (8 minute walk)

 

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Black-Owned: SHOPS 

Legacy Dumbo

Record store and community music hub with events and more. 

⛴: South Brooklyn + East River Routes
?: Dumbo Landing

 

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Brother Vellies

Shoes & accessories designed in Brooklyn and handcrafted. 

⛴: East River Route
?: Greenpoint Landing

 

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Hip Hop Closet

Family-owned clothing & accessories boutique – by appointment only. 

⛴: Astoria Route
?: Brooklyn Navy Landing

 

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Black-Owned: ACTIVITIES 

HusH Hip Hop Tours

HusH is an acronym that stands for Us in Hip Hop® and HusH has been providing the dopest and most exclusive cultural tours and experiences in New York City for over two decades.

⛴: Astoria Route
?: Brooklyn Navy Yard Landing

 

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Williamsburg Music Center

Brooklyn’s Black-founded Jazz club and musician-run 501(c) supporting the arts and community since 1981.

⛴: East River Route
?: South Williamsburg Landing

Stuart Cinema

Independent movie theater and cafe. 

⛴: East River Route
?: North Williamsburg Landing

 

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Paint N Pour

Creative twist on “paint ‘n sip” with food, fun, and all-you-can-drink open bar. Classes and one-off events! 

⛴: South Brooklyn Route
?: Corlears Hook Landing

 

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The Hard Swallow

Rock and roll neo-dive bar know for its “Cheap Beer and Booze.”

⛴: Soundview Route
?: Stuyvesant Cove Landing

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