Community Rising Project’s 5th Annual Black August Cookout

In this segment, A’Livija Mullins-Richard speaks with Marketa & Tyrone McCants, founders of Community Rising Project about their upcoming Black August Cookout next Saturday August 8th @ Prospect Park Pavilion 12-4pm. The McCants provide historical context behind the celebration of Black August as well as what attendees can expect at the cookout. Join them next saturday for a fun time including free food, free book bags and school supplies for children, games, activities, and family-friendly programming, Know Your Rights workshops and other community resources & more!

Find out more about the work they do and or/get in touch at crpny.org or [email protected]