CCCADI is honored to be highlighted as a stop during tomorrow’s Harlem Culture Crawl, part of a weekend celebrating the art, history, and creative spirit that defines Harlem.
It will feel like summer outside tomorrow. Come through, bring a friend, and explore our 50th anniversary exhibition “Jab, J’ouvert, Revelry & Resistance” with us, on a tour led by our beloved Michael Manswell 🇹🇹 , of @somethingpositiveinc !!
We’re proud to be part of this collective experience highlighting the institutions and artists who carry forward the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance while shaping what’s next.
🗓️ Sunday, May 17
⏰ 12PM-5PM
📍 CCCADI Firehouse (120 E 125th St.)
The legacy continues.
Our founder, Cheryl Byron, performs “Ancestral Chant,” an original work that remains part of Something Positive’s repertoire today.
On June 6, Echoes of the Ancestors brings past and present into conversation through new and emerging works rooted in memory, movement, and cultural expression.
🎟 somethingpositive2026.eventbrite.com
OR link in bio.
#SomethingPositiveInc #EchoesOfTheAncestors #BrooklynArts #AfricanDiaspora #DanceTheater
Echoes of the Ancestors
June 6 • Brooklyn
An evening of dance, music, and storytelling rooted in the traditions and cultural memory of the African Diaspora.
Presented by Something Positive Inc., the program features new and emerging works that honor ancestral legacies while exploring how those histories continue to shape the present.
🗓 Saturday, June 6
🕖 7 PM
📍 Kumble Theater at Long Island University
🎟 General Admission: $30
Tickets: somethingpositive2026.eventbrite.com OR LINK IN BIO 😎
#SomethingPositiveInc #Brooklyn #NYC #DanceTheater #AfricanDiaspora
Today at 2:30 PM | Prospect Park Boathouse 🌿
Something Positive presents The Arrival — a powerful, multimedia performance blending Yoruba storytelling with science and technology.
An Earth Day Celebration presented by the Prospect Park Alliance.
Water is Life.
🎟️ Free with RSVP — LINK IN BIO
Tomorrow (4/19/26) | Prospect Park Boathouse 🌿
Something Positive takes the stage at 2:30 PM as part of Prospect Park Alliance’s Earth Day presentation with The Arrival — a powerful, multimedia performance blending Yoruba creation storytelling with science and technology.
An awe-inspiring journey into how water came to Earth. Water is Life.
🎟️ Free with RSVP — LINK IN BIO
Leaders don’t just create opportunities.
They build pathways others can walk.
At the 2025 AbunDance Awards, Michael Manswell @omoya9 was honored with the Leader of the Path Award, celebrating his commitment to guiding artists, strengthening community, and expanding spaces where creativity can thrive. Presented by @candancecreates Michael unapologetically charged the awards audience one year ago about the power of dance and what community really looks like.
Leadership in the arts is measured by impact — and the paths left open behind you.
Join us as we continue that journey.
📍 April 26th, 2026 at 4 PM — NYC
🎟 Tickets at AbundanceArts.org or link in bio.
Lighting Designer/Director: Pierre Rueda
Technical Director: Jeremy Batchelor
Camera Crew: Mike Amari & Chloe Ramos
Stage Manager/Associate Producer: Jason Herbert
Production Managers/Assistant Producers: Lake Escobosa & Khemah Bradford
Directed and Executive Produced by: Karisma Jay
#LeaderOfThePath #AbunDanceAwards #CreativeLeadership #ArtsCommunity
On International Women’s Day, Something Positive reflects with gratitude on the vision of our founder, Cheryl Byron. Through her work, she created space for women’s voices, stories, and strength to be seen and heard — a legacy that continues to shape our community and our stage. 💜
Many thanks to @dominickalipersad for capturing this recording of Cheryl Byron
Rev. Jesse Jackson was a giant among men: a freedom fighter, organizer, bridge-builder, and voice for those too often unheard. So many of us have stood on his shoulders, whether we knew it or not. His life expanded what was politically and morally possible. Rest in power.
@3canaltt #MadJab at #QueensHall was #trinidadandtobago culture at its finest. Tickets are still available for Monday and Tuesday night. #CaricomStrong #ZoneOfPeace. Grateful to lifelong friend who made tonight possible. Pics just for you @omoya9@somethingpositiveinc
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Carmen de Lavallade, a towering figure whose artistry and presence shaped the world of dance. Her grace, strength, and brilliance opened doors and inspired generations.
We extend heartfelt condolences to her family, loved ones, and the dance community. May her memory continue to move through us. 🕊️
Afribembé Festival is back with “Black Constellation: Mapping Our Joy, Dreams & Liberation”!
Returning for its second year in partnership with Harlem Week, Afribembé will take over the main stage at Grant’s Tomb on Sunday, August 10, from 4–6 PM, transforming public space into a celebration of spiritual resilience, ancestral memory, and Afrofuturist imagination.
From ancestral rhythms to future-facing sounds, Afribembé is a portal connecting memory to future vision, featuring live music, performances, and cultural traditions alongside our vibrant Ọjà Marketplace and Family Village.
📅 Sunday, August 10
⏰ 4-6pm
📍 Grant’s Tomb (W 122nd St &, Riverside Dr)
🎟️ Free and open to all!
Lineup:
@lollise & @loboko_music@mfouambilacongonyc@nefer.global.movement
🎙️ MC- @omoya9 of @somethingpositiveinc
