The AFROPUNK festival returned to Brooklyn this weekend, back where it all started for the first time since 2019.
“It’s the vibe. It’s always great to be around a bunch of beautiful Black people who love on you,” said Samuel Opawumi, who was attending the festival with his brother and friend.
The festival in Fort Greene’s Commodore Barry Park lasted two days. Organizers called it a celebration of Black joy and a testament to the resilience of the Brooklyn community. Headliners included The Roots on Saturday and Burna Boy on Sunday, with a slew of local artists like 20-year-old Talia Goddess, her first go at the festival.
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