This weekend in Brooklyn was highlighted by the annual AfroPunk Festival, where hundreds of thousands of folks made their pilgrimage to Brooklyn's Commodore Barry Park to partake in the culture and celebration of Black people across various art forms and disciplines. Through music, fashion, art and activism among others, this weekend continues the ever-powerful tradition of bringing people together to celebrate the journey of life that we are all on.

Scroll down for a sneak peek into this Sunday's main event festivities. To view the gallery in full and to purchase prints, click the link HERE.

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Recap: AFROPUNK: DAY 2 - August 27th, 2017:

This past Memorial Day Weekend in Brooklyn was highlighted by the return of the annual DanceAfrica Festival, hosted by the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Well known for their Marquee Performances and Street Bazaar activities displaying stories told of the African Diaspora and characteristics of the Pan-African community, it was a grand time had by all in attendance! It was only fitting to hit the streets, capture the energy, document and engage the community, and immerse fully in the real and true culture of our people.

Scroll down for a sneak peek into this past's weekend's festivities. To view the gallery in full and to purchase prints, click the link here.

Recap: DanceAfrica! Street Portraits - May 27th, 2017: