" The Coming Together Of People"
Cultural Celebration . Education . Preservation
Stewards And Home Of The Historic
PINE STREET AFRICAN BURIAL GROUND
Kingston, New York
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9th Annual Harambee Kingston NY Gala -
"Icons and Legends"
Join us for the 9th Annual Harambee Kingston Gala and Community Awards on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 5:00 PM–9:00 PM. This year’s Gala will be hosted at Novella’s, located at 2 Terwilliger Lane, New Paltz, NY.
The theme for this year is “Icons and Legends.” The evening will feature the annual Harambee Community Awards, live music, red-carpet photoshoot, buffet dinner, cash bar, dancing, and a raffle.
Tickets are $100 per person. A group package of 10 tickets for $1,000 is also available for guests who wish to be seated at the same table.
2026 Gala tickets may be purchased online at:
9th Annual Gala Fundraiser
Tickets may also be purchased in person.
Proceeds from the Gala will support the creation and installation of the first Memorial Monument at the historic Pine Street African Burial Ground, located at 157 Pine Street, Kingston, NY. The Memorial Monument will be unveiled during our 2026 Juneteenth Celebration.
For questions or to purchase tickets in person, please contact us at:
info@harambeekingstonny.org
Official National Historic Designation of the Pine Street African Burial Ground
An historic milestone has been reached with the official designation
National Historic Landmark
of the
Pine Street African Burial Ground in Kingston, NY as of
December 2025.
Congratulations to everyone who helped Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. acquire and steward the
Pine Street African Burial Ground in 2019, and to everyone who supported Harambee Kingston over the many years. Ase!
Up Coming Harambee Events and Programs
- Black History Kingston 2026
- Ribbon Cutting : Esther Taylor-Evans Community Library - February 7th
- 2026 Harambee Gala - April 11
- Juneteenth 2026 - Memorial Monument Ceremony and Celebration
Below are flyers of previous events
Pine Street
African Burial Ground Capital Campaign
Its Our Turn . Its Our Legacy
Harambee Kingston NY, Inc on at the next phase of the Pine Street African Burial Ground Memorial.
Our goal is to unveil to the public the new Memorial Monument during Juneteenth 2026.
Juneteenth 2026 will also make the time when all of the exhumed remains will return home from SUNY New Platz with a reburial ceremony. Harambee Kingston NY does not plan to do any additional excavations. We have proven to the City of Kingston, Kingstonians and the greater community that this was and still is a burial ground of enslaved and freed Africans and African American.
We need your help to raise the needed funds to reach our historic goal.
National Conference on African Burial Grounds USA
Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of the first National Conference on African Burial Grounds USA, scheduled for 2027 in upstate New York.
We are currently in the planning stages and are building both a Conference Advisory Committee and a Planning Committee to partner with Harambee in achieving the goals and objectives of the conference. These committees will also help identify keynote speakers, presenters, vendors, and artists.
The National Conference on African Burial Grounds (NCOABG USA) will bring together individuals, faith-based groups, anthropologists, archaeologists, storytellers, historians, stewards, community organizations, and museum curators. This historic gathering will provide an invaluable opportunity for local, national, and international communities to learn about every aspect of African Burial Grounds, including discovery, preservation, field study, excavation, youth and community engagement, historic designation, funding, partnerships, DNA research, and family lineage.
If you are interested in partnering or presenting at the conference, please email us at info@harambeeKingstonNY.org.
It Takes A Village
Event and Program Sponsors
We invite sponsors to join us in our dedication to offering high-quality programs and events that educate, preserve, and celebrate African American culture, enabling everyone to participate and enjoy. The word Harambee means "the coming together of people." Learn More
Volunteering and Internship
Assisting with festivals, events and campaigns is an excellent opportunity to show your support while connecting with the community and strengthen our unity.
Employment Opportunities
Our programs for children, youth, and families generate job opportunities for both young individuals and adults. Please send us your resume so we can keep it on file for future openings to join the Harambee team.
info@harambeekingstonny.org
Harambee Kingston,
The Coming Together Of People
In Kingston, New York
Harambee Kingston NY, Inc is a non-profit community organization that supports and promotes the strength of our community through cultural and educational events that enriches the lives of youth, adults of Kingston, NY. Harambee is the home of the historic Pine Street Afrcian Burial Ground.
Harambee Kingston NY Programs and Annual Events
- Summer Youth Drop In Program
- National Conference on African Burial Grounds
- Annual Juneteenth Celebration
- Annual African American Festival and Parade
- Pine Street African Burial Ground and Museum
- Communty Partnerships
- Annual Black History Kingston
- Annual Women's History
- Offical Harambee Merch
- Community Activity Room
- Seasonal Community Garden
- Annual Harambee Gala Awards
- Annual Kwanzza Celebration
Donations and Sponsorship helps to create a sustainable future of educational programs, cultural events, programs and special initiatives for Kingston's youth and adults.
Everyone Is Welcome At Harambee
PLEASE DONATE . HELP HARAMBEE KINGSTON GROW
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Donations are Tax - Deductible
Mail Donation: Harambee Inc. 157 Pine St , Kingston, NY 12407
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Community Events . Programs . Campaigns . Initiatives
Pine Street African Burial Ground
Memorial Monument - Capital Campaign
Harambee Kingston NY is excited to announce the first-ever National Conference on African Burial Grounds in the United States. The conference will highlight keynote speakers, workshops, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and showcase vibrant African and African American cultural exhibits and performances. Learn more
February 2026
BLACK HISTORY KINGSTON
Join Harambee Kingston NY and the Kingston community in celebrating the rich history and vibrant culture of African Americans, both locally and nationwide.
In collaboration with the Kingston Library and St. James United Methodist Church, Harambee Kingston NY invites the public to three free community events that highlight the lives, histories, and lasting contributions of African Americans in Kingston, NY.
Participants will learn about the individuals behind the names of local streets and buildings, explore the new Library Room at Harambee’s African Cultural Center, and take part in meaningful community dialogue and celebration.
Each event will be hosted at a different location in Kingston. All events are free, open to the public, and welcoming to all ages.
Reach out to Harambee Kingston is you have any questions about our events.
info@harambeekingstonny.org
Saturday, April 11, 2026
9 Annual Harambee Gala
Join us for the 9th Annual Harambee Kingston Gala and Community Awards on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 5:00 PM–9:00 PM. This year’s Annual Gala will be hosted at Novella’s, located at 2 Terwilliger Lane, New Paltz, NY.
The theme for this year is “Icons and Legends.” The evening will feature the annual Harambee Community Awards, live music, red-carpet photoshoot, buffet dinner, cash bar, dancing, and a raffle.
Tickets are $100 per person. A group package of 10 tickets for $1,000 is also available for guests who wish to be seated at the same table.
2026 Harambee Gala tickets may be purchased online at:
9th Annual Gala Fundraiser .
Tickets may also be purchased in person.
Proceeds from the Gala will support the creation and installation of the first Memorial Monument at the historic Pine Street African Burial Ground, located at 157 Pine Street, Kingston, NY. The Memorial Monument will be unveiled during our 2026 Juneteenth Celebration.
For questions or to purchase tickets in person, please contact us at:
info@harambeekingstonny.org
The first
National Conference On African Burial Grounds USA 2027
Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of the first National Conference on African Burial Grounds USA, planned for 2027 in upstate New York.
We are currently in the planning stages and are building both a Conference Advisory Committee and a Planning Committee to partner with Harambee in achieving the goals and objectives of the conference. These committees will also help identify keynote speakers, presenters, vendors, and artists.
Help Build And Preserve Our Shared Historic Cultural Legacy
It's Our Turn . It's Our Legacy
A Memorial Monument 400 Years Overdue
Harambee Kingston NY is proud to launch the Capital Campaign for the first Memorial Monument at the historic Pine Street African Burial Ground, located at 157 Pine Street, Kingston, NY.
The Pine Street African Burial Ground is a sacred site that holds the remains of African men, women, and children, enslaved and free, whose lives and labor helped build Kingston. For more than two centuries, their stories and resting place were neglected, disrespected, and overlooked.
The PSABG Memorial Monument will finally provide the public recognition, dignity, and honor they deserve. It stands as a powerful symbol of:
- Remembrance for those buried in this unmarked historic burial ground
- Resilience of a people whose strength and endurance shaped our community
- Restitution through truth-telling, healing, and preservation
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th Anniversary, the Kingston community has an opportunity to lead with integrity, acknowledgment, and a renewed commitment to community-building. This monument is not only overdue, it is the right action to take.
National Historic Designation
In September 2025, Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. received formal recommendations from the Historic Commission and Governor Kathy Hochul in support of National Historic Designation for the Pine Street African Burial Ground. We are now awaiting the final approval of the nomination from Washington through the Library of Congress and National Park Service review process.
Capital Campaign Goal: $85,000.00
To complete the construction and installation of the Memorial Monument, including the granite stone, engraved inscription, materials, and labor, Harambee Kingston NY must raise $85,000.00. We are pleased to announce that we have received a matching grant for $36,000.00. The community has collectively donated $12,000.00 by attending our events and fundraisers. Your continued support will help ensure this mission becomes a powerful landmark of history, remembrance and education.
The Memorial Monument will be unveiled during Juneteenth 2026 with a public ceremony and parade honoring the individuals and families laid to rest at the Pine Street African Burial Ground and celebrating this long-awaited achievement for Kingstonians and for generations to come, in perpetuity.
Mark your calendars, this will be a Memorial Monument
of remembrance, respect and history .
For more information about the Memorial Monument Capital Campaign
and to make a Donation, visit our website.
Harambee Kingston NY : www.HarambeeKingstonNY.org
For interviews, please send email to: info@harmabeekingstonny.org.
Your Support Is Appreciated . Thank You . Ase
Donate to the Pine Street African Burial Ground
Capital Campaign today!
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Check Payable To:
Harambee Kingston NY, Inc.
157 Pine Street, Kingston, NY 12402
Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. is a 501c3 non profit community organization. Donations are tax deductible.
Pine Street African Burial Ground
Design Of The Public Memorial Site at
157 Pine Street, Kingston, NY
The Historic
Pine Street African Burial Ground
MEMORIAL MONUMENT
Capital Campaign 2025
Your Financial Support Is Needed
Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. (“Harambee”) is launching a Capital Campaign to raise funds for the creation of a new Memorial Monument and the enhancement of the Pine Street African Burial Ground (PSABG). The Pine Street African Burial Ground located in Kingston, NY is a sacred and historically significant site that serves as the final resting place for generations of enslaved and free African and African American ancestors, representing an essential part of Kingston's history.
Together, we can make history. The Harambee Kingston NY team urges community members, businesses, funders, and philanthropists to invest in preserving this sacred ground, honoring our ancestors, inspiring our youth, and building a legacy of remembrance for generations to come.
The Pine Street African Burial Ground - Capital Campaign funds will support creating a new Memorial Monument, landscaping, open gathering space for reflection, and the development of educational programs to about the historical significance of the Pine Street African Burial Ground.
Funds raised from this campaign will ensure the recognition of the Pine Street African Burial ground as a place of remembrance, reverence and reflection.
Financial Support For Memorial Monument
- Implement Youth Design for PSABG Community Gathering Space
- Retaining local architect, consultants and professional contractors
- Brick and mortar building supplies, equipment and landscaping
- Engraved Memorial Monument
- Accessibility Paths
- Insurances, permits and licenses
- Youth and Community Engagement
Project Timeline
2024 - 2025
Securing Capital, Architect, Developing Building Blueprints, Building Community Partnerships
2025 - 2026
Construction to begin at the Pine Street African Burial Ground at 157 Pine Street, Kingston, NY.
Juneteenth 2026
The Pine Street African Burial Ground Memorial Monument
public unveiling ceremony and Home Coming Parade.
Project Budget $85,000.00
Thank You For Showing Your Support
Here Are Your Options To Make Your Generous Contribution
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Check Payable To:
Harambee Kingston NY, Inc.
157 Pine Street, Kingston, NY 12402
Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. is a 501c3 non profit community organization. Donations are tax deductible.
Learn More About the historic
Pine Street African Burial Ground
Memorial Monument Design
Youth & Community Engagement
Local Business Partnerships
WE ARE THE ONES WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR
Preserve Our Heritage
Your donation safeguards the Pine Street African Burial Ground, preserving the powerful stories of enslaved Africans who shaped our community.
Educate Through History
Support education initiatives that inspire future generations to understand and learn from the struggles and triumphs of the past.
Reconnect Families
Contribute to reuniting living descendants with their ancestral roots and fostering a sense of identity and belonging.
Respect and Restorative Justice
By preserving this sacred ground, we declare our commitment to honoring the past and building a future based on respect and equality.
Make History Together
Be part of a transformative journey, leaving a lasting impact on how we remember and understand our shared heritage.
Your Donation Matters
Every contribution directly shapes the preservation, research, and education efforts of the Pine Street African Burial Ground. Join us in making a difference today.
It Takes A Village To sustain A Community
We Value Your Support
Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. programs, initiatives, and free events are made possible for the Kingston community through grants, fundraisers, sponsors, partners, and donations.
Your support, in any form, is an investment in Harambee's sustainability, allowing us to continue bringing enriching educational and cultural programs to the entire community.
Your Support and Donation Is Appreciated
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Donations are Tax - Deductible Harambee Kingston NY, Inc is a not- for profit 501c3 organization
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Harambee Kingston, Inc.
157 Pine St. Kingston, NY 12407
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