Historic Nomination of the Pine Street African Burial Ground

The historic Pine Street African Burial Ground in Kingston, NY has been nominated for National Historic Designation by NY State Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday, September 13, 2025.

Tyrone Wilson (Founder/Executive Director), Ubaka Hill (Director of Programming)and Rich Gromek were present in Albany on Friday, September 10, 2025 for the nomination presentation.

Congratulations to everyone who helped Harambee Kingston NY, Inc. acquire the Pine Street African Burial Ground in 2019, and to all who have supported the work required to submit the application for historic designation.

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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 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 community goal. Learn More

Esther Taylor - Evans

Community Library

We are initiating a book drive for the newly dedication community library honor the life and legacy of Esther Taylor-Evans. The Esther Taylor-Evans Community Library / Reading Room will be housed at Harambee African Cultural Center at 231 Clinton Ave. in Kingston, NY.

Book Drive Donations

Help us build the library collection by donating new and (gently) used books of all subjects, especially children's books, black history/ American history, African and African American culture, civil rights, art, music, creative expression,  activism, youth development, leadership, novels by African American and BIPOC authors and playwrights of the diaspora, health and wellness, poetry, plays, dance, theatre and film.

Donated books can be dropped off at Harambee - Pine Street African Burial Ground at 157 Pine Street, Kingston.  Books can be dropped off Monday - Friday between 10:30 am and 4pm only. Email us if you have any questions: info@harambeeKingstonNY.org

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.

• After School and Senior Programs
• Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
• BIPOC Holiday Market Place

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." 

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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