Brixton x Harlem Festival, 3rd Aug - 7th Aug 2022

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I've got to admit I'm struggling to get on board with this, or what it's intended to do.

In an important move, the Brixton Business Improvement District (BID) and Harlem 125th Street
Business Improvement District have announced the first ever Twinning of two such organisations.

Both BIDs are located in communities with a long and rich history of being the epicentres for a
convergence of diversity, informed by a high percentage of its population being of African
descent, representing various parts of the diaspora, living and working within the BID’s borders.

Brixton (London) and Harlem (NYC) share a number of common traits beyond the sociodemographical makeup of their neighbourhoods. These two communities share a similar history,
social issues including inequities and crime, and in recent years, both have experienced a rapid socio-economic transformation, which many refer to as gentrification due to the new influx of
wealthy individuals moving into the area.

The two BIDs were forged out of almost identical principles and values such as equality,
togetherness, and social justice. Their mission reflects these values: to improve the quality of life
for residents of their respective communities by improving the economic health and well-being
of the community, and by creating programs that reflect the vibrancy and history of the people
and the neighbourhood.

https://brixtonbid.co.uk/content/uploads/2021/06/BID-Twinning-Brixton-Harlem.pdf

Organised by Brixton Bid who have already got those all important lamppost flags fluttering, there's also a 'beer exchange' involving corporate multinational-owned the Brixton Brewery, cocktails, an Italian singer songwriter, and a series of events around the Villaaaage with DJs all over the place, natch.

Events — Brixton X Harlem

www.brixtonxharlem.com

Oh, and a HangParty wth a 'creative art workshop led by a facilitator...'