City Hall is not just the epicenter of New York City’s government – it is a portal through which to understand the history of New York, America, and the world. Enslaved Africans played a critical yet underappreciated role in this history. With the Epicenter tour, Black Gotham reveals some of their stories through an interactive […]
Black Gotham Experience is excited to collaborate with the Public Design Commission on a special tour at City Hall on Wednesday, February 21. Tours will be given throughout the day, followed by an evening reception with light refreshments. Reservations are required to attend the tours and reception. Special thanks to our sponsors The Howard Hughes Corporation […]
UPDATE: The 5pm Epicenter tour is sold out! There are also tours at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. We invite the Black Gotham Experience community to join us at the official reception at 6-8pm. (And the official after party is back at the BGX Studio in the Seaport District.) RSVP here. Black Gotham Experience is excited […]
Black Gotham Experience is excited to collaborate with the Public Design Commission on a special tour at City Hall on Wednesday, February 21. Tours will be given throughout the day, followed by an evening reception with light refreshments. Reservations are required to attend the tours and reception. Special thanks to our sponsors The Howard Hughes Corporation […]
Black Gotham Experience is excited to celebrate the premiere of our collaboration with the Public Design Commission on the special tour "Epicenter: The Black Experience Through The Eyes of City Hall." Join us at the BGX Studio from 8-10pm for a joyful celebration of the African Diaspora's impact on New York City. Special thanks to […]
Nerdy Thursday is the BGX Weekly Mixer. The place to enjoy books, cocktails, music, and interesting people. Connect with new circles of nerds and geek out on history, fashion, and art as our signature cocktails elevate the vibe. Nerdy Thursdays are curated by BGX Founder & Lead Creative, Kamau Ware and William Ellis, BGX Experience […]
Join us for a collective storytelling tour that explores the relationship between the creative process and locating truth. Inspired by the work of the Black Gotham Experience, Kamau Ware will lead participants in a mobile conversation that brings to life the many creative strategies being employed by artists in the exhibition. Guided by a series […]
Join us for a collective storytelling tour that explores the relationship between the creative process and locating truth. Inspired by the work of the Black Gotham Experience, Kamau Ware will lead participants in a mobile conversation that brings to life the many creative strategies being employed by artists in the exhibition. Guided by a series […]
Update: Due to scheduling issues, we're postponing our dinner until late March. Stay tuned for updates! A special night with Black Gotham Experience featuring live music, a history-inspired dinner, libations, and a special storytelling experience. We had an amazing 2017 that featured a large-scale public art display in the Financial District, the launch of our […]