From the first US Congress to the Stonewall Uprising, the birth of hip-hop and tomorrow’s electric air taxis, New York City has played a pivotal role in catalyzing groundbreaking practices, cultural movements and innovation—unmatched by any other US city. In honor of New York City’s 400th anniversary, we're celebrating the five boroughs' past, present and future as a foundry of innovation and influence. Visit foundedbynyc.com to plan your itinerary and explore the City’s enduring contributions that shaped our nation and affirmed our place in the world.
The Freedom to Be video series builds on the themes of The Black Experience in NYC, in which NYCgo celebrates unique Black subcultures, communities and affinity groups throughout the five boroughs. The series acknowledges the City’s abundance of vibrant ideas and cultures. A celebration of the diversity within Black culture in NYC, the Freedom to Be series underscores the contributions of these communities and groups to NYC’s dynamism.

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