ONE WEEK COUNTDOWN: Come celebrate the Artists First Alliance Benefête with us on September 9 at the Rockaway Hotel (@therockawayhotel)! ⁠ •⁠ ⁠ Hosted by the iconic Julie J. (@juliej.nyc) and Nicky O. (@nickyonyc), the evening headlines Chuck D (@mrchuck_pe) from #PublicEnemy and Black Thought (@blackthought), and features a DJ performance from R&B duo Lion Babe (@lionbabe) and performances from Los Hacheros (@los_hacheros) and The Acapulco Express (@theacapulcoexpress).⁠ •⁠ This event brings together #artists, #philanthropists, and cultural luminaries for a memorable night of musical #performances with a higher purpose. The Artists Firsts Alliance is a collaboration between Baxter St, Baxter St, led by Michi Jigarjian (@michijig) and Jil Weinstock (@jilweinstock); NXTHVN (@__nxthvn__), founded by #TitusKaphar and Jason Price (@jayjprice); and The Last Resort Artist Retreat (@thelastresortartistretreat), founded by Derrick Adams (@derrickadamsny). We are united by our shared missions and driven by a collective effort to make artistic residencies more equitable.⁠ •⁠ The event’s proceeds will be equally distributed and help fund all three organizations' mission-aligned programs.⁠ Visit the link in our bio to reserve your tickets!⁠ ⁠