We just returned from an incredible time in NYC, where RiseUp premiered for hundreds of people at Lincoln Center in honor of Black History Month. Image Nation Foundation was in charge of the event, which included a reception and a live performance by local NY band Judah Tribe. This time around, there was also a live video feed with Jamaica and a conversation was held with music producers Carlo Less and Mickey Bennet as part of the Q&A after the film. 

It was Thursday February 25th and NYC was expecting an epic snowstorm that started happening early on that morning. We opened up our hotel windows (thankfully, we were staying right across the street!) and the snow was starting to cover the city streets, as can be seen in this picture. 

If this storm was to be as big as they said it would, then the event was facing a big challenge. However and despite that, the turnout was incredible and the night was indeed memorable. 

The Box Office at Lincoln Center shows RiseUp at 7:30!

The Box Office at Walter Reade, ready to go.

A line of seats reserved for RiseUp guests at Walter Reade. 

Sound Check by Judah Tribe. RiseUp website projected on screen. 

Judah Tribe performing before the movie.

The Q&A with panel members including Moikgantsi Kgama, Darrin Holender, Mark Hart, Luciano Blotta and Judah Tribe members. On the screen, music producers Mickey Bennet and Carlo Less answer questions from Jamaica via a live video feed. 

The video feed experience, as seen from Jamaica. 

Image Nation founders Gregory Gates and Moikgantsi Kgama get interviewed at the event. 

The after party happened at PJ Clarke's across the street, we don't have pics at the moment but maybe somebody who was present will send us some soon. BlessUp and One Love to everyone who attended and participated in this event!!! 

RiseUp Fam.