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Darkness Rising Project Nonprofit

Darkness RISING is an arts and mental health 501(c)3 nonprofit.

We reimagine and provide safe, equitable mental health resources and arts programming for the Black community and marginalized communities.

04/27/2026

📲 Join our DR Creator Team!

If you love the arts, mental health, and community events, this is your invitation to help us spread the word about:

- Darkness RISING: The Kickoff - May 21
- Darkness RISING: Live - May 23

As a DR Creator, you’ll receive:
🏋🏾 Free fitness classes with
🧘🏾 Free class with
🎟️ 1 Free ticket to The Kickoff (5/21)
💅🏾 1 Free wellness activation: Nails, Mini-Facial, Chair Massage, or Energy Healing

Spots are limited. All generations & walks o of life are welcome! Apply via the link in our bio. 🔗

04/25/2026

People deserve access to education, jobs. housing, and mental healthcare.

We offer free therapy, but we need MORE tangible resources for impacted folks. Shoutout to Wake Local ReEntry Council for the incredible work they’re doing.

04/24/2026

🎶 JOIN THE DR CHOIR!

Led by & The DR Choir is a community-powered, volunteer choir coming together to perform at Darkness RISING: Live 9, our 9th annual arts & mental health block party. This is a space for us to sing soul & gospel music for the culture & the community.

No audition required.
Just bring your voice & your heart.

What to expect: 2 rehearsals to prepare, then we take the stage together at the block party!

To Join:
1. Fill out the Interest Form
2. Come to the Meet Up Wednesday 4/29, 7:30pm at Hayti in Durham

✨ Interested in the DR Ensemble? Audition at the Meet Up!
Please prepare one gospel or soul selection of your choice. Sheet music is not required, come ready to sing!

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/DRChoirEns

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Before the block party, get your tix to The Kickoff!

5/21
6:30pm
Maywood Hall & Garden

04/24/2026

🎶 JOIN THE DR CHOIR!

Led by & , The DR Choir is a community-powered, volunteer choir coming together to perform at Darkness RISING: Live 9, our 9th annual arts & mental health block party. This is a space for us to sing soul & gospel music for the culture & the community.

No audition required.
Just bring your voice & your heart.

What to expect: 2 rehearsals to prepare, then we’ll take the stage together at the block party!

To Join:
1. Fill out the Interest Form
2. Come to the Meet Up Thursday 4/29, 7:30pm at Hayti in Durham

🎤Interested in the DR Ensemble? Audition at the Meet Up!
Please prepare one gospel or soul selection of your choice. Sheet music is not required, come ready to sing!

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/DRChoirEns

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✨Before the block party, get your tix to The Kickoff:

Thursday 5/21
6:30-9pm
Maywood Hall & Garden

04/23/2026

👑 Ayyyee! We’re excited to announce that is hosting Darkness RISING: The Kickoff on May 21st!

The Kickoff is for the culture. It’s a space to show up fully and be in community right before Darkness RISING: Live!

About RoyalTea:
From Warrenton, North Carolina to the airwaves of , RoyalTea has become everybody’s homegirl, bringing joy, music, & realness to the community every day. Beyond the mic, she’s also a powerful mental health advocate, & she’ll be sharing her personal story with us.

Darkness RISING: The Kickoff
 📅 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 6:30 - 9pm
📍 Maywood Hall & Garden

At The Kickoff:

* Make & take your own custom hat with PatchWerks
* Nail art, stickers & Free DIY sets by Crissy Shined Nails
* Energy healing & crystals by Sacred Wellness
* Adult recess with Let’s Get Social Raleigh
* 90’s Outfit contest
* 90’s Freestyle Photos
* Gaming contest by &
* Chair Massages
* Mini-facials with
* Free haircuts!
* Food + Cash Bar
* Vendor shopping

*This is a ticketed event, proceeds benefit Darkness RISING’s FREE community wellness programs.

🎟 Get 2 for 1 tickets before they sell out: https://tinyurl.com/thekickoff26

04/21/2026

🧡We get to bring joy, arts and wellness to our community.

Thank ya’ll for showing up & showing out!

For resources, go to darknessrisinproject.org

04/17/2026

🔥 JUST ANNOUNCED: We’re thrilled to welcome back to the stage for NC Darkness RISING: Live 9!

Gene Hoskins II is a singer, psychotherapist, author, and motivational speaker, and founder of Peace of Mind Psychological Services, PLLC in Durham, NC. With over 15 years in mental health, he has served as a Clinical Director, Supervisor, Educator, Trainer, and Assessor. He has trained organizations including WeWork and Novant Health and is the author of the #1 Amazon self-help book Nuggets for Your Journey: Not the Ones You Eat.  If you haven’t heard Gene sing or speak, you’ve been missing out!

Be there:
🗓️ Saturday 5/23, 1-5pm
📍Moore Square, Downtown Raleigh
RSVP today: darknessrisingproject.org or via Eventbrite

This project is made possible by HealthLit4Wake.

04/15/2026

💧 Shoutout to our Water Sponsor, , for keeping us hydrated at NC Darkness RISING: Live 9, the Arts & Mental Health Block Party!

A HUGE thank you for helping us sustain a community experience rooted in healing, joy, & connection. We’re grateful that you believe in our mission & show up for our people in such a tangible way.

🔥ABOUT BORICUA SOUL:

Boricua Soul brings Puerto Rican-inspired soul food to Durham, blending Southern comfort with Caribbean flavor and deep cultural roots. From empanadas to pernil, their food is made with love. 🧡

Show Boricua Soul some love! Visit them:  📍 American To***co Campus, Durham, NC boricuasoulnc.com Stop by for some amazing food!

Thank you, Boricua Soul, for being part of this movement and helping us take care of our community!

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Join our sponsors: darknessrisingproject.org/sponsorship-form/
See ya’ll on 5/23 at the block party, RSVP today!
Link in bio

04/14/2026

What happens when 10 people say yes? - https://mailchi.mp/darknessrisingproject/bobbysstory1-17476933

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