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An Electric Evening of Performance and Radical Commitment

Arts & Culture
Belafonte Fellowship
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July 31, 2025
Performer rapping onstage before a lively audience in a dimly lit venue

Last week, we hosted our biggest event of the summer so far. At City Winery, we officially welcomed Common as our 2025 Belafonte Fellow!

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Performer rapping onstage before a lively audience in a dimly lit venue

The acclaimed rapper and actor put on a barnstorming performance that had the audience on their feet. His performance was preceded by an equally electric performance from our outgoing Belafonte Fellow, Ana Tijoux. The master of ceremonies for the evening was our advisory board member Lemon Andersen, who interspersed his introductions with powerful spoken word performances. All in all, it was a remarkable evening with great performances and great company of friends, anchor partners, and supporters. We have shared some fantastic photos and videos from the evening below as well content about the Belafonte Fellowship. Take a look and catch up on all the action!

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Common holding a book and speaking into a microphone on stage with a band behind.
Man and woman performing on stage, with musicians and audience visible in the background.
Two adults pose for a photo, smiling, with a blurred background and colorful wall decor.
The rapper Common on stage with with arms crossed, while a woman sings into a microphone.
Common raps on stage in front of a large screen displaying "COMMON 2025 Belafonte Fellow."
Ana Tijoux holding a microphone with one hand raised during a performance.
Common rapping into a microphone on stage
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Artist performing on stage with a microphone, crouching, and engaging the audience.
A performer speaks on stage in front of an audience, with a large screen displaying "COMMON 2025 Belong Fellow."
Two people pose for a photo in front of red curtains; others stand in the background.
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A performer crouches while singing into a microphone on stage, with audience members taking photos.
Two people standing together, smiling, in front of a "the action lab" backdrop.
Two people pose for a photo with their arms around each other in front of a music venue poster.
Four people pose together on stage, holding a birdcage with the door open.
Musician playing an acoustic guitar passionately on stage with a microphone.
Lemon Andersen speaks on stage with a microphone, a screen displaying his name in the background.
Ana Tijoux singing into a microphone with one arm raised, stage background lit.
Two men pose together in a crowded venue, one with a fist raised and the other wearing sunglasses.
Performers singing on stage with a backdrop reading "FREEDOM Trap."
Two men sit at a table with drinks, posing for the photo with peace signs.
Man and woman smiling together at a table with drinks and a wooden surface.
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