5 Boros to Freedom intends to revive and renew the community celebration of Pinkster, honoring the communal ancestors, paying tribute to their fortitude and courage, and drawing strength from them as we celebrate the Pinkster themes of self-reliance, supporting others, self-assertion and community as they present themselves to us today.

5 Boros to Freedom is an initiative of URHP with the intention of supporting and celebrating community engagement with the rich African American history that resides in the five boroughs of NYC as we reclaim and celebrate the silenced voices of our communal ancestors.