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06/07/2026

R.A.N Tip of The Week! One Plants, One Waters, and God Gives the Increase, 1 Corinthians, 6 to 8

On behalf of the Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Fellowship Baptist Church Staten Island for your support. We truly appreciate you addressing our need to promote the 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Parade & Festival.

The promotional banner looks wonderful and is perfectly situated on the church fence at 3036 Richmond Terrace. Its prominent location ensures excellent visibility for everyone passing by, which is vital in helping us get the word out for the upcoming celebration at Tappen Park, Bay Street, between Water and Canal Streets, Staten Island, NY 10304 on Friday, June 19, 2026.

We are deeply grateful for your continuous support. Together, we are honored to elevate voices and empower audiences through "edu-tainment." We remain fully committed to collaborating on cultural events that inspire transformation, promote positive growth, and strengthen our community's future.

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Stand united with the African-American community and march in Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc's 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Parade & Freedom Festival at Tappen Park to remember and celebrate Freedom Day on Friday, June 19, 2026 from 11:00am to 6pm. 

Kick-off the day at the JUNETEENTH FREEDOM PARADE: Lineup starts at 11:00AM on School Road & Bay Street(outside of Von Briesen Park & Ft Wadsworth), Staten Island, NY 10305.

PARADE ENDS at 1:00PM Bay Street (Water & Canal Streets)

This year's Juneteenth Freedom Parade continues to be significant because we will be marching on Bay Street and through the Rosebank Corridor, which during the 60's through the 80's, people of color were at risk of being beaten if they tried to step foot in Rosebank. On June 19, 2026, we are thrilled to be standing united with our neighboring communities and march through these liberated streets as we commemorate and celebrate the oldest celebration of Freedom in the United States, Freedom Day. 

Freedom Parade Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nuQbvSBchrr4HglkULMj8MyCWqQvTpDouKDr2k_DXiU/edit?chromeless=1

05/30/2026

Whose Hungry for Auntie Sheila's Kitchen?

Auntie Sheila's Kitchen is back and  will be the featured Food Vendor at the 3rd Annual Arts In The Park at Tappen Park, Bay Street, between Water and Canal Streets, Staten Island, NY 10304,  Saturday, May 30, 2026!

We are super excited to have Auntie Sheila's Kitchen from Piscataway Middlesex County, New Jersey return to serve it up delicious and Southern Cuisine style while our attendees sit in their lawn chairs, front and center or two stepping it up on the dance floor, enjoying the best lineup of cultural offerings and arts vibes on Staten Island.

Check out the lineup: https://www.rocanatural.com/post/it-just-don-t-get-no-better-than-this-3rd-annual-arts-in-the-park-at-tappen-park

Thank you to our sponsors, donors,  collaborators, artists, vendors and volunteers who help make this an Arts In The Park at Tappen Park to remember!

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05/28/2026

ROC'N WEDNESDAY! Awa Odori New York Ren (Japanese Folklore Dancers )

We are super excited to welcome Awa Odori New York Ren (Japanese Folklore Dancers) to Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc's 3rd Annual Arts In The Park at Tappen Park, Bay Street, between Water and Canal Streets, Staten Island, NY 10304, Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 12pm to 6pm!

Awa Odori is one of Japan’s oldest and celebrated traditional folk dances, originating over 440 years ago in Tokushima, Japan. It is a lively and joyful dance tradition accompanied by traditional music and instruments, celebrating community, movement, and connection.

NY Ren is a New York–based Awa Odori group, established in 2019 dedicated to sharing Japanese culture through dance and music while building cultural exchange and community connections.  Don't miss their performance which will include traditional Japanese folk dance from Tokushima, Japan, featuring graceful movement, rhythmic stepping, and joyful energy accompanied by traditional Awa Odori music.

To learn more about NY Ren, click here: https://www.instagram.com/nyrenawaodori/ 

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This free family fun filled day is made possible due to the Citizens NYC Grant to provide vital beauty and unity to the underserved Tappen Park as well as celebrate the diverse culture on Staten Island and enjoy the vibrant showcase of local and neighboring boroughs talent through art and music which is the key to bringing people together. 

Check out this amazing lineup: https://www.rocanatural.com/post/roc-n-wednesday-awa-odori-new-york-ren-japanese-folklore-dancers-at-the-3rd-annual-arts-in-the-pa

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05/28/2026

ROC'N WEDNESDAY! Awa Odori New York Ren (Japanese Folklore Dancers )

We are super excited to welcome Awa Odori New York Ren (Japanese Folklore Dancers) to Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc's 3rd Annual Arts In The Park at Tappen Park, Bay Street, between Water and Canal Streets, Staten Island, NY 10304, Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 12pm to 6pm!

Awa Odori is one of Japan’s oldest and celebrated traditional folk dances, originating over 440 years ago in Tokushima, Japan. It is a lively and joyful dance tradition accompanied by traditional music and instruments, celebrating community, movement, and connection.

NY Ren is a New York–based Awa Odori group, established in 2019,dedicated to sharing Japanese culture through dance and music while building cultural exchange and community connections.  Don't miss their performance which will include traditional Japanese folk dance from Tokushima, Japan, featuring graceful movement, rhythmic stepping, and joyful energy accompanied by traditional Awa Odori music.

To learn more about NY Ren, click here: https://www.instagram.com/nyrenawaodori/ 

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This free family fun filled day is made possible due to the Citizens NYC Grant to provide vital beauty and unity to the underserved Tappen Park as well as celebrate the diverse culture on Staten Island and enjoy the vibrant showcase of local and neighboring boroughs talent through art and music which is the key to bringing people together. 

Check out this amazing lineup: https://www.rocanatural.com/post/roc-n-wednesday-awa-odori-new-york-ren-japanese-folklore-dancers-at-the-3rd-annual-arts-in-the-pa

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05/25/2026

R.A.N Tip of The Week by ✨ Healthy Keepers ✨

Your health is your power 💚

Hydrate, fuel your body, and move with intention. Small healthy habits every day can create big transformations over time. 💪🏾🥤

We’re excited to collaborate with Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc's 3rd Annual Arts In The Park at Tappen Park, Saturday,  May 30, 2026 and 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Parade & Festival at Tappen Park, Friday,  June 19, 2026  events as we continue bringing health, wellness, energy, and community together! ✊🏾✨

Be sure to stop by the Healthy Keepers table for:

🥤 Wellness Weigh-Ins

⚡ Energy Teas

🍓 Non-Caffeinated Refreshers

🧁 Protein Baked Goods

Let’s celebrate freedom, culture, community, and wellness together! ❤️

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Celebrate the diverse culture on Staten Island with us and enjoy the vibrant showcase of music by DJ Thrilla, Joy Movement Yoga Fitness Workshop, Checkmates & Chill with KillsBoro Chess Club, live art murals, art workshops with Friends of Mahoney Playground "Making Your Mark Stone Painting", Diana Daniels, "Becoming An Artist" and "Mask Making" with , live performances by Charisa theViolinDiva, Manners and Respect Band, Drumming Jam, Open Mic, Kids Zone by NYC Playmobile, and more at our "cultural center", Tappen Park!

Register for free Joy Movement Yoga Fitness workshop here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985577519812?aff=oddtdtcreator

Register for free art workshops here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985577519812?aff=oddtdtcreator

Register for free Checkmates & Chill with KillsBoro Chess Club: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985577519812?aff=oddtdtcreator

Register to become a Vendor here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985577519812?aff=oddtdtcreator 

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05/16/2026

05/16/2026

Wired for Life Jewelry by Ralston Munroe at the 3rd Annual Arts In The Park at Tappen Park, Saturday, May 30, 2026

Roc-A-Natural Cultural Foundation Inc is super excited to announce Wired for Life Jewelry by Ralston Munroe will be a vendor at the 3rd Annual Arts In The Park. Join us at Tappen Park on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 12 PM to 6 PM for 'banger' handcrafted jewelry such as ear cuffs, Cowre shell and beaded bracelets, earrings, rings and more!  Check him out on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/ralstonmunroe?igsh=MmZoZXljOWkzNmZx

Wired for Life Jewelry by Ralston Munroe is also available for repairs by email:
[email protected].  

Come shop Wired for Life Jewelry by Ralston Munroe while celebrating Staten Island’s diverse culture and the arts. The event will feature a vibrant showcase of music by DJ Thrilla, live art mural by Graffiti Writer MARK1 & TheFabulous 5, and performances by Charisa the ViolinDiva, PURE Passion Praise Dancers, Manners and Respect Band, Spoken word by Thomas Fucaloro, Libation and song with Spiritchild and more. Families can also enjoy the Kids Zone by NYC Playmobile and various art workshops.

Register for our free activities below:

  - Joy Movement Yoga Fitness Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985577519812?aff=oddtdtcreator

  - Art Workshops: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985577519812?aff=oddtdtcreator

  - Become a Vendor: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985577519812?aff=oddtdtcreator

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05/13/2026

Ranger D is serving up educational outreach through National Park Service's (NPS) Read With a Ranger program. Schedule your read here: https://www.nps.gov/npnh/learn/kidsyouth/community.htm

04/26/2026

Roc-A-Natural Body By R.A.N B-Sea Moss-Gel-Blueberry in stock!

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02/08/2026

R.A.N Tip of The Week! Wake up Black America

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