August 13 and 14, Hudson saw the 61st annual Sankofa Black Arts and Culture Festival. Events on Saturday included the traditional parade on Warren Street and performances in the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park. This event is presented by Operation Unite NY in collaboration with the City of Hudson, Spark of Hudson, Hudson Hall, Bindelstiff, the Hudson Area Library and Staples. Among the performers at the park were the workshop students of choreographer Jamal Jackson (pictured background second from l) who is in residence at the PS21 (Performance Spaces for the 21st Century) in Chatham. Photo by David Lee
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