The Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center is excited to be a part of Legacy on the Block on Thursday, July 24th. We’ll be hosting blacksmithing demos in the afternoon from 3-4:30pm, but there’s plenty more to experience at the event! Read on for more info, courtesy of the 38th Street Business Coalition.

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Legacy on the Block: The Official Kickoff Event for Black Business Week 2025

📅 Thursday, July 24 | 🕑 2–7 PM

📍 George Floyd Square, South Minneapolis

We’re kicking off Black Business Week exactly where we should — on the block where history holds, where culture breathes, and where Black business has always been more than just survival. It’s legacy. Legacy on the Block is a powerful gathering rooted in the spirit, grit, and brilliance of the 38th Street corridor — a gathering built by us, for us, and about us.

This is about power. This is about healing. This is about reclaiming space, telling our stories, and planting seeds for the future.

🔥 What’s happening:

• Food court + tastings from local vendors

• Art crawl + gallery talks

• Historic walking tours

• Fireside panel featuring special guests and community voices

• Open mic + live performances

• Healing stations + produce giveaways

• Black brilliance everywhere you look

Brought to you by the 38th Street Business Coalition — Healthy Roots Institute, CityFoodStudio, PLOT Gallery, MN Agape Movement, Sabathani Community Center, The Central Neighborhood; Minneapolis Mn, and more.

This ain’t just a kickoff. It’s a call-in.

Pull up and witness legacy in real time.