THE FOURTH ANNUAL
The Unity Block Party is more than an event—it’s a movement dedicated to economic empowerment, cultural representation, and artistic excellence within Utah’s creative community and its allies. What began in 2020 as the Say Their Names Memorial has grown into a dynamic, multi-day celebration that strengthens Utah’s arts and culture landscape.
This inclusive, art-driven experience features a gallery, local vendors, and food trucks, along with a thought-provoking panel discussion on economic empowerment, creative entrepreneurship, and community growth. The event culminates in a benefit concert showcasing talented local artists. More than just a festival, it’s a platform for creative professionals, with proceeds supporting the development of an innovative hub designed to uplift underserved and underrepresented start-ups and small businesses
SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MEANS CONTRIBUTING TO INITIATIVES THAT:
Empower startups and small businesses to thrive.
Foster economic growth in underresourced communities across the region.
Enhance Salt Lake City and its surrounding areas as a hub for a diverse, high-value workforce.
Champion our Black-led arts and culture organization, contributing to Salt Lake City’s $512.1 million arts and culture economy as a nonprofit.
Join us in discovering the "U" in community—where art, culture, and impact come together.
These statistics from the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 study (AEP6), conducted by Americans for the Arts, show that when we invest in both economic and community wellbeing, specifically, the Arts and Culture industry encourages people to want to live and work in the area. It builds a community where entrepreneurs and creative economy businesses are launched, and economies flourish.
DAY ONEA film screening spotlighting storytelling and cinematic artistry.
SUMMER OF SOUL
7 PM - 11 PM
FREE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025
Library Square
200 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Equipment provided by Utah Film Center. Sponsored by Sundance Institute.
DAY TWO
UNITY BLOCK PARTY
4th Annual Headliner Grammy Nominated Durand BernarrBest Progressive R&B Album at the 2025 GRAMMYs
A High-Energy Celebration of Music, Culture, and Community!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025
LIBRARY SQUARE
200 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
11 AM - 11 PM
CONCERT DOORS @ 3 PM | SHOW @ 4 PM
$30 - $150
DAY THREEBLACK CREATIVE EXCELLENCE BRUNCH
Advancing Business, Economic Empowerment, and Community Growth
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025
Neutral Ground
122 Pierpont Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
11 AM - 3 PM
$55 - $95
In Partnership with OurSundays
We couldn’t do it without our sponsors. Special thank you to those of us who have made this happen.
PAST EVENTS
UNITY BLOCK PARTY '23
AFRO PARADIGM - BLUR THE LINES
AFRO PARADIGM - THE INTERLUDE
CELEBRATING BLACK JOY
ANOTHER BLACK BLOCK PARTY
VERSATILE IMAGE SOFT LAUNCH
SAY THEIR NAMES MEMORIAL SLC
BB PREMIERE
BB AFTER DARK
BB UNLIMITED MEMPHIS
ROLLINFOUT.COM INTERVIEW NYC
BB JAM SESSION ATL
INFOCUS INTERVIEW DENVER, CO
BB COCKTAILS + CONVERSATION, DENVER, CO
BB BLOCK PARTY, BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
BB HANG OUT