Here’s some cool news for the culture. Brooklyn’s summer is about to heat up. On June 21, the borough will host the multi-city Dear Summer Festival kickoff, with Meek Mill leading the charge as headliner.
Meek’s top billing signals just how far the HBCU-rooted festival has come.
Get this, sharing the stage with him is rising dancehall sensation Valiant, bringing island energy to the already electric lineup.
A grassroots gathering among Virginia State and Delaware State alums became a cultural movement. Now spanning major cities across the country, Dear Summer Festival serves as a living celebration of the Historically Black College and University experience—honoring its history, amplifying its impact, and building community.
It’s clear that this isn’t just a music fest—it’s a cultural homecoming. Dear Summer blends live music, vibrant food, and real connection. Picture DJs spinning sets that span decades, local Black-owned chefs dishing out soul food classics, and conversations that bridge generations—all in one space.