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Indy Juneteenth 2024: A Week-Long Celebration of Freedom and Community
Indy Juneteenth 2024 offers locals a full week of events to celebrate Juneteenth in the city.
American Black Film Festival Crown ISSA RAE As NEW CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Join Rae and other leaders in the Black film space this month in Miami.
Get Medical Cannabis Consultation at Red Stick Cannabis Street Fair in Baton Rouge
During the Red Stick Cannabis Street Fair patrons will be able to have a medical cannabis consultation with doctors on site, 20 people with a weed charge in Louisiana can meet with a lawyer on-site that will provide free expungement, and there will be 12 education sessions throughout the day.
Enjoy the Pulse of Afro-Caribbean Culture at Indianapolis’ Midwest Cultural Fest
Performers and DJs will also be coming to Indianapolis from Jamaica, Ivory Coast, Puerto Rico and other countries in the African diaspora.
Join Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia at the Black Effect Podcast Network Festival
“Through culture-defining storytelling, unique brand partnerships, compelling panel discussions, special live podcast recordings and more, we are inviting everyone to experience the power of The Black Effect and the many ways Black creators are driving the culture forward.” -Charlamagne tha God
Roots Picnic in Philadelphia: A Star-Studded Lineup of Grammy Winners and Unforgettable Moments Ahead
The list of performers is extensive, featuring everything from gospel powerhouse Tasha Cobbs Leonard to STL rapper Sexxy Red and a DC Go-Go set. Want some jazz? Robert Glasper and Yebba have that covered. And Lil Wayne, Trombone Shorty and PJ Morton join the Roots for a New Orleans musical celebration.
GodBody Weekend: 4 Days of Empowerment, Music, and Community Spirit with Houston Activist & Rapper AJ McQueen
AJ’s goal is for everyone that attends GodBody Weekend to feel more connected to the God that is within us all. “I want people to leave feeling inspired…I also want people to feel committed to the community and meet like-minded individuals. A lot of us try to find our soul tribe out here and it’s hard so hopefully people leave with that connection.”
Finding Home in the Crowd: The Unspoken Magic of Black Festivals
If you’ve never been to a Black music festival, let me give you the rundown. Performers are usually scheduled with a 30 to 45 minute break in between each set. This gives attendees time to check out the vendors, grab food and drinks, use the restroom and catch up with your friends.
Feel the Riddim: A Recap of Ghana’s 2023 BHIM Festival
BHIM Festival 2023 featured numerous Afrobeats and Caribbean performers including headliners 10Tik, Jahmiel, and Stonebwoy as well as D Black, Edem, Efya and Keche.
