TALKS AND EVENTS

A bold, unfiltered morning experience where the Brightness in Black team brings joy, nuance, and storytelling to life—in real time.

Reclaiming the Reel Co-presented by Color Congress With Ambreen Qureshi, Charlie Raboteau, Ginou Choueiri and JT Takagi; moderated by Sahar Driver and...

Kick off the festival in style with music, dancing and more! The party will feature mixes by Rebel Foster and Matthew Law. Free event but RSVP request...

Before the films and discussions begin, we invite you to turn your breath and attention inward to reflect on the impact of the stories we are telling ...

Friday’s guests include Third Act director Tad Nakamura, Seek No Favor directors Elle Clay & Leilah Weinraub and festival programmer, Lyse N...

The Politics of Perspective With Lana Garland, Laurens Grant, Rafael Samanez and Shola Lynch; moderated by Natalie Bullock Brown Too often, stories ab...

Black Media Legacy: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future Co-presented by Firelight Media’s Beyond Resilience Series With Louis Massiah and Marcia Smi...

Enjoy an evening of art, live music, cocktails and light fare at this First Friday mixer.  Use code “BLACKSTAR25” at checkout for $10 tickets. Al...

Before the films and discussions begin, we invite you to turn your breath and attention inward to reflect on the impact of the stories we are telling ...

Saturday’s guests include The Volcano Manifesto director Cauleen Smith, Sabatical director Karabo Lediga, and festival programmer, Alia Ayman.

Our annual bazaar offers a curated shopping experience that celebrates community by supporting local creators. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity t...

Spotlight Conversation: BLKNWS With Kahlil Joseph, Nora Mendis, and Onye Anyanwu; moderated by Yaba Blay Kahlil Joseph’s BLKNWS began as a radical art...