"The truth is. All women need brothers. Sometimes women make the mistake of seeing a man and liking him and thinking this has to be sexual. Doesn't have to be. You really can use the spirituality of brotherhood and sisterhood and form something so profound that you can stand straight up on it"
- Maya Angelou
The Black Love Experience is a conglomerate of artistry and inventiveness geared towards fearless visionaries and cultural nomads featuring performance and visual artists, independent creatives, entrepreneurs, and kindred souls under the canopy of all things Black. This movement connects the vibrant, creative community through music, poetry, live art, wellness, and commerce representing Black and Brown people from across the globe. All within a kinetic, high-vibe environment, to contain it under the guise of a party, pop-up, concert, or gathering of any kind would be an understatement.
Founded by the Nubian Hueman Boutique team, a space for contemporary expressions of cultural goods and art representing the African diaspora, The Black Love Experience is a compound of the same in the form of an event. Simply put, it is a tangible, positive expression of self love and empowerment matching.
This year we are taking it even further. We are mixing our homegrown artists with creatives from around the world by including a series of compelling, and interactive artscapes, transformative workshops and panel discussions, a vendor den of top notch designers, djs, and more. From the bar to the basement, we celebrate Black. So now the question,
“Do you feel it?”
***Free swag bags for the first 250 people - Passed hors d'oeuvres from 7pm-8pm***
THE BONNER ROOM presented by Lil SoSo Productions
7:10PM: Self Love in the Age of Distraction: Evelyn Bandoh ( Mystic Genius) Shares the realities of maintaining self-love and care perspectives in the modern, fast-paced, digital age where selfies and constant status updates rule.
7:45PM: The Goddess Flow (WOMEN ONLY): A mini workshop led by Mayasaa Telfair (It's Time for Healing Holistic & Fitness Center) You will explore moves & techniques to strengthen vitality and awaken Chi using the yoni egg gemstone derived from exercises of the indigenous village life of healing women.
8:30PM: Black Love: A Conversation on Sustaining and Maintaining the Community: A panel discussion moderated by Amina Carter (Womansphere) featuring six thought leaders who reflect on the experiences as community organizers, artists and public figures and how Black love can be serve as a tool for community action, engagement and maintenance.
Makini Niliwaambieni - Asheru, Guerilla Arts - EZ Street, 93.9 WKYS - Omolola Adele-Oso, Act4Accountability - Chioma Iwuoha, Black Lives Matter, DMV - Geronimo Collins, All The Fly Kids
9:20PM: Yang Builders (MEN ONLY): Amtchat Edwards will feature participants practicing breathing, stretching and mental exercises to activate and increase their inner YANG potential.
10:00PM: The Interplay (EVERYONE): Amtchat Edwards' workshop based on principles of Polarity and Attraction will help participants experience the interplay of Yin and Yang in a physically close, intimate, and natural way.
PAINT & SIP instructed by Creative Carousel
7:30pm Session #1
9:30pm Session #2
BLACK LOVE EXPERIENCE ART EXHIBIT curated by District Canvas
POP-UP SHOP curated by Nubian Hueman / presented by Nomad Yard
QUALE: A photography series on images of Black Love presented by Ebone' McCloud
COIF CAFE The essense of our hair salon experience with natural hair sessions featuring the photography of Kelvin Bulluck presented by N Natural Hair Salon
Can I buy tickets at the door?
If there are tickets remaining by the day of event, they will be sold online and at the door for $30. But why do that when you can buy them cheaper in advance? Should we reach our maximum capacity in ticket sales, tickets will not be sold the day of or at the door.
How old do I need to be to attend the Black Love Experience?
You must be 21+. Please bring proper identification to the event.
Dress code?
Proud. We will have lots of photography, so we recommend dressing your fashionable best.
What happens if it rains?
The Black Love Experience will go on rain or shine. Now major snow is a different story. We follow all weather advisories.
Can I get a refund?
We do not offer ticket refunds. All sales are final. Should inclement weather occur, we will honor all tickets for a rescheduled date.
Where is the Black Love Experience and how do I get there?
This event takes place at the Anacostia Arts Center, located at 1231 Good Hope Road SE, Washington, DC 20020. It is accessible by metro via the Green Line (Anacostia stop) or bus. There is a Capital Bikeshare station located across the street on Good Hope Road SE. Car parking is also available for $5 in the lot across from the Anacostia Arts Center.
Who do I contact about press inquiries?
For all press inquiries send an email to info [at] nubianhueman [dot] com.
Do you offer group sales?
Yes, see our (5+) Group Discount option.
What tender do you accept?
We accept cash and all major credit cards (including American Express and Discover).
Please direct any additional questions you may have to info [at] nubianhueman [dot] com.
PHOTO CREDIT
DISCLAIMER: By attending this event, you approve of all photography and video to be displayed for marketing purposes. All sales are final. Privacy: Nubian Hueman LLC does not solicit personal information to third party companies. Names and e-mail addresses are recorded for the use of Nubian Hueman LLC only and vendors if ticket is purchased as their guest.
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