In collaboration with Designer and Author, Kadeem Alphanso Fyffe, “Back in Black” celebrates the iconic couture worn by Black women at the Kennedy Center Honors. This event will feature a 3-piece haute couture collection inspired by memorable looks, reimagined to capture their historical and artistic significance.

The Black Smile Film Premiere event is coming soon! Movement Artists Olivia Eddings and Shartoya Jn.Baptiste present the dance film The Black Smile. A film that challenges the threat of the black smile, and the attempted suppression of black joy and success. This film celebrates healing and collaboration among black women through an intentional and unique creative process. This is not a struggle story, this is a joyful story! Let no woman who lived this process leave the same. Let no woman who watches this film think the same. Get your tickets now before they sell out!

*This is a black carpet film premiere event. The dress code is a creative black tie.

We value your presence and support, and look forward to seeing you on the black carpet!

Softly, Softly Expressions is a powerful conglomerate of artistic mediums: film, ballet production, art exhibition, readings, and fashion collection centering Black women's humanity. It illuminates Black women’s costly, treacherous & seemingly mythic composure as they navigate life. Created by multi-hyphenate artist and Howard University professor, Maria Fenton, it touches on race, gender, suicide prevention, domestic violence, mental health, politics, and more. Softly, Softly is a both a battle cry and love story about the grace, reality, & magic of Black women and their often invisible embattled journey.

Softly, Softly Expressions is a powerful conglomerate of artistic mediums: film, ballet production, art exhibition, readings, and fashion collection centering Black women's humanity. It illuminates Black women’s costly, treacherous & seemingly mythic composure as they navigate life. Created by multi-hyphenate artist and Howard University professor, Maria Fenton, it touches on race, gender, suicide prevention, domestic violence, mental health, politics, and more. Softly, Softly is a both a battle cry and love story about the grace, reality, & magic of Black women and their often invisible embattled journey.

The John F. Kennedy Center and BLACK GIRLS ROCK!® present the BGR!FEST Film Forum: A Soul Sunday Movie Matinee featuring an exclusive screening (movie TBA) and Q&A with the film’s creators and cast. Registration is required, however attending the BGR!FEST Film Forum is completely free. 

Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.

Don’t miss out on the return of the highly anticipated BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Concert, a must-see live event honoring the creative genius of Black women! Featuring Alice Smith, Estelle, and Jade Novah. 

Live Performances by BOOMscat + DJ Cleveland + Angel Bre'Nai + Q Lasha. Creative Gifts by Made w/ Love + My Desserts Diva + Rox and Glitter.