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TALKS AND EVENTS

24 events

(MORNING SHOW)

The Daily Jawn – Morning Show

August 6, 11:00AM EDTThe Daily Jawn Stage @ Kimmel

Start your festival mornings with the BlackStar crew as they have a coffee and chat with featured filmmakers and other special guests. Expect energy,…

(PANELS)

Revisioning A Different World

August 6, 2:00PM EDTThe Daily Jawn Stage @ Kimmel

Revisioning A Different World Presented by Netflix With Felicia Pride, Jordan Aaron Hall, and Shawn Peters; moderated by Doreen St. Félix. Join…

(WELLNESS)

Wellness Session – Sound Healing & Medicinal Tea

August 6, 3:00PM EDTMerck Arts Education Center @ Kimmel

Sound healing and medicinal tea with Inyosi from Oshun’s Palace.

(PANELS)

School of Elev8Docs

August 6, 5:00PM EDTThe Daily Jawn Stage @ Kimmel

School of Elev8Docs Presented by Color Congress With Ani Mercedes, Carlos Gutierrez, Chana Ginelle Ewing and Tracy Nguyen-Chung; moderated by Sahar…

(PARTY)

Opening Night Party

August 6, 9:00PM EDTFrankie’s Summer Club

Kick off the festival in style with music, dancing and more! The party will feature mixes by Cory Townes and NA$H. Free event, but RSVP requested…

(YOGA)

Yoga

August 7, 9:00AM EDTTier 2 @ Kimmel Center

Instructor: S. Craig Title & description coming soon.

(MORNING SHOW)

The Daily Jawn – Morning Show

August 7, 11:00AM EDTThe Daily Jawn Stage @ Kimmel

Start your festival mornings with the BlackStar crew as they have a coffee and chat with featured filmmakers and other special guests. Expect energy,…

(PANELS)

Undocumedia: Humble Beginnings

August 7, 2:00PM EDTThe Daily Jawn Stage @ Kimmel

Undocumedia: Humble Beginnings With Jesús Iniguez, Nancy Meza and Stephanie Solis; moderated by Set Hernandez. December 2011. In a Los Angeles…

(WELLNESS)

Wellness Session – Acupuncture & Ear Seeds

August 7, 3:00PM EDTMerck Arts Education Center @ Kimmel

Acupuncture with Bec from Alma Acupuncture.

(PANELS)

On Ayiti

August 7, 5:00PM EDTThe Daily Jawn Stage @ Kimmel

On Ayiti With Michèle Stephenson, Miryam Charles and Pierre Michel Jean; moderated by Cybille St.Aude-Tate. In 2026, we celebrate 222 years since the…

First Friday @ The Barnes: Justin Hicks & BlackStar Film Festival

August 7, 6:00PM EDTThe Barnes Foundation

Enjoy an evening of art, live music, cocktails and light fare at this First Friday mixer. Use code BLACKSTAR26 at checkout for $10 tickets…

(YOGA)

Strength + Sensitivity: Yoga for Balanced Well-Being

August 8, 9:00AM EDTMerck Arts Education Center @ Kimmel

Instructor: jean-jacques gabriel This workshop offers a breath and alignment focused yoga sequence to help us feel more grounded. We’ll explore the…

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