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Please join us in celebrating our joyful community! November 16, 4:00-6:00pm - Spurlock Museum, 600 S Gregory St, Urbana - all white attire is encouraged

A Celebration of Resilience: A Closing Ceremony for the Black Joy Project

Event Type
Reception/Open House
Sponsor
The Black Joy Project
Location
Spurlock Museum
Date
Nov 16, 2024   4:00 pm   6:00 pm
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Originating Calendar
Spurlock Museum - Event

Come vibe with us as we celebrate Black Joy in all its beauty! This special event is packed with activities that will feed your soul and lift your spirits.

• Poetry in Motion: experience powerful spoken word from the Poet Laureate of Urbana-Champaign, Dr. Ruby Mendenhall and other Poets

 • Feel the Beat: get ready to groove to the rhythm of the drums! We’ll have a live drumming session that will move you to dance

 • Soul Food for the Soul: savor delicious food from Wood N Hog barbecue style

• Mental Wellness Moment: take a break and reflect at our Black Joy Jars station, where you can fill jars with uplifting affirmations, share positive affirmations , and focus on your mental health.

 • A final walkthrough of the gallery space

 • Black Joy, Full Circle: connect with others, celebrate our collective strength, and immerse yourself in a day full of culture, healing, and togetherness. Let’s come together to honor Black Joy—mind, body, and soul. See you there!

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