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!