About

First ever Black History Month NightLife event presents a fun yet thoughtful evening with programming that represents the multidimensional Black American existence, which simultaneously holds challenge and discrimination alongside the boundless resilience and joy of the Black community.

PERFORMANCES:

6-10 pm - DJ Lady Ryan has shared a stage with legendary artists including Diana Ross, George Clinton, Erykah Badu, Journey, Indigo Girls, and Anderson Paak; she’s been recognized by the City of Oakland for her leadership in LGBTQ music and arts; and she was voted “Best DJ in the Bay Area” by Bay Area Reporter in 2023.

7:30 pm - Bamidele Agbasegbe-Demerson, Chief Curator of the African American Museum and Library at Oakland, leads an engaging talk, “Interpreting Africa’s Gifts to the United States: Black American Contributions to Our Society.”

6-10 pm - Visual artist Michael Coppage's acclaimed Black Box art installation makes its West Coast debut following successful runs in Europe and across the US.

6-10 pm - Morgan Norvell of Budding Lotus Meditation brings attention to the importance of mental health care and meditation with a table offering breathwork exercises and tips for starting or furthering your practice.

6-10 pm - Support Black-owned businesses and shop a marketplace with wares from 20 exceptional local Black stores, including Belle Noire, CocoaCentric, Ice Body Skincare, Sam's Jams, and more, curated by SF Black Wall Street and In the Black Shop.