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  • 5th Year Anniversary Celebration at Nobody's Darling
    5th Year Anniversary Celebration at Nobody's Darling
    Fri, Jun 17
    Nobody's Darling
    Jun 17, 2022, 4:00 PM CDT – Jun 18, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT
    Nobody's Darling, 1744 W Balmoral Ave Chicago, IL 60640
    Chicago! Join us Friday, June 17th from 4-7PM at Nobody's Darling for the Black Lesbian Archives 5th Year Anniversary Celebration featuring The Womb Poetry
  • In Memory - Panel Discussion
    In Memory - Panel Discussion
    Thu, Jun 16
    Zoom
    Jun 16, 2022, 6:00 PM CDT – Jun 17, 2022, 8:00 PM CDT
    Zoom
    Join us June 16th, 2022 from 6-8PM via Zoom for a Mini Exhibition and Panel Discussion featuring Chris Smith, Pat McCombs, and Anna Deshawn
  • The Art of Storytellin'
    The Art of Storytellin'
    Sun, Sep 12
    Zoom
    Sep 12, 2021, 3:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Welcome to the fall BLA online series! Have a story to tell but don't quite no where to start? Come through Sunday, September 12th, 2021 @ 3PM EST for the first course 'The Art of Storytellin' Workshop and discussion with Kru Maekdo.
  • BLA Mobile Herstory Bus Kickstarter Campaign Kickoff
    BLA Mobile Herstory Bus Kickstarter Campaign Kickoff
    Sun, Mar 28
    Kickstarter Campaign
    Mar 28, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT
    Kickstarter Campaign
    BLA Mobile Herstory Bus Kickstarter Campaign Kickoff www.kickstarter.com/projects/blacklesbianarchives/black-lesbian-archives-mobile-herstory-bus
  • BLA Grassroots Archivist Workshop
    BLA Grassroots Archivist Workshop
    Sun, Mar 28
    Zoom
    Mar 28, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT
    Zoom
    Come through to the Black Lesbian Archives Grassroots Archivist Workshop hosted by Krü Maekdo. We will discuss the herstory of the BLA, the importance of archiving and how you can do it with the resources you have! Zoom will be sent to your email an hour before the day of the event.
  • The ACHÉ Project Exhibit 2021 (Open until March 28th)
    The ACHÉ Project Exhibit 2021 (Open until March 28th)
    Sat, Mar 20
    Link will be sent an hour before event
    Mar 20, 2021, 5:00 PM EDT – Mar 28, 2021, 4:00 PM EDT
    Link will be sent an hour before event
    Come through to the Black Lesbian Archives Aché Project Online Exhibit.
  • Black Lesbian Archives: The Berlin Years 1984 -1992 Talk back/Discussion
    Black Lesbian Archives: The Berlin Years 1984 -1992 Talk back/Discussion
    Sun, Mar 14
    Link will be sent an hour before the event
    Mar 14, 2021, 4:00 PM – 5:05 PM
    Link will be sent an hour before the event
    Join us in a talk back/discussion with Dagmar Schultz and Briona Simone Jones about the Berlin Years 1984 - 1992 Film. March 14th , 2021 @ 4PM EST!
  • Black Lesbian Archives: The  Berlin Years 1984-1992 Film Screening 2021
    Black Lesbian Archives: The  Berlin Years 1984-1992 Film Screening 2021
    Sat, Mar 13
    Link will be sent at 1PM EST
    Mar 13, 2021, 1:00 PM – Mar 14, 2021, 1:00 AM
    Link will be sent at 1PM EST
    Black Lesbian Archives: The Berlin Years 1984 -1992 Film Screening 2021 A film by Dagmar Schultz www.audrelorde-theberlinyears.com/berlin.html#.YCMRlCVOnDs
  • Black Lesbian Archives Presents: The Orgin of Your Achè & Yoruba Spirituality Panel Discussion
    Black Lesbian Archives Presents: The Orgin of Your Achè & Yoruba Spirituality Panel Discussion
    Fri, Mar 05
    Link will be sent an hour before event
    Mar 05, 2021, 4:00 PM – 5:05 PM EST
    Link will be sent an hour before event
    What is your Achè? Join us in a discussion with Ayodele Olofintuade, Pippa Fleming and Aurelis Troncoso about their origins of Achè and stories about their journeys through Yoruba Spirituality. March 5th, 2021 @ 4PM EST!
  • BLA Mobile Herstory Bus Campaign Presentation
    BLA Mobile Herstory Bus Campaign Presentation
    Sat, Feb 27
    projects/herstorybus
    Feb 27, 2021, 4:00 PM EST
    projects/herstorybus
    Join Krü Maekdo for the BLA Mobile Herstory Bus Campaign Presentation. We will kick off the kickstarter campaign as well as present the mission and vision of the overall project.
  • Black Lesbian Archives: The ACHÉ Project Panel Discussion 2021
    Black Lesbian Archives: The ACHÉ Project Panel Discussion 2021
    Sun, Feb 21
    Link will be sent an hour before event
    Feb 21, 2021, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST
    Link will be sent an hour before event
    Black Lesbian Archives Presents: The Aché Project Panel Discussion. February 20th - March 28th, 2021! We will be discussing the rich herstory of The Aché Project also how we can bridge connections between each other within and beyond our own communities.
  • The ACHÉ Project Opening Exhibit 2021
    The ACHÉ Project Opening Exhibit 2021
    Sat, Feb 20
    Link will be sent an hour before event
    Feb 20, 2021, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
    Link will be sent an hour before event
    Come through to the Black Lesbian Archives Aché Project Online Exhibit Opening!
  • PUBLIC FORUM
    PUBLIC FORUM
    Fri, Oct 16
    Zoom
    Oct 16, 2020, 7:00 PM CST
    Zoom
    The Black Lesbian Archives will be having its first ever public forum. This Forum is open to all. We will be discussing updates on BLA, how you can get involved and what you would like to see in the future.
  • Black Lesbian Archives Grassroots Tour: Unity Church 'Up For Air'
    Black Lesbian Archives Grassroots Tour: Unity Church 'Up For Air'
    Sun, Mar 01
    Unity Atlanta Church
    Mar 01, 2020, 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    Unity Atlanta Church, 3597 Parkway Ln, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092, USA
  • Black Lesbian Archives Grassroots 2020 Tour: Afrekete @ Spelman
    Black Lesbian Archives Grassroots 2020 Tour: Afrekete @ Spelman
    Thu, Feb 27
    Women's Research & Resource Center WRRC
    Feb 27, 2020, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Women's Research & Resource Center WRRC, 350 Spelman Ln SW, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA
  • @ Charis Bookstore: Black Lesbian Archives Grassroots Tour
    @ Charis Bookstore: Black Lesbian Archives Grassroots Tour
    Sun, Feb 23
    Charis Books & More
    Feb 23, 2020, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
    Charis Books & More, 184 S Candler St, Decatur, GA 30030, USA
    Join the Black Lesbian Archives at Charis Books for the Grassroots Tour Stop. The BLA was created to build community, educate and preserve our culture. For this tour, stop come through to the Grassroots Zine Making Creatives Incubator. Come learn more about the BLA, tour, and create your own zine.
  •  @ Buenos Dias Cafe: Black Lesbian Archives Grassroots Tour
     @ Buenos Dias Cafe: Black Lesbian Archives Grassroots Tour
    Fri, Feb 14
    Buenos Dias Cafe
    Feb 14, 2020, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Buenos Dias Cafe, 30 Decatur St SE, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
    Come through to Buenos Dias Cafe (30 Decatur St SE, Atlanta, GA 30303) at Georgia State University for the Black Lesbian Archives for the Grassroots Tour Stop. February 14th 1-4PM.
  • Black Lesbian Potluck (Rachaels Birthday)
    Black Lesbian Potluck (Rachaels Birthday)
    Thu, Jul 25
    Location is TBD
    Jul 25, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Come celebrate Rachaels Birthday at the Black Lesbian Potluck
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