LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes - 501 N. Main St.
SATURDAY AUGUST 2, 2025
Negritude Fest is a celebration of Afro-diasporic culture, centering queer and femme voices through art, music, and storytelling.
Building on the legacy of the Negritude movement, this festival is rooted in connection and liberation, creating space for Black joy and innovation.
Leading up to the festival, The Road to Negritude offers a series of community events that deepen our engagement, spark conversation, and build momentum for the main celebration.
Join us as we amplify the contributions of local Black creators and visionaries, building a more inclusive and intersectional future—together.
THE ROAD TO NEGRITUDE
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THE ROAD TO NEGRITUDE
A JOURNEY THROUGH COLLECTIVE IDENTITY
As we build momentum toward Negritude Fest, our Road to Negritude events will explore key themes at the heart of Black identity. Each gathering will bring together thought leaders, artists, and community members to engage in powerful conversations and experiences that shape our collective future, communing in historically Black areas of Los Angeles,
SATURDAY APRIL 19, 2025
Cielo Galleries
Historic South Central
EXPLORING INTERSECTIONALITY
Our first event sets the stage with a deep dive into intersectionality—the ways race, gender, sexuality, and other identities intersect within the Black experience. Through guided conversation, we will discuss the challenges faced by those navigating Black liberation from an intersectional lens, as well as the beauty of being in spaces designed with the inclusion of multiple identities in mind.
SATURDAY MAY 3, 2025
KAOS Network
Leimert Park
FANTASTIC PLANS FOR A BLACK FUTURE:
Afrofuturism, Freedom Dreaming, and Collective Action
Moving forward, we turn our gaze to Afrofuturism —not just the imaginative visions of a Black future, but also its everyday manifestations. Our panelists will discuss mundane Afrofuturism, the vital role of imagination in shaping liberation, and how futurism intersects with identity. We'll also be inviting artists to create work inspired by these themes, to be showcased at Negritude Fest.
SATURDAY JUNE 7, 2025
The Green Horse
Inglewood
MUSIC, MOVEMENT, AND BLACK JOY
Join us for a special evening screening and discussion centered on the transformative power of music and dance in Black liberation. We’ll begin with a documentary screening on Batekoo, the groundbreaking queer Black festival in Brazil, followed by a discussion on the role of movement and sound in cultivating joy and resistance. After our discussion, we dance.
SATURDAY JULY 19, 2025
Mercado La Paloma
Historic South Central
LIBERATION THROUGH FOOD:
THE LEGACY OF SOUP JOUMOU
We close our journey with a celebration of food as a revolutionary act. Learn about the powerful history behind Haiti’s liberation and how Soup Joumou, the dish of revolution, became a symbol of freedom—eaten every January 1st to honor Haitian independence. Attendees will have the opportunity to share in this tradition, with Soup Joumou catered for all.
Each of these events are an invitation to gather, learn, and envision a liberated future together. Join us on the Road to Negritude.
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OUR TEAM
The Negritude team is united by a love for celebrating the Afro-diasporic community.
With diverse talents and a shared passion for culture and connection, we come together to create joyful, authentic experiences that uplift and inspire. Every member brings a unique energy to the table, ensuring that the very fabric of Negritude is one of creativity, collaboration, and celebration.
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Anita Obasi
Co-Director and Head of Operations
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Sutiweyu Sandoval
Co-Director and Head of Programming
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Jhilya Mayas
Director of Community Engagement
SUPPORT OUR GROWTH
Negritude Fest is free for all, but building an inclusive, sustainable space takes resources.
Your support helps us:
Pay and uplift Black artists and cultural workers
Provide community resources and workshops
Foster a space of joy and connection
Every dollar goes directly toward making Negritude Fest possible. Donate today and help us grow!
