Creating a More Beloved Community/

Creating a More Beloved Community/ “Fierceness Served! The ENIKAlley Coffeehouse

Date and Time

Oct 5, 2021 6:00 pm

Location

450K

450 K St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001

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Description:

This vibrant film reveals the impactful history and groundbreaking importance of The ENIKAlley Coffeehouse,

About this event

The ENIKAlley Coffeehouse served as a performance venue, rehearsal space, and meeting place for Black LGBTQ artists and political organizations from 1980s-mid 1990s. The film provide a snapshot of Washington DC as seen through the lenses of art, experience, and history.

Special Guest Speaker: ABilly S. Jones-Hennin. 2021 recipient of the James Baldwin Legacy Award from the National Black Justice Coalition, ABilly Jones-Hennin helped launch the National Coalition of Black Gays (later renamed the National Coalition of Black Lesbians and Gays),and is a founding member of the National Association of Black & White Men Together.

Tickets required, $10 

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