UPCOMING EVENTS
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Losing Louisiana Exhibition: Soundscapes of Displacement: Migration & Cultural Echoes
Losing Louisiana 2025 is exploring the sights, sounds, and spirit of our changing coast.
This year’s Losing Louisiana exhibition invites artists to capture the sensory soul of Southeast Louisiana—its sounds, landscapes, and culture—all shaped by our ever-changing environment. From the hum of boat engines at dawn to the heartbeat of a second line, each piece reflects the rhythm of life along our coast. The exhibition asks us to listen deeply, to see clearly, and to imagine the Louisiana of the future—one defined by resilience, creativity, and community in the face of rising waters and shifting land.
Artwork will be judged on originality and work that engages with these realities while imagining new possibilities for Southeast Louisiana. How might coastal identities evolve? What new traditions might emerge alongside efforts to restore and protect our environment? What tales and tastes would endure in your memory if they were lost?
All artwork must be original and created entirely by the artist(s). The deadline for the Losing Louisiana Exhibition Artist Call is November 6, 2025. If accepted, drop off dates will be November 7-8, 2025.
Community Wellness Hub Highlight with Heart
The Greater New Orleans American Heart Association has launched a community-based self-monitoring blood pressure initiative and cardiac emergency response plan with Ashé Cultural Arts Center, situated in New Orleans Central City.
Ashé offers a wellness hub offering healthcare services, overcoming transportation obstacles for those unable to visit healthcare providers regularly. Leaning on the power of collaboration and networking can help transform the health and wellness of our most at-risk communities.
Welcome & Opening Remarks by Coretta LaGarde, AHA GNO Executive Director
Panel Discussion
- Avis Gray, Ashé Cultural Arts Center
- Dr. Takiesha Davis, NOEH
- Courtney Scrubbs, Strategic Wellness Initiative
- Jessica Black, AHA National Senior Vice President of Community Impact
Hands-Only CPR Training
– Chelsea Morgan, GNO Vice President of Community Impact
BOOK LAUNCH: Counting Our Blessings
Please join us to celebrate the launch of our anthology Counting Our Blessings - a book that reclaims the Katrina narrative through the lens of humanity and hope.
Edited by Momma Carol Bebelle, Counting Our Blessings is a journey through the lives of 41 New Orleanians in the aftermath of the Katrina disaster. Their experiences and reflections offer a clarifying view of the assistance, promises, faith, relief, opportunities, compassion and empathy that helped to catapult them through the distress to better times. The collection works together to reveal the power of a bitter night in the deepest darkness, and it also teaches us the promise of humanity provoked into action by the sight of our fellow human beings in danger and distress as we continue to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the storm.
Losing Louisiana 2025: Climate Futures Southeast Plan for 2050
This year’s Losing Louisiana exhibition and assembly invites artists and our community to capture the sensory soul of Southeast Louisiana—its sounds, landscapes, and culture—all shaped by our ever-changing environment. From the hum of boat engines at dawn to the heartbeat of a second line, each piece and session will reflect the rhythm of life along our coast.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLC, Losing Louisiana 2025: Climate Futures Southeast Plan for 2050 asks us to listen deeply, to see clearly, and to imagine the Louisiana of the future—one defined by resilience, creativity, and community in the face of rising waters and shifting land.
STAY TUNED FOR THE ASSEMBLY PROGRAMING COMING SOON!
The Turnaway Play
The Turnaway Play
Directed by R'Myni Watson
Written by Lesley Lisa Greene
Inspired by the Turnaway Study: Ten Years, a thousand women, and the consequences of having – or being denied – an abortion, by Diana Green Foster, PhD.
The Turnaway Play explores real-life stories of people navigating abortion, parenting, relationships, and the importance of representation and access within the systems that shape their choices.
Friday, September 26 at 7pm & Saturday, September 27 at 3pm & 7pm
9/27 – Saturday Panel Discussion with Lesley Greene, Diana Greene Foster, and Latona Giwa, moderated by R'Myni Watson, at Ashé; 4:45–6 pm
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70113
Artist Talk - Katrina 20 Exhibit: OLD ORLEANS IN THE NEO DIASPORA
Join us for a powerful evening of art and conversation as part of the Katrina 20 Exhibition Artist Talk.
The Katrina 20 Exhibition: Old Orleans in the Neo Diaspora Artist Talk brings together a dynamic lineup of artists to reflect on resilience, memory, and the cultural legacy of New Orleans 20 years after Hurricane Katrina.
This engaging discussion will explore the theme “Old Orleans in the Neo Diaspora” and offer a space for collective remembrance, healing, and reclamation of our stories.
📅 Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans
🎟️ Admission is free and open to all.
Come be part of this important dialogue and celebration of art, history, and community.
For The People Debate Series: Mayoral Debate
The big one.
Mayoral candidates. Your questions. The future of New Orleans on the line.
Be there — history doesn’t wait.
The City’s Mayoral Debate will include the following:
Joesph “Joe” Bikulege Jr.
Eileen Carter
Russell J. Butler
Renada Collins
Royce Duplessis
Arthur Huntur
Frank Robert Janusa
Helena Moreno
Oliver Thomas
Richard “Ricky” Twiggs
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-mayoral-debate-tickets-1538585202759
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
For The People Debate Series: Orleans Parish Assessor
Knowledge is power.
Learn where your Orleans Parish Assessor candidates stand.
Your property, your taxes, your say.
The Orleans Parish Assessor Debate will include the following:
Corey Gerard Dowden
Casius Pealer III
Errol Williams
PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION: 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70113
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-assessors-debate-tickets-1538578683259
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
For The People Debate Series: Council At-Large Div. 1 Debate
We’re bringing it home to Ashé!
Council At-Large Div. 1 candidates meet the people. Show up, speak out, and shape the future of New Orleans.
The Council At-Large Div. 1 Debate will include the following:
Delisha Boyd
Matthew “Matt” Hill
Matthew Willard
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
Swimming Upstream: The Katrina Monologues
Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Swimming Upstream: The Katrina Monologues returns home to honor the resilience, strength, and spirit of our community.
This powerful theatrical production weaves together stories of survival, loss, and renewal, told through the voices of women who endured the storms and helped stitch the city back together through song, movement, and determination.
With raw honesty and breathtaking artistry, Swimming Upstream captures the pain of devastation and the triumph of hope, reminding us of the unbreakable fabric of New Orleans’ culture and community.
Swimming Upstream: The Katrina Monologues
Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Swimming Upstream: The Katrina Monologues returns home to honor the resilience, strength, and spirit of our community.
This powerful theatrical production weaves together stories of survival, loss, and renewal, told through the voices of women who endured the storms and helped stitch the city back together through song, movement, and determination.
With raw honesty and breathtaking artistry, Swimming Upstream captures the pain of devastation and the triumph of hope, reminding us of the unbreakable fabric of New Orleans’ culture and community.
For The People Debate Series: Council Seat E
E for Engage!
District E, this is your night to make your voice heard.
Let’s talk power, policy, and progress for OUR communities.
The City Council District E Debate will include the following:
Richard Bell Sr.
Wille Miller Jr.
Kimberly Burbank
Willie Morgan
Danyelle Christmas
Cyndi Nguyen
Jason Hughes
Jonathan Anthony Roberts
Jon D. Johnson
Nathaniel Jones
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-e-debate-tickets-1538571411509
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
For The People Debate Series: Council Seat D Debate
District D, your future is on the ballot.
Come out, ask the hard questions, and demand real solutions. This is your seat at the table.
The City Council District D Debate Series will include the following:
Belden “Noonie Man:” Batiste
Eugene Green
Leilani Heno
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-d-debate-tickets-1538558502899
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
For The People Debate Series: Council Seat C Debate
Real talk. Real accountability.
City Council District C candidates will take the stage to answer to YOU. Don’t just watch change happen — help make it.
The City Council District Seat C Debate will include the following:
Eliot S. Barron
Kelsey Foster
Jackson Kimbrell
Freddie King III
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
RSVP here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-c-debate-tickets-1538532364719
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
By The People Debate Series: City council member At-Large Div. 2 Debate
💬 Your voice matters.
Join us as candidates for Council At-Large Div. 2 face the community.
Bring your questions. Bring your concerns. Be part of the change.
The City Councilmember At-Large Div. 2 Debate will include the following:
Kenneth Cutno
Gregory Manning
J.P. Morrell
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-council-at-large-division-2-debate-tickets-1538515965669
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
For The People Debate Series: Council Seat A
🚨 NOLA, it’s time to speak up! 🚨
The #ByThePeople Debate Series kicks off with City Council District A.
Let’s put our priorities first and make leaders answer to the people.
The City Council District A Debate Series will include the following:
Holly Friedman
Aimee McCarron
“Alex” Mossing
Robert “Rob” Murrell
Bridget Neal
Hosted by the Urban League of Louisiana in partnership with: Ashé Cultural Arts Center • Black Voters Matter • C.O.P. • Eternal Seeds • GNOHA • Krewe of Themis • Lower 9th Ward Voters Coalition • NAACP – New Orleans • National Coalition of 100 Black Women • New Orleans NPHC • NOLA HBCU Alumni Association • The Links, Inc. – Crescent City, Orleans, and Pontchartrain Chapters • Proficient Media Service • Teamer Strategy Group • The Collaborative and Xavier University.
Together, we're confronting power, policies, and progress in Orleans Parish. Join us for a series of crucial, high-impact debates that put our communities first. Because leadership should be decided by the people — for the people.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-orleans-city-council-district-a-debate-tickets-1538389758179
If you can’t attend in-person please feel free to live stream here: https://embed.wowza.com/hosted/e8701fc4-b9bf-48ac-b018-006aa208bc8e/jcw9w5zt
Kuumba Academy 2025 Summer program Culmination
Join us for a joyful celebration of Black creativity, culture, and community as Kuumba Academy wraps its 2025 summer session with a vibrant Culmination Showcase and Community Marketplace!
CALL FOR ARTISTS: OLD ORLEANS: NOT 4 SALE, NOT 4 PROFIT
As the city of New Orleans commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the aftermath that caused the nation to pause, the Ashé Cultural Arts Center is honoring that memory through art, stories, and memorabilia through the exhibition, OLD ORLEANS: NOT 4 SALE, NOT 4 PROFIT.
Photography & Writer’s Exhibition:
This exhibition showcases images of New Orleans then & now. It acknowledges both what we lost and what we gained. This collection calls for images of pre and post-Katrina events, places, city departments, and familiar faces. It calls for stories of the rise in nonprofit organizations post Katrina, the effects of gentrification and memories of old New Orleans that complement each piece of photography.
All artwork must be original and created entirely by the artist(s). The deadline for the Katrina 20 Exhibition Artist Call is Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:59pm.
CALL FOR ARTISTS: KATRINA: A NEO-DIASPORA
As the city of New Orleans commemorates the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the aftermath that caused the nation to pause, the Ashé Cultural Arts Center is honoring that memory through art, stories, and memorabilia in the KATRINA: A NEO-DIASPORA exhibition.
Mixed Media Exhibition:
Since Hurricane Katrina, we've seen the footprint of New Orleans travel across the world. You almost can't go anywhere without seeing "New Orleans Style [Insert dish, dance, music, etc]".
This exhibition calls for imagery of New Orleans people, cuisine, & music all over the country. What survived and what was reinvented. This collection also calls for masking suits seen across the world, Katrina memorabilia that survived through the storm, and depictions of Orishas of the storm.
All artwork must be original and created entirely by the artist(s). The deadline for the Katrina 20 Exhibition Artist Call is Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 11:59pm.
River Rhythms: A Tribute to Louisiana’s Indigenous People Mural Unveiling
Join us for the official unveiling of the River Rhythms mural after the Ashé Cultural Arts Center’s 25th Annual Maafa Procession, a longstanding community ritual honoring African ancestors through remembrance, artistic expression, and collective healing.
MAAFA 25th anniversary Commemoration
This year we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the New Orleans MAAFA Commemoration community remembrance event! As we commemorate this moment, we reckon with the horrors of the Transatlantic and Domestic Slave Trades and give ourselves a release from the chains of its legacy.
This year’s theme, Homecoming: La Porte du Retour (The Door of Return), invites us to reflect, rejoice, and reunite. Come dressed in all white as a symbol of purity, remembrance, and spiritual renewal.
AII In The Family: Open Mic Night
Pull up for a night of creativity, culture, and good energy at Adinkra Lounge's All In The Family Comedy Takeover - EVER FIRST FRIDAY! 🎤✨ Whether you ready to bless the mic or just wanna vibe, this is the spot to be.
Maafa 25 All White Party & Exhibition opening – Homecoming: La Porte du Retour
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Ashe's Maafa Commemoration at the Maafa Exhibition Opening and All-White Party. Purchase your tickets NOW!
Warriors Wellness Day
In celebration of Men’s Health Month we invite you to Warriors Wellness Day! We’ll be joining the national effort to recognize and support Men’s Health by holding a day of love, education, healing, empathy, joy, and fun on Saturday, June 14 from 11am - 5pm. Join us in this celebration of our brothers to include panel discussions, health declarations, massages and acupuncture, games, and happy hour.
2025 Favorite Fathers Awards
Ashé Cultural Arts Center and Fathers Matters are proud co-sponsors of this year’s Favorite Fathers Awards! This powerful event will spotlight men across the city of New Orleans who are great father figures in our community.
Nominations open NOW through June 6!
AII In The Family: Open Mic Night
Pull up for a night of creativity, culture, and good energy at Adinkra Lounge's All In The Family Comedy Takeover - EVER FIRST FRIDAY! 🎤✨ Whether you ready to bless the mic or just wanna vibe, this is the spot to be.
Kuumba Academy '25 Summer Program Parent Orientation
Join us as we prepare for an culturally-inspiring summer during Kuumba Academy’s 2025 Summer Program! This orientation is your opportunity to get familiar with our program, meet the team, and ensure your child is set for a vibrant, enriching experience rooted in the African diaspora designed for children ages 5–14!
Registration OPEN for Kuumba Academy 2025 Summer Program
Kuumba Academy offers a vibrant and culturally enriching summer experience designed to support families while nurturing the creativity of every child!
📅 Monday - Friday, June 9 - July 25
👥 Ages 5-14
✨ Daily art, music and dance lessons led by local professional artists
🌍 Field trips
🍽️ Breakfast & hot lunch provided
🕗 Drop-off: 8:00 AM | Pick-up: 3:00 PM
Spaces are limited—reserve your child’s spot today and let their creativity shine this summer!
Thankful Tuesday
Thankful Tuesday
Give back by meeting the Birthrite Exhibition artists this #ArtsAdvocacyDay as we celebrate something so powerful and scared.
From now until May 6, take the time to donate or visit our organization to support more than cultural arts — but a movement for #GiveNOLADay.
GiveNOLA Day
Support 27 years of celebrating the people, places, and philosophies of the African Diaspora by adding Ashé Cultural Arts Center to your Give NOLA Day list of organizations to support. Visit .https://www.givenola.org/organization/AsheCulturalArtsCenter to donate.
Plant, Plate, & Prosper
Join us for an inspiring day of wellness, sustainability, and community empowerment at Plant, Plate, and Prosper: I Deserve It Earth Day Celebration at Ashé Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, April 19th, from 11 AM to 3 PM! 🌎💚
We’ve teamed up with Next to Eat Wholistic Culinary Market, Recirculating Farms, Sprout NOLA, and the New Orleans Office of Resilience and Sustainability’s Urban Agriculture Liason to bring you a family-friendly event full of interactive experiences and hands-on fun. Here's what you can expect:
🍴 Healthy Eating Demos: Learn how to whip up delicious, nutritious dishes with fresh, local ingredients!
🌻 Gardening Guidance: Whether you're growing your first plant or thinking about selling your harvest, get tips from industry pros!
☕ Paint & Sip with Holistic Teas: Unleash your creativity while sipping on calming, wellness-focused teas!
🎨 Kuumba Kids Corner Art and Gardening: Enroll your child in this pop-up Kuumba Academy event featuring art-making and gardening. Space is limited, advance registration for each child attending is required, RSVP for your child(ren) here: bit.ly/kuumba-april
🐣 Healthy Treat Easter Egg Hunt: Kids will love this twist on a classic tradition with eggs filled with nutritious surprises!
🫚 Herbal Consultations: One-on-one consultations with herbalist Rachel Reeves.
🌱 Grand Opening of the I Deserve It Wellness Hub: Celebrate the launch of this new community space dedicated to holistic health & sustainable living!
This event is all about fostering wellness, self-empowerment, and healthy living. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, create, and connect with your community.
Let’s plant, plate, and prosper together — see y’all there! 💚🌿
Workplace Wellness Luncheon: Doc Talk w/ JenCare
Join us for a Workplace Wellness Luncheon focused on wellness for seniors! We’ll dive into important conversations about maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health as we age with JenCare Senior Medical Center. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn, connect, and enjoy a nutritious meal with fellow community members.
📅 Date: April 9th, 2025
⏰ Time: 11 AM - 1 PM
📍 Location: Ashé Cultural Arts Center | 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
This event is generously sponsored by JenCare Senior Medical Care Center and Jericho Road.
🍽️ Lunch provided by: OH SHE GRILLZ
Come enjoy a healthy lunch, gain valuable wellness tips, and meet others who share your commitment to aging gracefully and healthfully. 🌱💪🏾
Open Mic Night at Adinkra Lounge
Join us for an evening of creativity and community at Adinkra Lounge’s Open Mic Night TOMORROW! Whether you want to hit the stage or just kick back and enjoy the show, our Open Mic Night is always a good time!
Everyone is welcome to share their gifts, from the seasoned performers to the first-timers. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the mic opens at 7:30 PM.
$5 to get in, free to sign up to perform.
Black Women's Privilege Day
As Black women take a collective step back from political scenes to reevaluate our roles in the struggle for social justice, we are taking some time to celebrate our empowerment and explore what racial healing means for us.
Join us for a day of joy, love, and rest as we engage in meaningful conversations, enjoy phenomenal performances, and engage in moments of indulgent self-care!
Panel Discussions:
Black Women + Religion | 12:00 PM
A discussion exploring Black women’s experiences in the church, mosque, and beyond, and why many are turning to African Traditional Religions (ATR) and other spiritual paths.
Black Women + Race | 1:00 PM
Black women play a pivotal role in holding up families, communities, and the nation. Join this conversation to learn more about how beneficiaries of Black women’s labor can create infrastructures that honor Black women’s unique strengths, and provide the space for us to thrive and grow.
Black Women + Revolution | 2:00 PM
A deep dive into how Black women show up for their communities as organizers and activists fighting for justice for all marginalized people.
Black Women + Relationships | 3:00 PM
Hear from Black women in healthy romantic relationships, supportive sisterhoods, and navigating the mother-daughter dynamic.
Black Women + Rest | 4:00 PM
Black women discuss their complex relationship with rest and resistance.
Happy Hour at the Adinkra Lounge | 5:00 PM
Performances and a discount on specialty drinks for Black Women.
Admission is free, but registration is encouraged.
Black Women's Privilege Day is sponsored by Foundation for Louisiana, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, and Women's Foundation of the South.
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Ashé Cultural Arts Center creates, promotes, and hosts professional and community productions and events that explore and illuminate artistic distinction, community engagement, and a commitment to the African Diaspora and surrounding community.