Feb
28
to Jul 30

Speak, Easy: Open Mic

  • Joyce Gordon Gallery (map)
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An artist showcase and open mic night honoring the voices of black women.

speak, easy is an artist showcase and open mic night honoring the voices of black women. All are welcome to attend, however black female singers, poets, storytellers, etc. will be prioritized.

We hope to provide a platform which inspires black women and girls to sound off, to elevate their truths, and define their narratives. Speak, easy is a place to be bold, free, and heard. In the words of Mahogany L. Browne, "aint no room for a Black woman's voice to be policed."

Open Mic Sign-Ups: https://goo.gl/forms/FHWdB7Mtu3IwIGr43

Doors open at 7:00, show starts by 7:30. Seating will be available on a first come, first served basis.

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speak easy, vol 2.: BARE
Oct
26
7:00 PM19:00

speak easy, vol 2.: BARE

Join us Friday, October 26th at Joyce Gordon Gallery for speak easy vol. 2, bare.
speak easy is an open mic and artist showcase honoring the voices of black women and girls. All are welcome to attend, black female singers, poets, storytellers, etc will be prioritized 

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The Color Purple: 3rd Annual Black Girl Magic Brunch
Oct
13
11:30 AM11:30

The Color Purple: 3rd Annual Black Girl Magic Brunch

  • 1411 Center Street Oakland, CA, 94607 United States (map)
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“I am an expression of the divine.” - Alice Walker, The Color Purple

This year’s brunch theme is inspired by Alice Walker’s The Color Purple. We, like the color purple, are majestic – and of extraordinary beauty. We calm and soothe like lavender. Our stories are deep and divine like violet. Like the color purple we are multihued, our collective presence a celebration commanding acknowledgement. Join us as we celebrate the joy that is black womanhood!

There will be food! There will be music! There will be mimosas! There might even be dancing…

No one will be turned away because financial hardship. If you need assistance please contact us at info@exhalecollective.org. 

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Speak, Easy: Open Mic/Artist Showcase Honoring the Voices of Black Women
Jul
13
7:00 PM19:00

Speak, Easy: Open Mic/Artist Showcase Honoring the Voices of Black Women

speak, easy is an artist showcase and open mic night honoring the voices of black women. All are welcome to attend, howeverblack female singers, poets, storytellers, etc. will be prioritized.

We hope to provide a platform which inspires black women and girls to sound off, to elevate their truths, and define their narratives. The Speakeasy is a place to be bold, free, and heard. In the words of Mahogany L. Browne, "aint no room for a Black woman's voice to be policed."

Open Mic Sign-Ups: https://goo.gl/forms/tAQtUEaAO5VsZcUk2

The event is free but donations are welcome! Seating will be available for on first come, first served basis.

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