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June
Black Love is Black Wealth: A Celebration of the Life and Works of Nikki Giovanni
Sunday, June 8 at 2 p.m. at Moss Arts Center in Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Tech honors the legendary poet and professor with a celebration of her life, love, and literary legacy.
May
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish Premieres
Hazel, a young Black girl, joins Cosmo and Wanda in The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish. The premiere airs May 20 on Nickelodeon.
April
Black Women Radicals Talk with Jana Smith
Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. EST/3:30 p.m. PST on Instagram Live (@blackwomenradicals)
Join writer and director Jana Smith (whom I interviewed for The Persistent) to discuss Red for Revolution, her star-studded audio drama centering intergenerational stories of Black women, queer love, and liberation.
We See You! Black Women Writers Workshop
On April 28 at 6 p.m., join poet and educator Michelle Rankins for a free, hands-on literary workshop at the Cuyahoga County Public Library in Berea, OH. Registration required.
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$5,000 Grant from Flickr x Black Women Photographers
Flickr and SmugMug are teaming up with BWP to offer a $5,000 grant, pro subscriptions, and more to support emerging talent. Apply by April 14.
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Archived Listings
Apply for a 19th News Fellowship
The 19th News is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Fellowship, a yearlong, salaried program with full benefits for HBCU graduates and mid-career alums and former students. Fellows will gain experience in reporting, audience engagement, and news product management. Applications are due by March 31 at 5:00 p.m. PST.
Grants for Women Entrepreneurs in Michigan
The Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation is accepting applications for its latest round of business grants, supporting women entrepreneurs in Michigan. Launched in honor of Olga’s Kitchen founder Olga Loizon, the grants provide financial assistance to women actively building businesses in the state. Applications are open through March 29, and eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need and submit a formal business plan. Learn more »
Camp Lucky Girl 2025
Hosted by Lucky Girl Rose founder Akilah Releford-Gould at her family’s Bloom Ranch in Acton, this year’s retreat on March 29 blends brand-building, relationship insights, and industry connections, all over great rosé. (Our founder Patrice recently featured Akilah in an ESSENCE essay on Black women in home and lifestyle.)
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Black Women and Climate Change with Dr. Monica White
Join Bennett College’s Green Team on March 28 at 11 a.m. for a free talk on race, gender, and environmental justice featuring Dr. Monica White, author of Freedom Farmers. Held at Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel in Greensboro, NC.
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Queens March Celebrates Black Women in the Arts
On March 26 at 5 p.m., the Bechtler Museum in Charlotte hosts Queens March, an immersive Women’s History Month celebration spotlighting Black women artists, with live performances and a silent auction.
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Studio Symoné Residency at Sip & Sonder
Beauty media platform Studio Symoné, founded by journalist and artist Darian Symoné Harvin, teams up with Black women-owned coffee house Sip & Sonder in Los Angeles for a multidisciplinary residency. Every Friday throughout March, expect co-working sessions, DJ sets, and exclusive Studio Symoné beauty newspapers. Oh, and try the Symoné Sip!
The 10th Annual Black Women Film Network Summit
The Black Women Film Network Summit returns on March 22 at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Celebrating its tenth year, the event highlights Black women shaping the entertainment industry under the theme “Plot Twist: The Art of The Pivot.” Honorees include “Grosse Pointe Garden Society” star Aja Naomi King, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall, and Tyler Perry Studios executive Angi Bones.
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Oscar-Qualifying Shorts from Reel Sisters
On March 6, BAM presents An Evening of Oscar-Qualifying Shorts curated by the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival. This evening of powerful films by women of color celebrates family, faith, and resilience.
Spend the Summer at Spelman University Researching Audre Lorde
The Spelman Archives is offering two $2,500 travel grants to PhD students who will conduct in-person research in the Audre Lorde Papers during Summer 2025. Applications are due by March 1st. These grants aim to support scholarship focused on Black queer women and to promote public engagement with Lorde’s powerful legacy.
ArtLeadHer Presents: Roots and Realms
Rugiyatou Ylva Jallow’s first solo exhibition opens on February 21 at NeueHouse Venice Beach in Los Angeles, with the opening night starting at 6:30 PM. Running through May 1st, Roots and Realms explores the intersection of identity, heritage, and personal discovery through the experiences of biracial women. Jallow’s work invites viewers to delve into the layers of culture, mythology, and self-awareness.
We Gather at the Edge: Contemporary Quilts by Black Women Artists
Opening February 21 at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in D.C., this exhibition presents thirty-five quilts from Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi’s collection. It celebrates Black women artists and their powerful storytelling through quilting, highlighting the Women of Color Quilters Network and Black textile traditions. Learn more »
Red For Revolution Podcast Premiere
Loretta Devine, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, S. Epatha Merkerson, Rutina Wesley, Jennifer Beals, Vanessa E. Williams, adrienne maree brown, and more star in Red For Revolution, a new six-part audio drama series created by writer/filmmaker Jana Naomi Smith about Black women, queer love, and liberation, debuting February 4 on Radiotopia.
Pitch Your Stories to The Emancipator
The Emancipator is accepting pitches for their March theme: Femininity and the Revolutionary Power of Humor.
Join the Free Black Women’s Library Reading Challenge
If you’re ready to tackle your reading list in 2025, the Free Black Women’s Library Reading Challenge invites you to read 24 books by Black women and Black non-binary writers by December 31, 2025.
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Celebrate Black Womanhood through Art in Brooklyn
Running from February 1 to March 8, Tanya Weddemire Gallery’s I Got a Story to Tell features work by Blu Murphy, Brittney S. Price, Kaylyn Webster, and Lex Marie.