Series 1: Black in Space, 2020-05-21 - 2020-05-24
Content Description
This collction includes born digital files from Black in Space: A Virtual Black Pride Experience that was held May 21 - 25, 2020. The inaugural journey was a five day virtual series of experiences that celebrated the diversity and resilience of Black LGBTQ+ communities through storytelling and technology.
Dates
- Creation: 2020-05-21 - 2020-05-24
Creator
- From the Collection: Black in Space (Organization)
Language of Materials
English; American Sign Language (ASL)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is accessible only in The People's Archive reading room. Please contact us for an apointment.
Conditions Governing Use
This collection lacks performer and particiant releases. The collection may be used for research only, no reproduction is allowed.
Biographical / Historical
Black in Space was a five day virtual experience that celebrated the diversity, resilience and artistry of Black LGBTQ+ communities through technology. Proceeds from ticket sales were distributed to the 100+ artists including ASL interpreters contributing to the experience. Ticket sales also funded the purchase of 500 face masks made by trans and queer owned small businesses, which will be donated to the D.C. Mutual Aid Network through Black Lives Matter D.C. and distributed to Washington, D.C. residents in wards 7 and 8. Black in Space was an all-gender-inclusive, trans-positive, anti-racist space. All of the experiences were zero proof/sober. All events were ASL interpreted.
Extent
From the Collection: 19.3 Gigabytes
From the Collection: 36 Files
Abstract
Makers Lab in collaboration with Patience, Jaywalking Productions, The Curatress and The Haux Hive hosted Black in Space: A Virtual Black Pride Experience from May 21 to 25, 2020. The event was a five day virtual series of experiences that celebrated the diversity and resilience of Black LGBTQ+ communities through storytelling and technology.
Arrangement
This series is arranged chronology by Black in Space event, then chronology by dress rehearsal.
Repository Details
Part of the The People's Archive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library Repository