“Flourishing” highlights the innovations and entrepreneurship of musicians, producers, record shop owners, and other ways of building capital and community wealth through Chicago Black social culture. We’ll be exploring the rich history, present developments, and future possibilities in arts, culture, and nightlife through powerful storytelling and archival presentations, followed by a roundtable discussion and an opportunity to network during the closing DJ set and social hour. Don't miss this incredible lineup!

- Opening Performance: A live vogue and ballroom-inspired performance by Fabulous Freddie

- Storytelling and Archival Presentations: Featuring cultural historians and producers, including Jenna Pollack, Duane Powell, Lori Branch, Vick Lavender, and Jerry Morrison

- Roundtable Discussion: Focused on actionable solutions for sustaining Black arts and culture in Chicago

- Closing DJ Set and Social Hour: Music by FINDING IJEOMA

Register: https://givebutter.com/pkOEfC