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At Black Yarn we shine light on systemic harms & connect Black experiences with those of all Americans through storytelling, research & collaboration.

Investing in our community with Internships, grants, and events

10/16/2026

Being in the room isn’t enough. We have to keep our seat.

Black film creatives have the power to shape how our stories are told, and that power is worth protecting. That means investing in Black filmmakers, supporting Black-created work, and making sure our stories continue to have a place on screen.

Representation isn’t guaranteed. We have to keep showing up, creating, watching, and supporting the stories we want to see continue.

Watch. Share. Support. Make space for Black storytellers.
What Black story do you want to see told next?

10/13/2026

What’s standing between Lexington residents and a place they can truly call home?

Cost. Availability. Access. Opportunity. Your experience can help us better understand the barriers our community is facing.

Black Yarn’s Barriers to Housing Survey takes just 3 minutes or less, but your voice can help inform a stronger, more equitable Lexington.

As a thank-you, participants can enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card, with a winner drawn monthly through December.

Take the Barriers to Housing Survey today. Tap the link in our bio to get started.

10/09/2026

There’s power in telling our own stories, because lived experience carries details that can’t always be understood from the outside.

We’re often encouraged to be bold, brilliant, and powerful, while also being told, directly or indirectly, to dim that light so others feel comfortable. That tension is real. And when our stories are told without understanding that experience, something important can get lost.

That’s why Black cinema matters. It gives us space to tell the whole story, in our own voices, without filtering the parts that make others uncomfortable.

What does Black cinema mean to you? Tell us in the comments.

10/08/2026

Who carries the weight when the system starts to crack?

Racism. Poverty. Housing. Healthcare. Inequality.
Every block in our game "Who Bears the Weight" stands for a policy, a practice, or a lived experience that shaped Lexington neighborhoods for generations.

Pull one out and the whole tower shifts. That tension is the point.

Join us for Community Connections, an evening of gameplay and guided conversation on redlining, wealth gaps, and housing access. We are not just naming the problems. We are building solutions, together.

Tuesday, October 13
6:30 to 8 PM
Greyline Station

New to these conversations or deep in the work, there is a seat for you. Grab your ticket at the link in bio.

10/07/2026

Can you afford to stay in Lexington?

If you’re renting, buying, or navigating rising housing costs, your experience matters. Black Yarn’s Barriers to Housing Survey is gathering community perspectives to better understand what stands between Lexington residents and safe, quality, affordable housing.

⏱️ 3 minutes or less
🎁 Optional entry into a monthly $50 gift card drawing through December

Your voice can help shape conversations and community-driven housing solutions for Lexington.

Take the survey today thr ough the link in our bio.

10/05/2026

Kinda chic to bring people together, listen before trying to solve, build unlikely partnerships, and imagine what’s possible for Lexington’s housing future.

That’s what Black Yarn’s First Annual Housing Summit was about, but the work doesn’t end when the room clears. We’re continuing to create spaces where community voices are heard, meaningful connections are built, and ideas can grow into action.
And you can be part of what comes next.

Kinda chic to invest in your community, too.
Support Black Yarn by making a donation today through the link in our bio.

10/02/2026

There’s something powerful about seeing yourself in a story, and knowing the people around you get it, too.

Black people aren’t a monolith. Our experiences are different, nuanced, and layered. That’s why representation matters in front of and behind the camera.

When our stories are told with authenticity, we don’t just watch, we connect.
When have you felt truly represented on screen? Share your moment in the comments and tag someone who understands the power of seeing our stories told well.

09/30/2026

Can you afford to stay in Lexington?

Renting or buying a home comes with real challenges, and your experience matters. Black Yarn is gathering community perspectives on the barriers to safe, quality, affordable housing in Lexington.

Take 3 minutes to share your experience and enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card, drawn monthly through December.

Your responses will help inform conversations at the Black Yarn Housing Summit and future community-driven recommendations.

Your voice shapes the story. Take the Barriers to Housing Survey today, link in bio.

09/28/2026

What happens when the right people come together around Lexington’s housing future?
Conversation turns into connection, and connection creates pathways to action.

Black Yarn’s First Annual Housing Summit brought community members, housing professionals, nonprofit leaders, policymakers, funders, and partners into one room to listen, exchange ideas, and imagine what’s possible for Lexington.

New connections were made. Perspectives were shared. And the work continues beyond the summit.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared their voice, and helped move the conversation forward.

Stay connected with Black Yarn and follow along as we continue the work toward community-driven housing solutions.

09/25/2026

The Black Yarn Summit was made possible by organizations that believe in the power of people, place, and possibility.

We’re grateful to our Title, Pillar, Builder, and State of Black Lexington Housing Report sponsors for investing in this work and helping create space for meaningful conversations, new connections, and community-driven ideas around Lexington’s housing future.

To every sponsor who stood alongside us: thank you for helping make the Black Yarn Summit possible.

Together, we’re building connections that can grow into action.

Address

Lexington, KY
40515

Telephone

+18598130254

Website

https://blackyarn.com/, https://youtube.com/@blackyarninc?si=FfFMoI3Yg3L_nAI1

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