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06/03/2026

Hello CD Forum fam! We’re having a FREE COOKOUT this Sunday, June 7th from 1-3 pm in connection with Langston’s ‘CAN I KICK IT?!’ happening from 1-6pm!

Free hair cuts, hygiene packets, music, and community resources provided!

Join us! We hope to see you soon ❤️

04/30/2026

Join us for the Community Soul Feeding May 3rd from 1-3pm. It’s free for all! Free food, and much more!

Taco Bar • BigDawgs Hotdogs • Cell Phones • Nacho Bar • All the Sides • Hygiene Packs • Taco Salads • Desserts • And More! • Burritos • Beverages • Rice & Beans • Chips • Corn • Hair Cuts & live performances.

04/24/2026

Ready to join Seattle Black Film Festival, but still deciding what tickets or passes to buy? Swipe through to see your options! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Seattle Black Film Festival 2026 is from April 30 to May 3. Visit sbff26.eventive.org (it’s in our bio) to be part of The Sound of Us. 🎺🎥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

SBFF is presented by LANGSTON (), a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to strengthen and advance our community through Black arts and culture. 💜 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
In partnership with
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04/23/2026

LAST CALL! is looking for volunteers to make this year’s Seattle Black Film Festival an unforgettable experience!

From April 30 to May 3, those 18 or older who are committed to strengthening and advancing the Black community can apply for a fantastic opportunity to engage with the community, support diverse filmmakers, and enjoy an array of inspiring films. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Applications are due TODAY Thursday, April 23. Visit langstonseattle.org/sbff or our bio to learn more and sign up. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
SBFF 2026, from April 30 to May 3, is presented by LANGSTON, a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to strengthen and advance our community through Black arts and culture. 💜 With support from and

Onscreen text: Seattle Black Film Fest Volunteer Call. Support SBFF: April 30 to May 3.

Who Can Volunteer? Anyone 18 or older who’s committed to strengthening and advancing the Black community.

Why Volunteer? - Gain behind-the-scenes experience in the film festival industry. Meet passionate individuals and network with filmmakers and attendees - Receive a festival t-shirt and access to select screenings. Guaranteed one (1) ticket to a screening of your choice. - Be part of an empowering celebration of Black culture and storytelling!

Will There Be Orientation? There will be three (3) orientation dates: April 26, 28, and 29. Volunteers will only need to attend one.

Learn more and sign up: langstonseattle.org/sbff

04/22/2026

We are thrilled to partner with for their 2026 Seattle Black Film Festival! You will not want to miss this, and tickets are still on sale!!

We’re especially thrilled to be bringing New Orleans-based, multidisciplinary artist, Jalisa Danielle and her film “Daughter of a Nymph Divine” which will screen on May 1st at 7:45 pm and available online for streaming May 4th - May 10th 11:59 PST. We will also be hosting a talkback with Jalisa herself after the film screening so come check us out!

About Jalisa:

“I come from people who live by the water. New Orleans. Guyana. Ghana. I come from abundance and familial protection, summers full of morning tea turning into pantries of herbs and folk remedies. I use words and movement to explore the body as a sensual site of transformative healing. My work serves as testimony and activation.

I am a writer, educator, performing artist, and choreographer. I bring 30+ years of dance and movement training, degrees in Black Studies and Dance Composition, undefined ancestral intuitive practices, and more than 5 years of studying Afro-Diasporic herbal and traditional care practices. I bring Reiki and S*x Doula certifications, and a growing understanding of how movement can aid in our healing journeys. With a wide range of experiences, I explore how all of these different artistic interests live in one body and influence each other. “

🔗 to Seattle Black Film Festival in bio!

04/20/2026

This year’s Seattle Black Film Festival lineup consists of over 38 films from across the African diaspora, including several narrative features! Swipe through to see the featured-length movies within The Sound of Us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Special shoutout and thank you to .seattle for providing headphones for the immersive Daughter of a Nymph Divine experience! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Join us in celebrating storytelling and Black brilliance on the big screen at SBFF 2026 from April 30 to May 3. Learn more and get your tickets and passes at langstonseattle.org/sbff.

SBFF 2026, from April 30 to May 3, is presented by LANGSTON, a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to strengthen and advance our community through Black arts and culture. 💜
With support from and ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Seattle Black Film Festival’s Featured films:
• TCB - The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing - April 30 at 6:45 PM
• All I’ve Got And Then Some - April 30 at 2:30 PM -
• Cellar George - May 1 at 11 AM Cycle (Stylized as CYCLE) - May 1 at 1:30 PM -
• Daughter of a Nymph Divine - May 1 at 7:15 PM
• Meta Take One - May 1 at 9:30 PM
• Deliver Us - May 2 at 5 PM
• How to Build a Library - May 3 at 7:15 PM
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02/26/2026

Before February ends, we want to pause and offer a love letter to Black creativity.

The impact of Black artists, visionaries, and cultural workers cannot be contained to a single month, but we can take a moment to name and honor it.

We’re spotlighting 6 Black creatives who remind us why our stories, our art, and our leadership matter — all year long. Check out Part 1 if you missed it!

❤️🖤💚

02/25/2026

Before February ends, we want to pause and offer a love letter to Black creativity.

The impact of Black artists, visionaries, and cultural workers cannot be contained to a single month, but we can take a moment to name and honor it.

Over the next two days, we’re spotlighting 6 Black creatives who remind us why our stories, our art, and our leadership matter — all year long.

❤️🖤💚

01/13/2026

Introducing the Black Butterfly’s! An awards reception honoring local Black women in arts and culture.

Daphne Pie, Erin Jones, Shannon Horton, Monika Matthews,Dr. Rev Linda Smith, Dallas Rene Richardson, Victoria Woodards, Noni Ervin, DanVonique Bletson Reed, Tamika Gant.

Join us January 17, 2026 at Langston Hughes Performing Arts institute, Art Expresshuns curated by Charles Tatum, Culinary delight by Chef “D”, Intimate Marketplace and music by Zhanea June. Doors Open 12:00pm Reception starts at 1:30pm.

Ticket Link: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/seasellsent/black-butterfly-awards

Special Award to Gertrude Peoples
Tickets on Sale Now!!

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