In honor of Black History Month, the Los Angeles LGBT Center is hosting The Future is Black: Embracing Our Roots. The day will include a ceremony, live performances, an art exhibit, dinner, a resource fair, and more, to celebrate and honor the continued advancement of black people. All are welcome to join us for a day of celebration and inspiration.

Schedule at a glance:

2 p.m. Doors open
2:30-4:30 p.m. Ceremony
4:30-6 p.m. Dinner served
4:30-7 p.m. Art Exhibit, Resource Fair
5:30-7 p.m. Drinks served, Dancing

FREE Admission. Please RSVP to attend.

RSVP HERE!: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-is-black-embracing-our-roots-tickets-91672475843

Dinner provided by Chef Marilyn’s: Queen of Down Home Southern Goodies

Desserts provided by Chef Marilyn's and Lemon Supreme

Bar sponsored by Angel City Brewery and Tito's Handmade Vodka

Keynote Speaker: Yazmin Monet Watkins

Special Awards Presentation featuring:
Bayard Rustin Award Honoree: Jazzmun Crayton
Marsha P. Johnson Award Honoree: Princess Arthur
Freedom Riders Award Honoree: Village Health Foundation

Ceremony Hosted by: Melvin Robert

Live Performances by:
Stroll Groove
Luminous
The Singers of Soul
Carlton Ellis
Brayjonn

Fashion Show Segment featuring:
Stuzo Clothing
Harley Patricio

Special Guest DJ: DJ Asha

"Moment to Moment" Art Exhibit featuring:
Nia Lee
Gregory Prescott
Kelli Washington
Martin Alexander Spratlen Etem
Frances Ampah
Kraig King

Resource Fair Participants:
ProjectQ
Unique Woman's Coalition
Center for Health Care Rights
Invisible Men
Village Health Foundation
APAIT
Stuzo Clothing
AIDS/LifeCycle
Trans Wellness Center
Children, Youth & Family Services, Los Angeles LGBT Center
Senior Services, Los Angeles LGBT Center
Community Health Programs, Los Angeles LGBT Center
Culinary Arts, Los Angeles LGBT Center
Membership, Los Angeles LGBT Center
Volunteer Resources, Los Angeles LGBT Center