AphroChic Magazine: Issue No. 12
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COMING UP<br />
Events, exhibits, and happenings that celebrate and explore the African Diaspora.<br />
American Black Film Festival<br />
June 14-18 | Miami<br />
June 19-25 | Virtual segment<br />
The American Black Film Festival is an annual<br />
event dedicated to empowering Black talent<br />
and showcasing film and television content by<br />
and about people of the African Diaspora. The<br />
live festival opens with a Hollywood release<br />
followed by studio premieres, independent<br />
films, master classes, panels, talent showcases,<br />
and networking and hospitality events.<br />
The virtual segment follows the live festival,<br />
featuring screenings and panels, and reaching<br />
an audience spanning across <strong>12</strong>3 countries.<br />
For more information, go to abff.com.<br />
Essence Festival of Culture<br />
June 29-July 3 | New Orleans<br />
This year's Essence Festival will celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop<br />
with in-person and virtual experiences showcasing how hip-hop<br />
has impacted every aspect of culture – from fashion, food,<br />
men’s experiences, beauty, live performances nightly and more.<br />
Iconic performers include Ms. Lauryn Hill, Missy Elliott, Tobe<br />
Nwigwe, Doug E. Fresh, Salt-N-Pepa, Eve, Megan Thee Stallion,<br />
and more. The four-day event also includes the Food and Wine<br />
Festival, programs promoting health and wellness, discussions<br />
about love and relationships, the Essence Film Festival, Beauty-<br />
Con, and even an Essence Spades Tournament. Learn more at<br />
essence.com/essencefestival2023.<br />
Harlem Festival of Culture<br />
July 28-30 | Harlem, NY<br />
Inspired by Questlove's award-winning documentary<br />
Summer of Soul, the Harlem Festival of Culture will take<br />
place this summer at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem.<br />
Reimagining the historic festival of 1969, HFC will deliver<br />
experiential entertainment and economic development<br />
programming, as well as live music and entertainment.<br />
There will be indoor and outdoor concerts, influencer dinners,<br />
moderated discussions, and film screenings hosted<br />
at live music and dining venues throughout Harlem and<br />
neighboring communities. For more information, go to<br />
harlemfestivalofculture.com.<br />
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