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The Black Archives Presents: BLACK_women Podcast Launch & Live Empowerment Discussion

Explore essential conversations on Black female identity and community building in the Netherlands at this unique event.

Join The Black Archives for the special live launch of the 'BLACK_women' podcast episode. This event offers a vital platform for Black women to delve into discussions around identity, building supportive spaces, and celebrating achievements across diverse fields. Engage with featured speakers Daphne Agyepong/Rockefellababe and Soraya Hadjar, fostering dialogue on Black female empowerment and intersectionality within the Netherlands.

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Exhibition summary

The Black Archives is launching the podcast 'BLACK' with a live audience event, featuring a 'BLACK_women' episode. The event will bring together Black women to discuss identity, creating spaces for Black women, and celebrating their successes within various professional fields.

Curatorial context

As part of its broader 'BLACK' campaign, The Black Archives is launching the podcast 'BLACK' with a live audience event on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The inaugural episode, 'BLACK_women,' will feature a conversation among Black women, including Daphne Agyepong/Rockefellababe and Soraya Hadjar. They will explore the multifaceted experience of being a Black woman in the Netherlands, strategies for creating dedicated spaces, and the celebration of Black women's achievements across media, music, and fashion. This event marks the beginning of a series of discussions on the intersectionality of Black women in the Netherlands, inviting audience participation and fostering dialogue on Black female empowerment.

Admission and ticket notes

Entry is €10,-. This event is a women's only event for and by Black women to create a safe space for sharing personal experiences.

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Venue
The Black Archives
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Apr 22, 2023 – Apr 22, 2023
Artist line / attribution
Featuring Daphne Agyepong/Rockefellababe and Soraya Hadjar.
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