In Joy, Uninterrupted, creatives Brittney Janae, Nneka Julia, and Asia Milia Ware lead a panelconversation on how rest, intention, community, and creative freedom fuel their artistic practice, followed by screenings of films produced in partnership with Lincoln. with Panelists Lindsay Peoples ModeratorEditor in Chief, The Cut Brittney Janae DP, FilmmakerLincoln Creator Nneka Julia Writer, FilmmakerLincoln… Read more »

Executive Produced by: Dr. Melva K. WallaceDirected by: Chris Charles Scott Funny, inspiring, heartwarming, and unexpectedly suspenseful, Homecoming is a front-row seat to the resilience, passion, and power of the HBCU experience. Against the electric backdrop of a historic resurgence, Homecoming takes viewers inside the unforgettable 150th homecoming celebration of Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas…. Read more »

Join New York’s Jessica Ann Peavy Gallery at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival for a conversation with Founder & Owner Jessica Ann Peavy, New York contemporary artist Guy Stanley Philoche, and visual artist and illustrator Charly Palmer about their latest work and the role Black collectors play in shaping cultural legacy. Centering ownership,… Read more »

Leadership is often measured by the title someone holds, the institution they lead, or the resources they manage. But for many Black women shaping the future of entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and economic opportunity, the work has always been bigger than the job. This session will examine the full arc of ecosystem building: how leaders are incubated,… Read more »

Stories do more than entertain—they preserve memory, challenge injustice, and inspire change. Join R.H. Boyd, one of the nation’s oldest Black publishing companies, for a compelling conversation on the power of the Black Church, authors, publishers, filmmakers, and leaders to shape narratives that have advanced freedom, documented history, and expanded the possibilities of future generations…. Read more »

Capital B and Crooked Ideas present a candid conversation with leading voices about Black political power, the stakes of this era, and what comes next. What do we protect? What do we build? Who do we become? Join us — because our story is still ours to shape.

Experience the story of Dr. Marian Rogers Croak, one of the first two Black women inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. From pioneering VoIP to leading Human-Centered AI at Google, her journey redefines innovation. Join us for a documentary screening and panel with Dr. Croak, filmmaker Gary Williams, moderated by Melonie D. Parker…. Read more »

Growth Doesn’t Graduate explores how lifelong learning can become the foundation for economic mobility in an AI-driven economy. Through a documentary screening and moderated conversation, the session examines adult education as a bridge to skills, credentials, careers, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building. At its core, the conversation asks what it would take to make meaningful learning access… Read more »

15¢ is not a story about what is broken—it is a story about what is being built. Through the voices of innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, and changemakers, the film explores what becomes possible when innovation, ownership, and investment are intentionally directed toward improving health outcomes. Anchored by the stark reality that the median wealth of Black… Read more »

More than a music documentary, the film explores how the discipline and artistry of the HBCU band experience established visual, musical, and performance standards now reflected across global entertainment, professional sports, and major corporate branding. From college football stadiums to the world’s biggest stages, the influence of HBCU bands continues to shape how culture is… Read more »