PREVIOUS BLACKLIT DURHAM EVENTS

BLACKLIT DURHAM IN Photos

A man standing outside a building, wearing glasses, jeans, and a black hoodie with the BlackLit Durham logo in silver print on the front.
Two women standing together indoors, smiling at the camera. One woman is wearing a black dress with rainbow-colored straps, holding a smartphone, with a short natural hairstyle. The other woman is wearing a striped shirt, a black quilted jacket, a co
Three people sitting on stage in chairs engaging in a panel discussion, with a black curtain backdrop and stage lighting.
A woman wearing a mask and black apron serves baked goods at a table, while two customers, a man and a woman, stand in front of the table. The table is set up with various baked items and informational materials in a public hall setting.
Two women standing side by side, smiling and posing for the photo. They are dressed in black clothing, one with a dress with green, yellow, and red stripe accents, and the other with a black top and pants. They are indoors, with a wooden floor and an
A woman standing on stage under blue lighting, holding a microphone, and singing or speaking. She is wearing a colorful striped top, a black skirt, and black ankle boots with heels.
A woman wearing a blue face mask and white shirt sitting behind a table with purple tablecloth, books, and a hand sanitizer bottle, in a well-lit indoor setting.
A person standing at a wooden podium on a stage with purple ambient lighting, speaking into a microphone, with a speaker on the floor and some cables visible.
A woman in a black dress with rainbow-colored trim stands on a stage speaking into a microphone, with her hands clasped behind her back.
Four women talking and laughing in an indoor art gallery with three large paintings of abstract female forms in soft peach tones on the wall behind them.
Man speaking at a podium on stage, wearing a black T-shirt that says 'I AM BLACK HISTORY,' with a microphone in front of him.
Two men sitting on stage in armchairs, engaging in a conversation with microphones, with a large blank screen behind them, smiling and laughing.
Three people sitting on beige armchairs on a stage, engaged in conversation. The person on the left is an elderly woman clapping and smiling, wearing glasses and black boots. The person in the middle is a young woman with curly hair, wearing a white
Three people standing on a stage with chairs, smiling for the camera. The person on the left is holding a microphone and making a peace sign. The person in the middle is wearing a black shirt with white text and an orange skirt. The person on the rig
Table with pamphlets, a sign indicating $10.00 no tax, and string lights at a BlackLit Durham event.
Display of handmade cards and crafts on a table covered with a patterned red cloth, set against a brick wall with a window.
A woman at a table filled with baked goods and candy, smiling while looking at the treats, next to a window decorated with a Christmas tree in the background.
Woman with glasses and dark hair reading from a paper on a stand, speaking into a microphone on a stage with blue backdrop.
Four smiling people standing together, two women and two men, against a blue background. They have their arms around each other.
A speaker standing at a podium, reading from a phone, while a woman dressed in vibrant traditional African clothing and head wrap sits in front, holding a sheet of paper and a microphone. The setting is an indoor event at the Whitby Public Library.
Two women standing side by side and smiling indoors, with wooden flooring and a wall with a window and a door behind them, one wearing a black dress with rainbow-colored straps and holding a phone, the other wearing a black quilted jacket, a striped
Four people working at a sound mixing console and computers in the St. Francis Centre's control room.
A woman standing on stage performing with a colorful shawl in a dimly lit auditorium with an audience watching.
A woman in a black dress with colorful stripes around the neckline is greeted by a staff member at the entrance of the St. Francis Centre, with hand sanitizer on a table nearby.
A man standing on a stage, reading from his phone into a microphone, with a podium nearby, in a room with dark curtains and wood-paneled walls.
The children's writer Channon A. Oyeniran stands at a podium giving a presentation in a dark auditorium. Behind her, a large screen displays an illustrated book cover titled 'The Time Travel Adventures of Ara'.
Three people sitting on stage in chairs having a discussion, with two men and one woman. All are holding microphones, and there are two additional microphones on stands nearby. The background is dark, and the scene is black and white.
Four individuals, one woman and three men, standing on stage, smiling and holding books, with a dark background and a large screen behind them.
A woman at a table with baked goods, candies, and a sign that says "The Baker's Lab."
Panel of four women and one man sitting in white armchairs on stage during a discussion, with a plain backdrop behind them.
Three people smiling and taking a selfie together. The person on the left is a man with short, curly hair, wearing a light-colored blazer and making a peace sign. The person in the middle is a woman with short hair, wearing a black shirt with white t
Four people standing together on stage, holding books, smiling at the camera.

BLACKLIT DURHAM IN VIDEO

Spring Forward w/ Guest Host Judith Shaw
(April 23, 2025)

First Anniversary Celebration
(June 11, 2023)

Hear the Youth Speak! A Black History Month Showcase (February 19, 2025)

New Beginnings Showcase
(April 30, 2023)

Oh Holy Write: Voices of the Season
(December 11, 2024)

National Poetry Month event – Whitby Library
(April 6, 2023)

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