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[BLACK]nificence Honoring the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop

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[BLACK]nificence, a molting of two exceptional concepts – Blackness and Magnificence, celebrates Black History Month with history and innovation like never before seen in the city of Dayton. Curated by Scripted in Black (SIB),the interactive exhibit submerges guests into the undeniable presence and impact of hip hop culture through history. This visual exhibition of historic occurrences for the culture through time, graffiti workshop, and live music performances welcomes citizens of all ages and walks of life to come fellowship, be receptive to the knowledge shared, and celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop and Blackness, TOGETHER!

[BLACK]nificence is a full-bodied creative exploration event that addresses and dissects different aspects of both the history and personification of Hip-Hop music and culture. The visual timeline exhibition, curated by the SIB Team and special creative collaborator Krate Digga, will be open to the public February 23th – March 24th at the main library, in Opportunity Space B, accessible during regular business hours.

In addition to the visual history, an exclusive, hands-on graffiti workshop will take place at the library during [BLACK]nificence, from 1:00 PM -2:30 PM in Opportunity Space B. This limited space workshop, facilitated by artist Art No Bart, will be offered to students currently enrolled in the public high schools across Dayton. The objective of this workshop is to teach students how to effectively draw out the basic lettering and symbols that are foundational in the graffiti art world.

The evenings will feature performances featuring LYVE.LYRICS, a high vibe live music and performance showcase featuring some of the hottest talent in Ohio. The talent showcase, will be hosted by Dionte Allen will include DJ LilRatchet$oul on the 1s and 2s, plus the musical and dance talents of artists like SimplyGrizz, TravHen, Dayton Funk Lab, Trigno, and FloGodSkip.
Tickets are free with registration.

In an effort to ensure that there is something to enjoy for everyone, there will also be opportunities to shop Black, with local clothing vendors who will be setting up stations in the Eichelberger Forum from 6:00 PM -8:00 PM. Suggested Audience is 18+; all youth must be accompanied by an adult.

Scripted In Black is beyond excited to bring this event to the community as we continue to celebrate Black History beyond! All experiences, with the exception of the closed graffiti workshop are free and open to the public!

 

SIB Celebrates Black Storytelling in Film

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A new movie series is kicking off tonight at The Neon, curated by Dana Graham, Founder and Creative Director of Scripted in Black (SIB).  “This movie night series is a chance for the community to celebrate the importance of Black storytelling and the way it honors the multi-dimensional layers of our culture, experience, and perspective,” explained Graham. Tickets for tonights event may be purchased on The Neon’s online ticket site.

Each of the evenings events  will begin with a mixer featuring a locally owned black businesses before the showing of a film they’ve had a hand in selecting .  “The Scripted in Black Team is excited to provide and enjoy this experience with our community because it creates an opportunity to be lifted through fellowship and supporting local Black businesses and Black films together,” said Graham. “Storytelling has always been a rich tradition and necessity in Black culture. The films chosen by each featured business express an aspect of our culture that makes us resilient, determined, creative, lit, hopeful, strong, and beautiful.”

SIB Founder Dana Graham

Scripted in Black LLC is an exclusive multi-disciplinary arts collective currently serving the Dayton area. SIB centers the work + collaboration of unconventional Black and Brown creatives through the yearly curation of boutique to high scale experiential installments.  Ms Graham and her team, Ashley Brooks, Installment Coordinator and Korey SmithVisuals Director  to present diverse installments  that focus on eclectic cultural storytelling through events and lifestyle merchandising, community engagement and education. The collective aims to address and alleviate the lack of minority representation in the local social arts + culture infrastructure. With a background in theatre arts coupled with a social-forward approach, Scripted in Black LLC will ensure that High-Vibe, Black & Brown identities have an intentional, vibrant, and affordable home in their creative landscape. You may support SIB by becoming a member, or just attending their events around the city.