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EXPERIENCE

CULINARY | ENTERTAINMENT | REFINEMENT | ART 

Redefining the way black culture is viewed...



 

We challenge guests to redefine what this term means to you?

 

To us Black is... Formal, Sophisticated, Prestigious, Professional, Powerful, and Elegant, black is the foundation of fashion, the baseline for sound, and the void needed to produce change.

 

This event has been created to celebrate the absence of color in an atmosphere of evolution. 

 

THE FOUNDERS

Crystal Bailey |  Lamar Covert  | Ebony Dukes  | Koty Duckett

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ABOUT THE BRAND


The Mission:  To gather  business enthusiast who want to drive upward mobility to support and amplify black businesses by celebrating their commitment to community. 

Black Is... positions itsself as the leading platform providing human and capital resources towards a progressive BIPOC community. While our journey to develop a shared mindset surrounding the term BLACK, three pillars have been established to serve as the foundation of Black Is...

The Advocate- An organization candor person(s) that provides resources and creates opportunities within underserved communities.

 

The Underdog- A rising star who has made unthinkable strides within their industry, the voice of the youth, and are changing the narrative.

 

The Influencer-  A leader who wears the community on their sleeve, while exuding all things black excellence. The one who overcame societal norms.

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The Gala: Is an inaugural event experience draped in a celebration of cultural excellence. This members only event will provide a posh atmosphere for attendees to pamper their palettes, adorn in the highest quality of fabrics, network amongst a million dollar community, soaking in the sounds of live entertainment; while celebrating amongst like-minded professionals.

 

This event aims to revitalize the prestige and elegance associated with the black experience while celebrating the exclusive rewards afforded to those who have contributed to Philadelphia’s current renaissance.

 

 

BLACK IS ANNUAL GALA GALLERY

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#Celebration

#culture

#art & sound

2019, The Mann Music Center

2018,Crane Arts Gallery, Ice Box

2022, 2300 Arena

2021, Loews Philadelphia Hotel

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