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AUGUST 19 - 28 | Nubian Hueman presents Black August Homage Project

SAFETY NOTICE: Effective Saturday, July 31, 2021, all people over the age of two must wear a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status at all times. Capacity is limited. Theater seating will adhere to a strict 6-foot distance between each party. Nubian Hueman is committed to doing our part to keep our community safe.

August 19 at 6pm - Movie:  Black August*

Inmate activist George Lester Jackson's short life became a flashpoint for revolution, igniting the bloodiest riot in San Quentin's history.  Black August is a 2007 drama film directed by Samm Styles and starring Gary Dourdan, Darren Bridgett, Ezra Stanley, "Big" Leroy Mobley, and Don Williams.

August 27 at 7pm to 10pm - Freedom Chants & Vibration featuring Slimkat

Catch a night of live DJ vibes with the sounds celebrating the liberation of our music. From djembes to congos, Afrobeat to GoGo, grab the rhythm of these high vibrations and let's get free. Nubian Hueman will be open to service attendees with a special shopping discount.

*All screenings will be in the Black Box Theater of the Anacostia Arts Center at 1231 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington DC 20020. Also the home of Nubian Hueman, MahoganyBooks, and The Fresh Food Factory.

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Nubian Hueman features fashion apparel, accessories, art and beauty brands that reflect the African Diaspora. We seek a myriad of talented designers to bring their ethnic influences to modern silhouettes and product lines by using traditional patterns or ingredients.

With a mantra of “Bridging cultures, building futures…creatively,” the aspiration of Nubian Hueman is to flourish into a multi-faceted brand that provides a retail conduit to a target market of African-oriented fashionistas and art enthusiasts alike. Nubian Hueman not only believes in its mission to influence physical appearance, but also its ability to improve quality of lives. Come join us on our journey!