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ABOUT

On Saturday, June 25, the Capitol lawn was filled with 1500 of Black girls and women from across the state and nation to celebrate Black girlhood and experience food, fun, and freedom. ​

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We are already preparing for next year!

About

Because joy is an act of resistance, we will not allow the world to steal our joy! We want every Black girl and woman to experience the joy she deserves! Join & support Black girls & women experiencing joy! 

We are planning for 2023!

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Want to be a part?

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FOOD

FUN

FREEDOm

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Who doesn't like to eat? We plan to have some of the best Food Trucks in town to fill your belly and add to your joy! Tacos! Sandwiches! Vegan Cusine! A full belly is a happy belly! 

Over 50 businesses and organizations are coming together to celebrate Black girlhood! There will be dozens of vendors, nearly 25

activities of "play!" including but not limited to double dutch, life-size Jenga & Connect Four, hustle, live DJ, and live performances!

Imagine all things 

Black Girl Magic + Block Party!

We want women and girls from ages 2 to 92 to come out and have the time of their life! It's all about experiencing the joy of Black girlhood.

Schedule
AM

11:00

  • OPENING

  • BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM

  • MARCHING BAND PERFORMANCE

11:30

  • OPEN PLAY

  • VENDORS

  • FOOD TRUCKS

  • MUSIC & ART

12:00

  • OPEN PLAY

  • VENDORS

  • FOOD TRUCKS

  • MUSIC & ART

12:30

  • OPEN PLAY

  • VENDORS

  • FOOD TRUCKS

  • MUSIC & ART

PM

1:00

  • CENTER STAGE PERFORMANCE

1:30

  • CENTER STAGE PERFORMANCE

2:00

  • CENTER STAGE PERFORMANCE

2:30

Cocktails &

Party!

ALL BLACK WOMEN & GIRLS DESERVE JOY

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OUR KIDS

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OUR FRIENDS

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OUR MOTHERS

SCHEDULE

11:00

  • LET THE PLAY BEGIN!

  • ALL PLAY STATIONS & BOOTHS OPEN

1:30

  • DOUBLE DUTCH CONTEST 

  • OPEN PLAY

  • VENDORS

  • FOOD TRUCKS

  • MUSIC & ART

11:30

  • WELCOME

  • BLACK NATIONAL ANTHEM

  • MARCHING BAND

2:30

  • CENTER STAGE PERFORMANCE

  • OPEN PLAY

  • VENDORS

  • FOOD TRUCKS

  • MUSIC & ART

12:30

  • GREEK ROLE CALL

  • OPEN PLAY

  • VENDORS 

  • FOOD TRUCKS

  • MUSIC & ART

3:00

  • FAMILY REUNION - CENTER STAGE 

    OPEN PLAY

  • VENDORS

  • FOOD TRUCKS

  • MUSIC & ART

1:00

  • OPEN PLAY

  • VENDORS

  • FOOD TRUCKS

  • MUSIC & ART

  • SPORTS PLAY!

    • BASKETBALL

    • VOLLEY BALL

    • KICK BALL

    • SOFTBALL

1:00

  • CENTER STAGE PERFORMANCE

3:30

  • CLOSING REMARKS

Sponsors

SPONSORS

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Upcoming Events

  • Black Girl Day of Play 23'
    Black Girl Day of Play 23'
    Sat, Jun 24
    Lansing
    Jun 24, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Lansing, 100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933, USA
    It's a day for all Black girls and women to let our hair down and to experience the joy & freedom of play!
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