Tickets: $30.00 & FREE for Youth- Shades of A Colored Girl: The Difference Between You & I Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Shades delves into the impact of colorism across generations, examining how it has shaped the lives of characters Adana and Hanifa from 1619 to 2026. By intertwining their experiences, the story highlights how colorism affects individuals differently based on skin tone, and how these effects ripple through generations. Colorism has divided a culture of women that are stronger together than on their own. We address the issue of not just being black but being dark-skinned & light skinned females in American society.

Tickets- $30.00& FREE for Youth: 6th Annual Black Centric Showcase Tickets, Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite

The Black-Centric Showcase (BCS) is an annual event that celebrates Black culture and excellence by providing a space for community artists to showcase their talent and share their stories. BCS empowers everyone, especially youth, to engage in their culture, history, develop their own creativity and self-expression. In its 6th year, the BCS is an inclusive event that is a source of inspiration and motivation for everyone in our community. The event expounds on the contributions made by African Americans through dance, song, monologues, poetry, rap, art, skits, and more. The educates, enlightens, inspires, and show that no matter what challenges we face, we know where we come from, and have the resilience to push forward.