Intermissions & Interludes
Creative art influences and reflects our culture. It impacts our daily conversations, our identities, and how we build community. But real life happens when the curtain closes and when the music stops—during intermission and interludes.
April 24, 2022 Recap
Our inaugural event celebrated the hit HBO series, Insecure. Without question, Insecure has been one of the most influential TV series for Black millennials in the last few years. Homes were split between #TeamNate and #TeamLawrence—and the short-lived #TeamDaniel.
Life is not always #BlackGirlMagic and #BlackBoyJoy, and at its core, Insecure created a space on television for Black folks to be regular, imperfect, figuring out life as we go, and the relationships it takes to endure.
Music by Three6Nine
This collective of creatives began their journey together with one purpose in mind. To positively impact this generation & the next with their music, their style & their sound. They consist of 6 individual artists & musicians—all amazing in their own right.
Genre-bending indie rock, jazz, neo soul & more! They offer a refreshing take on what Black musicianship and artistry look & sound like. Currently, you can catch Three6Nine all over NYC, performing songs from Zovi & Ji's upcoming debut duet album "Forever & Always."
Poetry by Jeri
Jeri is a poetic combination of Issa Rae and Megan Thee Stallion, fusing the influence of Def Poetry Jam and battle rap with her own quirky girly flair. Originally from the DMV, Jeri currently resides in Brooklyn and is involved in community activism. During the day, she works in social media for a nonprofit that helps young girls pursue their education and careers in STEM. She has used content creation to raise both awareness and funds for organizations like DoSomething.org, The NAACP Legal defense fund, and more. Her poems cover topics like female empowerment, confidence, heartbreak, sexuality, growing pains, and the Black female experience. Follow Jeri on IG at @jeri_rae.