Join us on Thursday, November 21 at 7pm for a virtual community book club discussion of The Black Antifascist Tradition by Janelle K. Hope and Bill V. Mullen.
We’re back for our third Black Futures Ball, an evening of ‘ono food, music, art, and avant-garde African diaspora culture that’s always right on time. Together, we’ll honor a group of dynamic individuals who are invested in preparing a just and healthy world for those yet to come, rooted in love and respect for this ‘āina & its people.
This free community screening is presented by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture in association with the Pew Research Center with community partners, Honolulu Museum of Art and the Pōpolo Project. gOD-Talk is the culmination project of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture Center for the Study of African American Religious Life, in association with the Pew Research Center, five-year study of Black Millennials. The featured length film explores the lives of seven Black millennials—Atheist, Buddhist, Christians, Muslim, Ifa, and Spiritualist—and the challenges and discoveries with faith and spirituality.
Historians Imani Perry and Robin Kelley speak at 'Iolani School on Tuesday March 12 at 6:30 PM at Seto Hall.
See a collection of shorts by filmmakers near and far that highlight the Black experience in all its different facets.
See two films that interrogate the history of physical monuments in a nation that must confront its past now more urgently than ever.
Overcome with grief after the death of his younger brother, a South Bronx teen finds a transformative friendship with a no-nonsense MTA conductor.
Waipahu High School’s Black Cultural Club presents their 1st annual Black Cultural Festival
We close out our observance of Black History / Black Futures Month with a day to work together to bring forward an abundant future for our community and for Hawaiʻi. We return for a community work day with our partners at Kōkua Learning Farm in Haleʻiwa, a project of Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation.
A beautiful modern fable of the battle between new and old, set in a Nigerian village confronting the encroachments of the outside world.
The feature debut from award-winning poet, photographer and filmmaker Raven Jackson is a haunting, richly layered portrait of a woman’s life in Mississippi, an ode to the people and places that shape us.
A nurse tries to earn extra money for her family in this compelling exploration of the Haitian immigrant experience set in Miami’s vibrant Little Haiti community.
In this unique and powerful workshop, we invite Black youth to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing through the art of scrapbooking. "Our Story" is more than just a workshop; it's a space where stories that often remain unheard and unacknowledged are brought to light and celebrated. This workshop is dedicated to Black youth, providing an exclusive platform for them to explore both the joyful and painful chapters of their lives.
A nurse tries to earn extra money for her family in this compelling exploration of the Haitian immigrant experience set in Miami’s vibrant Little Haiti community.
The feature debut from award-winning poet, photographer and filmmaker Raven Jackson is a haunting, richly layered portrait of a woman’s life in Mississippi, an ode to the people and places that shape us.
The feature debut from award-winning poet, photographer and filmmaker Raven Jackson is a haunting, richly layered portrait of a woman’s life in Mississippi, an ode to the people and places that shape us.
Overcome with grief after the death of his younger brother, a South Bronx teen finds a transformative friendship with a no-nonsense MTA conductor.
A riveting story about the 1969 student strike at the City College of New York that changed the fave of higher education forever.
National Geographic Documentary Films’ The Space Race weaves together the untold stories of the staggering aeronautic achievements of NASA’s pioneering Black astronauts who sought to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars.
A riveting story about the 1969 student strike at the City College of New York that changed the fave of higher education forever.
A beautiful modern fable of the battle between new and old, set in a Nigerian village confronting the encroachments of the outside world.
National Geographic Documentary Films’ The Space Race weaves together the untold stories of the staggering aeronautic achievements of NASA’s pioneering Black astronauts who sought to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars.
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes is the story of a musician whose far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him. His stunningly diverse seven-decade career marked him as one of the great musical artists of the 20th century and a pioneering cultural activist at times when the nation was steeped in racism.
National Geographic Documentary Films’ The Space Race weaves together the untold stories of the staggering aeronautic achievements of NASA’s pioneering Black astronauts who sought to break the bonds of social injustice to reach for the stars.
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes is the story of a musician whose far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him. His stunningly diverse seven-decade career marked him as one of the great musical artists of the 20th century and a pioneering cultural activist at times when the nation was steeped in racism.
Through previously unearthed archival footage and never-before-seen interviews, The League celebrates the journey of Negro League baseball's triumphs and challenges through the first half of the 20th century.
Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes is the story of a musician whose far-reaching ambitions were inspired and challenged by the inequities of the society around him. His stunningly diverse seven-decade career marked him as one of the great musical artists of the 20th century and a pioneering cultural activist at times when the nation was steeped in racism.
Through previously unearthed archival footage and never-before-seen interviews, The League celebrates the journey of Negro League baseball's triumphs and challenges through the first half of the 20th century.
Back for its 13th year, the Honolulu African American Film Festival returns to the Doris Duke Theatre at Honolulu Museum of Art. The Pōpolo Project is proud to be community supporters of HAAFF.
The 13th annual Honolulu African American Film Festival at HoMA kicks off with the Hawai‘i premiere of The Space Race. Come dressed to impress for a reception in Luce Pavilion that includes a live performance by jazz duo Sound Fire, comprised of saxophonist Jason Gay and The Voice alumnus Mycle Wastman, a buffet dinner by chef Damon of Rick’s Jerk, and a cash bar. Then head into the Doris Duke Theatre for the film screening at 7:30pm.
