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Empowering the African diaspora through pride, culture, and advocacy for social justice. Join us in celebrating heritage and fostering unity! ✊🏾❤️

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The grand finale…TONIGHT!!!! Be in the building and let’s celebrate allllllll night 🫶🏽 by @afroprideflorida

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8 hours ago

Still taking Friday night in. ❤️

Shades of Black began with time to gather, connect, explore the art and community tables, and settle into the space before we welcomed everyone into the film program.

We heard from Afro Pride Federation and Black Alphabet, then shared seven films centering Black LGBTQ+ stories across identity, family, creativity, health, memory, resilience and joy.

As the films played, I looked around the theater and realized we had a full house. That moment made me smile.

For the third year, I had the honor of producing and coordinating Shades of Black for Afro Pride Federation / South Florida Black Pride through Niki Lopez Creative. This year brought an unexpected pivot too, and I stepped into moderating our Beyond the Screen: Community Chat.

Our panelists shared honestly, the audience leaned in, asked questions, laughed with us and stayed engaged.

Afterward, people told me how much they appreciated the films, the range of stories, the art, the conversation and the care that went into the evening. One person spoke about how much knowledge they walked away with for the price of a ticket. Another shared gratitude that, alongside the weekend’s celebrations, there was also space for film, art and meaningful conversation.

That meant a lot.

I also loved that the night continued at Chocolate City Bar & Grill, whose owner, Marcele Bassett, had just joined our conversation about supporting one another and our community spaces.

Thank you to everyone who screened work, shared art, spoke, partnered, sponsored, promoted, volunteered, supported and simply showed up.

And thank you to everyone who trusted us with your Friday night.

This is why spaces like Shades of Black matter. ❤️

@southfloridablackpride
@afroprideflorida
@black_alphabet
@blackalphabet_fest
@nikilopezcreative_
@nikilopez19
@chocolatecity_bar

#ShadesOfBlack #SouthFloridaBlackPride #BlackQueerStories #BlackQueerCinema #NikiLopezCreative taken in Victory Black Box Theatre at the YMCA by @afroprideflorida

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12 hours ago

Happening NOW!!! taken in Haulover Beach, North Miami Florida by @afroprideflorida

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13 hours ago

Tsunami Pool Party
Today | 2–8 PM
Hilton Miami Aventura Heat Wave Press Release.docx

Get there early. Stay late. Bring the energy.

Quiet on the Creek

And when the sun goes down, we’re not done. SWIPE

Tonight, Heat Wave keeps moving with Quiet on the Creek.

We are keeping it going! Good music, good people, and the kind of late-night energy that keeps the weekend going.

Tonight | 11 PM–5 AM
KATZ by @afroprideflorida

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2 days ago

Day 2 Geeeesh! @aakoshabentley lit Hollywood up! Get uppppppppppp and put on your pool attire on because we are about to cool down and get steamy. It’s Tsunami time! by @afroprideflorida

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TODAY - Where are my cultured folks? Don’t miss out on films, art and conversations. A mix for the highly intellectuals, grown and sexy.

TONIGHT - Don’t miss out on this epic weekend; make sure you’re in the building. @aakoshabentley is lighting up the Florida Water 💦 taken in Fort Lauderdale, Florida by @afroprideflorida

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3 days ago

Day 1 🔥🥵South Florida showed OUT.

The room was packed, the energy was up, and the promoters came to do exactly what they do.

No weak crowd. No dead room. Just people outside, looking good, turning up, and kicking Heat Wave Weekend off the right way.

The ones behind this weekend? Yeah, they know what they’re doing.

And we’re just getting started.

@aakoshabentley AakoshaBentley is officially in the building.

She came through looking GOOD, giving headliner energy, and now it’s time to get ready for the performance.

Tonight, she hits Florida Water.

If you’re outside, be outside for real. taken in Wilton Manors, Florida by @afroprideflorida

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🎬 What does it take to feel at home in your own body when the world keeps telling you who you’re supposed to be?

Chestbound, directed by Janine Anne Uyanga, explores identity, self-expression, and the complexities of navigating gender expectations.

Some stories ask us to look beyond what we see and listen to what someone is experiencing.

This is one of those stories. And tomorrow, you’ll have a chance to experience it on the big screen.

Join us for Chestbound at the Shades of Black Film Showcase.

📅 TOMORROW, Friday, October 9 | 6–10 PM
📍 Victory Black Box Theatre | Fort Lauderdale
🎟️ $10 Early Bird Tickets
🔗 http://bit.ly/SOB26FilmShowcase
(link also in bio)

Film | Art | Community Chat

#ShadesOfBlack #SouthFloridaBlackPride #BlackQueerCinema #BlackQueerStories #HeatWaveWeekend taken in Victory Black Box Theatre at the YMCA by @afroprideflorida

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4 days ago

TONIGHT! Let’s start this weekend off 🔥 The spark has lit and we setting S Florida on fire. We can’t wait to see you there. #prideweekend taken in Wilton Manors, Florida by @afroprideflorida

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4 days ago

Want to be part of Heat Wave Weekend from the inside?

South Florida Black Pride is looking for volunteers to help us bring the weekend to life.

If you’re dependable, community-minded, and ready to help create a welcoming experience for everyone attending, we want you on the team.

October 8–11, 2026

Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the weekend.

Send us a DM to get involved. by @afroprideflorida

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5 days ago

This weekend! This pride got you in heat!
Four days of events, nightlife, music, community, and nonstop energy are taking over South Florida for Heatwave weekend.
Oct 8-11, 2026
The plans are made. The temperature is up. Now secure your spot.
Purchase your ticket through the link in bio or send us a DM for ticket information. by @afroprideflorida

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