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How we went from these photos, taken four years ago, to where we are today is nothing short of a miracle. The entrepreneur journey is WILD. And it’s even wilder when you’ve had a 9–5 the ENTIRE time. On top of everything else. 😫 Imani, Tau, Nick and Camille — I wouldn’t trade y’all for the world. A true family-owned business, built by friends who are pretty much all the same in one important way: we stay head down, work in the background, and get shit done. We don’t really share our founders’ story much. Maybe we should. Because if we’re being honest, we’re probably leaving a lot this “multiple streams of income” “black excellence” money on the table. 😂🙄🫣 But at the end of the day… Shanklin Hall is, without question, one of my greatest accomplishments. I’m still in awe that we built this. 😳
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🚨🚨🚨Tomorrow Night August 29th 9pm- close Shanklin Hall and Pae Me Present: B.A.S.S: The South Got something to say! A party spotlighting the many different eras of Atlanta Music! From BASS , to Laface , From Snap to Futuristic… come enjoy and celebrate not only Atlanta music but southern culture! Dress for the occasion bring your Stunna shades and cleans forces ! We will see you tomorrow!
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History has a way of asking us one question: What are you doing with the freedom someone else fought to imagine? Angela Davis dedicated her life to challenging systems, educating generations, and refusing to accept that injustice was simply the way things had to be. Her legacy isn’t measured by comfort—it’s measured by conviction. During Black August, I don’t post these names so people will agree with every chapter of their lives. I post them because our history deserves to be studied, our elders deserve to be remembered, and the conversations they started still echo today. Some names become headlines. Others become history. A few become lessons. Angela Davis is one of those lessons. ✊🏿📚 #BlackAugust #AngelaDavis #StudyHistory #HonorTheLegacy #PowerToThePeople SynergyAdvocacyGroup DreamingOutLoud
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Guess who’s Bizackkkk! Now SUMMER can start…. See y’all soon!
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To the women who made this possible — Shanklin Hall exists because of you. Before there were sold out nights, before the music, before the crowd, before there was even a space — there were Mamas who said yes. Women who lent us money when the vision only existed in conversation. Who showed up before there was staff. Who brought cookies to Founders’ meetings. Who bragged on us to friends and family to help secure investors. Who danced in rooms they helped build with faith alone. Women who answered every panicked phone call, talked us off every ledge, prayed over this place, and reminded us who we were whenever exhaustion tried to make us forget. You didn’t just support Shanklin Hall. You willed it into existence. Black mothers have always been architects of impossible things. They love loudly, sacrifice quietly, stretch what little they have, and somehow still create abundance for everyone around them. Entire communities stand because Black women decided they would. Shanklin Hall carries your fingerprints. Your resilience. Your belief. Happy Mother’s Day to our Mamas. Thank you for helping us build something greater than ourselves. Can you believe we’re celebrating our 3rd Anniversary this month! And to Maia and Imani — Happy Mother’s Day to you both as well. We know that raising your own humans while continuing to pour into Shanklin Hall is no small thing, but you do it with so much grace, love, and strength. We love you endlessly.
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The bigger your brand becomes, the harder it can be to protect the essence of why it was created in the first place. Opening a nightlife venue that also doubles as a creative space for the community was a risk, especially after COVID. But the founders of @shanklinhall believed its purpose would outlast any challenge. Shanklin Hall chooses to center Black joy and creativity in everything they do and because of that, it has become a safe, vibrant space for so many in DC.
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Thank you @shanklinhall for hosting us, and to the men’s host committee - @neighborhoodalchypops, @nickyoungslife, @just_jev_, @kxgeorge_, @nico_christopher, @g_s_2, @davidmusthusl, @g2esquire, @ogs_noretros - for creating a lively discussion. The work continues. 🏁
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Men in DC, this is for you. If you would like to be part of this people-first movement, we are having a Men’s Meet and Greet with Janeese on April 4th. Learn more about her vision for DC, and stay for conversation and community with other brothers who believe in a DC that works for all. Link to RSVP is in @janeese4dc bio.
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Five owners. One vision. 🤎 From our beginnings to our upstairs expansion, this journey has been built on faith, friendship, and purpose. During Black History Month, we’re reminded how vital Black-owned spaces are—especially in times like these. We’re proud to be part of DC’s Black business community and a driver of culture, connection, and economic empowerment. Thank you for growing with us. The story continues. 🎥: @_vol.1 #ShanklinHall #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackOwnedBusiness #DCBlackOwned #CommunityFirst
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21 years is wild when you think about it… always good seeing my brothers when I’m in DC. @nico_christopher @troyhaliburton
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Word of the day, Upstairs. Shout out to @taunkokheli @nico_christopher for taking the time. Crew: 🎤: @sands_audio 🎥: @jusbornsupreme
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Three years ago today, our landlord said yes. We had a dream, a few bucks, and zero experience in hospitality — let alone nightlife. But we had vision. Passion. And friends and family who’ve stood us with since @campgully! 🙏🏾 It’s officially “We Got Columbia Station” Day at Shanklin Hall. 2325 18th St NW has been Black-owned and community-rooted for over 30 years, and we’re proud to carry that legacy forward. Even more to celebrate: tomorrow we unveil Upstairs — our expansion and next chapter. Talk about divine timing! To everyone who’s walked through our doors: thank you. To those we haven’t met yet: we can’t wait. The journey’s only just begun.
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