EVENT RECAP: A Night with BLKNGLD & Good Vibes Only”

Wow! Where do I start? OK, let me gather my thoughts.

This past Thursday was amazing! As an event producer/curator we don’t get to sit back and enjoy the events. We normally are behind-the-scenes making sure everything goes according to plan. But this day we had a huge team come together to pull it off. We were able to enjoy ourselves in pockets where we could sit down, relax and experience excellence in real time.

Attendees were greeted with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and love. An amazing non-alcoholic bar was featured from Morelife Liquid. Celebrities MyGuyMars and Slink Johnson were in the building lending their talents to make the event a memorable one.

Our BLKNGLD partners Monzelle Dozier and Roman Perkins got to debut their album set to release later this month. The album is very motivational and really set the tone for the evening and days to come. Check back to visit Monelle's Even.biz profile to download the album and to support.

This album is a great example of sticking to your word. Monzelle Mr. DOZ was recently diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer, and a few months following his diagnosis, his family home burned to the ground. Even though he has faced all of this adversity, you can still catch him cracking a smile or a joke and just spreading love. He didn't even think of giving up on his album, which was already in the works. With support from his lovely wife and friends, as well as the strength within himself, our brother was able to plan and execute this event, send out performance schedules to all parties involved, and much more.

If you would like to support Monzelle and his family. Please visit their approved GoFund Me HERE

As the day turned into night, a falling comet streaked across the sky, and we all watched from the rooftop. The sky resembled our movie screen, and we were all gathered to watch it, unsuspecting of its arrival. It was definitely confirmation that we were part of something magical.

Event attendees embraced the theme, wearing BLKNGLD, or their real-life superhero persona. Fictional heroes such as Chocolate Locs, the DreadLock hero, Honey Potter, Shero, and BlaqMagic the Goddess, among others, arrived in their fashionable attire. Other guests adorned beautiful outfits in black with gold accessories, just gold, or just black. It was truly an "Emmy" type event right in the heart of the AV. Creative expression with a touch of Afro-futurism was what we had hoped for, and everyone certainly did not disappoint. You can check out some of the pictures below and visit our social media sites to see more footage of the event .

Five non-profits were honored, and they spoke about the work they have done and will continue to do in the community, emphasizing the importance of being part of something good. Videos from the event are coming soon. The event felt like a family reunion of sorts, with the night ending in us singing karaoke-style to well-known hits and doing the electric slide in Family Reunion fashion.

HERE ARE THE AWARDS THAT WERE GIVEN OUT

Thanks to all that came out, it was truly such an inspirational night and we learned so much.

A Taste of What We Deal With

"The Taste of the AV" sounds exactly like something the Black Community needs. Most likely modeled after the Taste of Soul in Los Angeles City, the event stands to bring out many families that are looking for some food options locally that remind them of home. Home for the black community is really in the heart. It’s also in the food. Sometimes we have to migrate for opportunity, so at times we are constantly seeking that feeling. When I was in college, I had a heavy focus on making my non-black teachers understand what I thought of being black. I wrote about things that I peeped that made no sense to me. Like the way gentrification is just something that cities turn a blind eye to. How they allow large businesses, rich people, and people from anywhere but the actual city, to come in, push out the people that built the city up and redecorate. When any individual has to migrate, they lose access to the restaurants they fell in love with, the family gatherings they adore and so much more. The black community seeks sanctuary, safe places, where they feel love, where they feel familiarity and where they can get some good seasoned fixins! "The Taste of AV" is exactly that and an opportunity other than Juneteenth to celebrate being from the culture, and to celebrate and support our hardworking small business owners. Supporting black-owned businesses should be year-round.

This community is in need of support from everyone. The position in this rat race that black people are in is not because of some genetic trait. It is because several movements that were created to raise the black community to equality (Emphasis on EQUALITY) were met with combativeness, fear of jobs being taken, feel of us possibly surpassing others. We say, “I want to bring the community together”, then they say, “This is the cost, you will also need this, this, and that”, totaling to an astronomical number that would indeed break the bank and the heart of the person with the great idea. Even if they have the money. It feels as if blocades have been put in place to stop the growth. We try to not feel like this system was designed to fail us, but all signs point that way. So what do we do? This has made the black community individuals that think outside the box because they may feel that the current system doesn't really care. Ironically, thinking outside the box could possibly lead to deviating from the checks and balances created by our governing powers. Thus crippling the dreamer even further if they are fined or jailed for trying to do so. When will we realize that spaces and lanes need to be created for groups of people like this because of the history that kept them back?

African Americans, People of Color, BIPOC, Black people, whatever your preference is… are people that deal with a lot of marginalization. The statistics of the rise and fall of black-owned businesses are something that should be talked about because the numbers are alarming. (Most recent statistics can be found here —> https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/02/16/a-look-at-black-owned-businesses-in-the-us/) It is important to talk about things that we have tended to and figure out a way to improve it. As a black business owner, attempting to get someone’s trust is a chore sometimes. I feel like I need to have a meeting, tell a personal story, attend a birthday dinner, and deliver an amazing product in record time to gain a client's trust. When we walk into a store, sometimes we feel like we are being watched. We feel like people don’t trust us. Not even our own people. Shockingly, sometimes we can't even trust ourselves to pull something off, an event, a business launch, or a pitch. That imposter syndrome is like an annoying fly that just won't go away. It keeps landing on you as if it is attracted to you or something. You try to swat it away but it just finds its way back.

Now it’s like, “My clients don’t trust me and I am also dealing with personal doubt. I can’t catch a break!” Businesses/people with innovative ideas need support, believers, they/we need a lane, they/we need guidance. We will continue to make BLKNGLD THE SUPPORT THAT IS NEEDED.

Check out pictures from the first ever Taste of the AV that was met with two location changes due to reasons that are unknown aka...we know what it is.

You can follow the Taste of the AV here on Instagram to stay up to date with future dates as this will not be a year round event.

https://www.instagram.com/tasteofav_foodiefest/

This event came from the minds of Pasyhon Jackson, a beauty salon owner based in Palmdale, CA. She currently runs a non-profit named Boss Kids Braiding Academy that currently teaches braiding to children at Lancaster Community Center.

Pictures Below

From Payshon on Facebook : On behalf of Boss Kids Braiding Academy & Fattys Soul Food and everyone who helped organize this event, I want to extend a huge thank you to all the participants who made The Taste of AV Foodie Fest such an amazing experience ......

. We had a bit of a rocky start, but with the grace of God and everyone’s teamwork , our first Taste of AV Foodie fest truly became a remarkable event.

A Night of BLKNGLD, Good Vibes Only and Super NEGUS!

Lancaster, CA – [July 30, 2024] – BLKNGLD presents a Black Excellence experience with,

"A Night of BLKNGLD, Good Vibes Only and Super NEGUS!", set to take place on Thursday, September 5th, 2024, at the Museum of Art & History on The BLVD in the Cultural Arts District of Downtown Lancaster, California. Promising an unforgettable evening of music, art, inspiration, philanthropy, recognition and the creative celebration of Black Excellence.

FEATURING DIAMOND SELLING & GRAMMY WINNING ARTIST, MYGUYMARS

 FRESH OFF A NEW SONG WITH BUSTA & SNOOP

Listen to "Right Now" Right Now!!!

Event Highlights:

The evening will kick off with a special invite only listening party for “Sweet Dozier: Rise of the Super NEGUS,” providing an exclusive first listen to this much-anticipated full length album from MR DOZ & Roman. Attendees will be immersed in the powerful sounds, rhythms and messages of Super NEGUS, setting the tone for an evening of high energy and positivity.

Immediately following the listening party, the evening will morph into another BLKNGLD Affair with Good Vibes Only presenting “MyGuyMars along with DJ Socal".

Hosted by Comedic Legend, Slink Johnson:

The event will be hosted by the charismatic but real, Slink Johnson (a.k.a Black Jesus), known for his authentic charismatic personality and engaging presence. Slink will guide the evening, ensuring a seamless and entertaining experience for all attendees.

Special Live Art Auction:

The night will also feature a special live art experience & silent auction, with proceeds benefiting five remarkable nonprofits, Mom’s House, Youth with a Purpose, Boys of Optimistic Manhood, The H.E.L.P.E.R Foundation, and Peace, Love & Skate.

These 501(c)(3) organizations are dedicated to serving the Antelope Valley, providing essential support and resources to those in need. The auction will showcase unique artworks from local Black & Brown creators, offering guests the opportunity to support a worthy cause while acquiring beautiful pieces.

About the Beneficiaries/Black Butterfly Award Honorees:

• Mom’s House: A 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for mothers and children in the Antelope Valley.

• Youth with a Purpose: A 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on empowering young people through education, mentorship, and community programs.

• Boys of Optimistic Manhood (B.O.O.M): A 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on mentoring young boys who lack a positive male role model at home, encouraging activities & opportunities to fill the void.

• H.E.L.P.E.R Foundation: A 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on is to provide the resources and guidance to help struggling youth and community members of all ages make the transition from negative, anti-social behavior to positive, value-centered alternatives.

• Love Impact, Inc: A 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on popup rinks. Skating & Wellness. Spreading peace & love to all attendees, giving back locally.

The event will also hold space to accept donations to the family of MR DOZ whose family lost their home in a fire while he is dealing with a recent Stage 4 Colon Cancer Diagnosis.

• Learn more about the story here, and donate to help MR DOZ through his upcoming surgery in October and next chapter going into the holiday season! Any support is greatly appreciated here!

  • (https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-doziers-amidst-cancer-fire-tragedy)

To close the night, the stage will be graced by Grammy-winning artist MyGuyMars, alongside other special guest performers. These performances will blend through the night to create an unforgettable musical experience, celebrating creativity and unity.

The event will have a strict themed night, with guests wearing Black & Gold, and creatives embodying their own real world Superhero persona for the evening.

“This is permission to Pop Out... and show NEGUS!”

Amharic: ነጋሲ nəgus [nɨgus]) is the word for "king" in the Ethiopian Semitic languages and a title which was bestowed upon a regional ruler by the Negusa Nagast, or "king of kings".

Join Us on Thursday, September 5th:

We invite you to join us for an evening that promises not only exceptional music and art but also the chance to plant a seed and make another meaningful impact in our community.

For more information and to secure your tickets, please visit the BLKNGLD app at https://www.BLKNGLD.app  

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About BLKNGLD:

BLKNGLD is a creative technology platform driven by community and a collective of creative & business minded entrepreneurs. The purpose of the platform is to support local businesses and nonprofits while they elevate their brand. BLKNGLD is dedicated to creating engagement points, experiences and events that blend music, tech, art, and community, fostering an environment of positivity and creativity. Our mission is to uplift and inspire through unique and unforgettable experiences.

About MOAH:

The Museum of Art and History (MOAH) in Lancaster, California, is a cultural landmark dedicated to engaging diverse audiences through exhibitions, educational programs, and community events.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Danielle Harper

BLKNGLD @ im@theblkngld.com

Phone: 323-984-1501

Join us for an evening that promises to be as uplifting as it is entertaining.

For more information and to secure your tickets, please visit https://www.BLKNGLD.app or contact the BLKNGLD team.