THE PROJECT

Our project recreates the everyday spaces that Black men + boys exist in as spaces of celebration, leaving Black men seen, heard, and acknowledged and connected to the people in their lives. We create one-night celebrations of Black men + boys and implement daily rituals of celebration within the communities with which we partner.

THE FILM

Synopsis: Joyful Black boys turn into silenced men, but what happens when enough is enough? 

THE celebrations

We co-create celebrations of Black men & boys with schools, universities, churches, and community organizations.

the creators

Justina Kamiel Grayman, phd, is a social interventionist creating original art and arts- and psychology-based community programming that connect people in divine and magical ways. With a BA in Psychology from Stanford University and a PhD in Psychology and Social Intervention from New York University, her work is at the intersection of education, art, psychology, and community organizing. She is currently psychology faculty at Manhattan School of Music and Walden University. More at justinagrayman.com.

Vance “Johnny Hobbes” Brown has a BA from Ohio Wesleyan University and is an artist, community organizer, and youth educator. Vance’s mission is to use music, film, and grassroots community development to advocate globally that every human being have access to their basic needs and much more. Vance believes all people deserve the freedom to discover their passions and the opportunity to use their power to pursue paths that inspire them and serve others. More at johnnyhobbes.com.

CONTACT

If you’d like to host a screening or celebration, click here. 

For any other questions or comments, use the form below or e-mail Justina at justina@justinagrayman.com.