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From top and left to right: Veronica Chambers; Patricia Smith; V; Amanda Seales; Qween Jean; Mahogany L. Browne

From top and left to right: Obbie West; Kai Diata Giovanni; Jamila Woods; AbunDance; Melanie Charles; Mumu Fresh; Nicole Cardoza; Britton Smith

In her culminating event as Lincoln Center Poet-in-Residence, Mahogany L. Browne brings her annual Black Girl Magic Ball to the big stage. A celebration honoring Black matriarchs and their allies who uplift the community through creativity, activism, and innovation, its mission is to create an intergenerational nexus of joy and recognition and to inspire young people to see the possibility and collective care reflected in those who dare to dream boldly. In its 9th year, Black Girl Magic Ball centers around Matriarchs, honoring the ancestral and artistic wisdom of women who have shaped brilliant language, artistic movement, and trailblazing vision across generations. Hosted by multi-talented artist Amanda Seales, this unforgettable evening will feature tributes and dynamic performances woven throughout the program by AbunDance, Mumu Fresh, Melanie Charles, Obbie West, Nicole Cardoza, Jamila Woods, Patricia Smith, former NYC Youth Poet Laureate Kai Giovanni, Britton Smith, and DJ Libby Brothers, among others, each artist contributing to a collective celebration of lineage, language, and legacy onstage.

This year’s Black Girl Magic Ball honorees include:

  • Veronica Chambers – Award-winning Author, Editor, and Writer
  • Patricia Smith – Award-winning Poet, Author, Playwright, and Spoken Word Artist
  • Qween Jean – LGBT+ Rights Activist and Costume Designer
  • Ally Honoree: V – Award-winning Playwright, Author, Activist and Performer

 

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Venue
Alice Tully Hall
1941 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

For ticketing, call CenterCharge at 212-721-6500 from Monday–Friday 10:00 am–6:00 pm (EST)

For general inquiries, call Guest Experience at 212-875-5456 or email [email protected].

Performances take place on the Adrienne Arsht Stage, within the warm wood veneers of the Starr Theater. In addition to world-class chamber music, Alice Tully Hall hosts numerous virtuoso concerts on its cathedral-sized, Swiss-made pipe organ. Learn more »

Accessibility

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Accessible seating and designated aisle seats; Accessible restrooms and accessible routes
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American Sign Language interpretation
 

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