Joy is a form of protest.
Healing is a form of protest.
Restoration is a form of protest.
Mission
Banjee Boombox is a vibrant woman led QTBIPOC (Queer Trans Black and Indigenous People of Color) festival collective committed to creating safe spaces for women, gender expansive and sexually diverse (LGBTQAI+) artists.
Our mission is to amplify marginalized voices and foster community, wellness, education and resources through artists honorariums, dynamic events, workshop panels and digital archives.
Join us in this colorful tapestry of expression, where diversity is not only embraced but celebrated with enthusiasm and respect. Our goal is to amplify the black femme future.
At the heart of Banjee Boombox is
the dedication to providing both in-
person (IRL) and digital safe spaces
for networking, conversations, and
support among queer black
individuals. We aim to foster a sense
of community by encouraging
meaningful connections and
conversations.
Community
Banjee Boombox's education initiative is designed to encompass a comprehensive range of learning opportunities, featuring panels, workshops, discussions, and toolkits.
Topics include exploring the multifaceted layers of intersectionality, emphasizing the imperative nature of actively protecting Black women, fostering consenting conversations to promote healthy relationships, and addressing the intersection of holiness and homophobia within the context of the Black Church.
Education
Banjee Boombox's investment initiatives are founded on the principle of prioritizing businesses that are black-owned second, femme-owned third, and giving precedence to those employing a combination of the two. In alignment with a community-first approach, we are committed to locally sourcing talent for performances, collaborating with neighborhood organizations, and engaging community members. Our focus is mental, spiritual, financial and communal wellness.
Wellness
Values
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Artist Statement
We call for the end of the murder of innocent black people by sworn civil servants. We call for change on the federal, judicial and legislative level.
We call for an end to the funding for the militarization of police officers.
We call for the eradication of laws, practices, sanctions and policies that destroy black communities, communities of color and immigrants (this includes but is not limited to redlining, excessive bail, mass incarceration, stand your ground laws in red states and
excessive force used by law enforcement on unarmed citizens.)
We stand with women who have every right to decide what is best for their minds, bodies and souls.
Further we stand with all survivors, the youth, the elders and those too afraid to speak up for themselves against the visceral grips of patriarchy and toxic policy.
NEW YORK CITY & ATLANTA, GA
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Banjee Boombox is a subsidiary of FM Digital LLC & Macstar Productions LLC
banjee boombox is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of banjeeboombox must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.