African-American Weekend

Celebrating 225 years in Paris

Arts, Culture, Cuisine, Stars… Join us for a celebration of African-American creative excellence in Paris – featuring films, music, art, food and more. This will be a unique and historical event at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympics Games.

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In Honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics, African American Weekend Salutes all of the athletes that will be participating in this years’ program. In addition, we pay tribute to all of the African Americans who have voyage to France and paved the way for many athletes and entertainers today. We salute Global Icon Josephine Baker.

Featured Events

African American Women In Cinema (AAWIC) will Present the Black American Cinema Virtual Film Festival launching July 26—August 11, 2024.​ To attend the festival, click here www.aawic.org

Events Schedule

26-29 July and Beyond

Black American Cinema Film Festival

A Vibrant Celebration of Black Storytelling in Films

Featuring: Special Opening Night Fundraiser, Honoring Josephine Baker, the first global Black-American movie star.

Visit Bricktop’s Legendary Paris Nightclub

Recreating ada Smith’s Iconic Nightclub

Featuring: Our exciting Pop-up re-creation of Bricktop’s most famous club will feature the historic gold curtian fabric Radio City Music Hall in NYC.

Black American Artist of Paris

An Exhibition to Recognize Leading Resident Artists

Featuring: An exhibition celebrating artistic visionaries fleeing for the ‘City of Light’, from the 19th century to today.

Celebration of Jazz in Paris Since 1928

A Live Performance and Food Spectacular

Featuring: Sampling the Sunds and Tastes of New Orleans, courtesy of The Southern Food and Beverage Museum.

James Hemings Tribute Dinner

An Homage to American Cuisine and French Gastronomy

Featuring: A Special dining event to celebrate Black culinary excellence in France since 1785. Host: Shannon Lanier.

50 Years of Hip-Hop in Paris

The Impact of Bronx’s Street Dance on the French Capital

Featuring: A live performance to celebrate Hip-Hop coming to Paris, its American influences and French identity.

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