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Coming Soon for The Black Canon

We are excited about our upcoming partnerships and events. Stay tuned for updates!

UPCOMING Events + EXHIBITS

February 15, 2026

"Martin + Malcolm" Film Screening

1:00 - 5:00pm

The H.U.B. (Host, Unite and Build), Southfield, Michigan

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February 15, 2026

"Martin + Malcolm" Film Screening

 In honor of Black History Month and the powerful legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and Malcolm X, The Black Canon will be presenting a...

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1:00 - 5:00pm

The H.U.B. (Host, Unite and Build), Southfield, Michigan

March - September 2026

Act Black: Black Stage and Screen Exhibition

Meet Up 3/14/26

Poster House, New York City

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March - September 2026

Act Black: Black Stage and Screen Exhibition

Since theatrical performances were rarely recorded and many of the movies that featured all-Black casts are now considered “lost films” (fil...

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Meet Up 3/14/26

Poster House, New York City

August 2026

Diggin' in the Crates: A Vinyl Record Pop-Up

Coming Soon

Detroit

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August 2026

Diggin' in the Crates: A Vinyl Record Pop-Up

 Calling All Vinyl heads and music lovers:

A one-day vinyl pop-up shop and experience with thousands of records from decades-past for sale. 

Coming Soon

Detroit

October 2026

ICONIC: Black Brilliance on the Screen

Coming Soon

Detroit

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October 2026

ICONIC: Black Brilliance on the Screen

Annual experience and fundraiser featuring artifacts and film selections focused on Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte, Paul Robeson and Len...

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Coming Soon

Detroit

March 2026 - October 2028

Breakthrough in Black: African American Cinema from the 1920s-1950s

Coming Soon

Various Locations

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March 2026 - October 2028

Breakthrough in Black: African American Cinema from the 1920s-1950s

 Traveling exhibition in partnership with Exhibit Envoy

Coming Soon

Various Locations

PREVIOUS Events

 

11/8/2025

Art of the Ages Exhibit + Opening Reception

5:00pm

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9:00pm

The Epiphany Art Gallery, Garland, TX

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11/8/2025

Art of the Ages Exhibit + Opening Reception

A month long exhibit (beginning 11/1) with exclusive reception (11/8) featuring a curated selection of artifacts from The Black Canon Collec...

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5:00pm

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9:00pm

The Epiphany Art Gallery, Garland, TX

10/4/2025

Portraits in Power: Through the Lens of The Black Canon (Annual Fundraiser + Exhibit)

7:00pm

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11:00pm

Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit, MI

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10/4/2025

Portraits in Power: Through the Lens of The Black Canon (Annual Fundraiser + Exhibit)

Annual Detroit fundraising event designed to educate, inspire and foster community, while concurrently advancing our mission. This experienc...

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7:00pm

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11:00pm

Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit, MI

9/17/25

Paper, Place and Power: Speaker Series with Es-pranza Humphrey of Poster House NYC

6:00pm - 8:00pm

The Scarab Club, Detroit, MI

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9/17/25

Paper, Place and Power: Speaker Series with Es-pranza Humphrey of Poster House NYC

 Join us for an evening exploring the visual and cultural impact of posters as tools for protest, promotion, celebration, and storytelling. ...

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6:00pm - 8:00pm

The Scarab Club, Detroit, MI

9/11/25 to 10/12/25

Paper, Place and Power: The Global Language of Posters: Opening Reception 9/12

5:00pm - 8:00pm

The Scarab Club, Detroit, MI

Event Details

9/11/25 to 10/12/25

Paper, Place and Power: The Global Language of Posters: Opening Reception 9/12

 An exhibition that celebrates the power, beauty, and diversity

of poster design. From bold street graphics to poetic typographic statements,...

Event Details

5:00pm - 8:00pm

The Scarab Club, Detroit, MI

8/14/2025

Teaching Diverse Histories Summit (Wayne RESA)

10:00am

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11:00am

The Icon, Detroit, MI

8/14/2025

Teaching Diverse Histories Summit (Wayne RESA)

10:00am

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11:00am

The Icon, Detroit, MI

6/14/2025

Black Film in Focus: 16mm Treasures from The Black Canon, in partnering w/ Motor City Cinema Society

2:00pm

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5:00pm

Newlab at Michigan Central Detroit, MI

6/14/2025

Black Film in Focus: 16mm Treasures from The Black Canon, in partnering w/ Motor City Cinema Society

2:00pm

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5:00pm

Newlab at Michigan Central Detroit, MI

2/25/2025

Preserving Beauty: Fireside Chat on Art & Culture w/ The Black Canon x MRM Detroit

1:00pm

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2:30pm

Private Event Birmingham, MI

2/25/2025

Preserving Beauty: Fireside Chat on Art & Culture w/ The Black Canon x MRM Detroit

1:00pm

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2:30pm

Private Event Birmingham, MI

2/3/2025

The Black Canon x Motor City Cinema Society: 16mm Treasures from the Archive

7:00pm

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9:00pm

The Screening Room Redford, MI

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2/3/2025

The Black Canon x Motor City Cinema Society: 16mm Treasures from the Archive

MCCS partners with The Black Canon,  a locally curated collection of Black History & Culture from the collection of James Wheeler, to view a...

Event Details

7:00pm

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9:00pm

The Screening Room Redford, MI

1/11/2025

Jack and Jill Founders Day Event

Private Event

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1/11/2025

Jack and Jill Founders Day Event

The Black Canon is proud to showcase select items representing The Cotton Club theme for the North Oakland Macomb (NOM) Jack and Jill of Ame...

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Private Event

FROM THE ARCHIVE

Vinyl Legacies

In partnership with Black Artists Archive (BAA) and funded by an awarded grant from The Terra Foundation, spearheaded by cultural preservationist David Ellis, Vinyl Legacies, BAA's inaugural archival initiative, focuses on the comprehensive cataloging, digitization, and preservation of The Black Canon's extensive collection of over 12,000 vinyl records showcasing Black music. 

Candid Culture - The Photography of The Black Canon

Curated by Dr. Kelli Morgan of BAA, Candid Culture is a virtual exhibition that delves into The Black Canon's expansive archive of candid photography, highlighting the vibrancy of Black performance, community activism, and artistic exhibitions in Detroit during the pinnacle of the Civil Rights Era. 

Art of the Ages

The Art of the Ages Exhibit features a curated selection from The Black Canon Collection, spanning the years 1910 to 1990. This exhibit traces the evolution of the portrayal of Black Americans in media, beginning with the harmful stereotypes and racist depictions seen in early works of the 20th Century. 


Over the decades, we witnessed a powerful shift toward empowerment, pride, and the creation of our own stories. The exhibit highlights the journey from misrepresentation to self-representation, reflecting the resilience and creativity of Black artists and storytellers.

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