All proceeds will benefit the Flint Child Health & Development Fund
(Community Foundation of Greater Flint) that support positive health outcomes for children in Flint children
Cash Bar Beer & Wine Specials all Night
Free drinks (beer or wine) for the first 20 people*
*The first 20 guests to arrive will receive 2 beer or wine drink vouchers
Raffle tickets $5 all Night
*Or purchase a $20 general admission and raffle ticket (only valid for 1 raffle ticket; additional tickets can be purchased for $5):
Private cooking class and wine tasting with Chef Krys from Unique Soul Cuisine
STK Gift Card
BKH Photography Headshot
Black Millennials 4 Flint T-shirt
Dress Code Strictly Enforced
Negligees or any other clothing that is sheer or substantially revealing will not be permissible. Any guests who arrive with any overly exposed clothing will not be welcomed into the venue. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
*Detroit Native DJ Krisis & Ness on the
1's and 2's*
Tickets are limited and will sellout fast!
For over 24 years, Thursday Network has supported the programs of the Greater Washington Urban League by serving the diverse needs of Washington, D.C., Montgomery County and Prince George’s County, Md. Our mission is to provide a place for young professionals to support the GWUL and focus our energies on community service and economic empowerment, as well as our own personal & professional development and civic involvement. Thursday Network members are a part of the legacy of the National Urban League and stand united in the causes of Jobs, Education, Housing and Health.
Black Millennials for Flint is a collaborative of change agents from across the US who are driven by a sense of urgency to restore the basic human necessities for children and families in the city of Flint, MI due to the #FlintWaterCrisis starting as an initiative within Thursday Network-Greater Washington Urban League Young Professionals along with Black Millennials from over 7 states across the country.
Black Millennials' impact populations are children (particularly African American children under the age of 6) and African American families experiencing financial difficulties (low-income).
Kymone Freeman is a Poet, Activist, award winning Playwright and the Co-Founder of DC's only independent radio station, We Act Radio a subsidiary of the Newton Media Group which is a full service media production company. He is the founder of the National Black L.U.V. Festival. He is also a regular guest on RT's The Big Picture w/ Thom Hartman, Roland Martin's News One on TV One and a contributing writer to Popular Resistance an online news resource and the iconic Ebony Magazine's printed publications.
Gee James is a photographer, writer and owner of Capitol Media USA. He strives to communicate these concepts to a larger audience through the mediums of photography and journalism. A former student of the Washington School of Photography, one of the premiere programs in the DC area, Gee specializes in photojournalism, portraiture and event photography. He’s passionate about changing lives by capturing special moments while creating and developing thoughts and ideas – conveying the captivating stories behind each.
Miss Jasmine Jones has a commitment to the betterment of the District of Columbia. She serves as a mentor to high school students with special needs in DC's Ward 7. It is there that Jasmine initiated BLOOM Athletics, a program that provides free athletic equipment and clothes to students as they prepare for the Special Olympics. She plans to promote Special Olympics throughout the District of Columbia during her year of service.
While competing in the NAACP ACT-SO Competition, Picassa was introduced to her future mentor-to-be, the renowned artist, Phillip Dotson who would later introduce Picassa to the great LeMoyne-Owen College. Picassa entered LeMoyne-Owen College in the fall of 2005 and graduated May of 2009. During Picassa's tenure as an art major, she dedicated her services tirelessly to LeMoyne-Owen College, numerous charities and non-profit organizations, and to arts education. Currently, Picassa resides in Washington, D.C. and is an art teacher.
Orville’s poems speak a vivid truth about the struggles of being an artist and staying constant and true to oneself. His poetry is for the voiceless that addresses the issues no others will speak of; it releases pent up emotions with his pen. Poetry has become his breath of fresh air, his meditation, and his therapy. His compelling words have been shared on several stages, in front of numerous audiences. Orville has performed at The White House for the CureFest DC, featured at The Magic of Macy’s “Shop for a Cause”, the Red Pump Project, KitchenCray Website Launch and more. Currently, Orville is on road sharing his heart through the ART IS life Tour. He also Hosts two open mics in the DMV area, Pure Poetry, at Pure Lounge and Busboys & Poets Open Mic. He is also the Brand Ambassador for Fighting Cancer with Poetry, Sports Zone
Elite, Johnee Lightning, and Boshok Clothing.
Chef Krys White is California native, Howard University graduate and is no stranger to the D.C. metro community. Originally from Sacramento, Calif., she obtained her B.A. in Legal Communications, with a minor in Political Science. Residing in the Greater Washington area for the past eleven years and currently living in Fairfax, Va., Chef Krys cultivated and further developed her wild passion for eclectic cuisine through her hospitality experience working with Hyatt Hotels throughout college. Unique Soul Cuisine LLC was birthed in 2013, where she saw a need in the D.M.V., for international, yet organic “street food”, options. Outside of her passion for food, Krys works as a Corporate Paralegal in the Hospitality industry, for BridgeStreet Global Hospitality where she is able to merge the best of both of her worlds. Her passion for advancing the community through food, is demonstrated by her tenacity toward being an entrepreneurial light for change as she currently serves as Greater Washington Urban League, Thursday's Network's Treasurer.
The Greater Washington Area Chapter of the National Bar Association’s Women Lawyers Division | President
Brandes S.G. Ash, Esq. is the President of The Greater Washington Area Chapter of the National Bar Association’s Women Lawyers Division (‘GWAC’) --a network of African-American women attorneys dedicated to the professional development of its members. Founded in 1974, GWAC has remained committed to improving the quality of life of not only its members but persons throughout the Greater Washington D.C. area. GWAC addresses community concerns, and provides aid to women in their efforts to obtain legal education, bar admission, and employment, through a variety of activities such as educational programs, workshops, publications, and service-oriented projects.
The SpiceSuite is the culminating vision of owner Angel Anderson's love of good food and people. The SpiceSuite is an interactive spice bar which features house made infused cooking oils and spice blends. Guests can also create their own custom spices at the "bar", lounge in the comfortable seating area and enjoy a "spiced" lemonade or tea. CLICK HERE to learn more about this innovative black-owned business.