August 11-13, 2023 | Fri-Sat-Sun

Educational | Empowering | Engaging | Entertaining | Exciting

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Family-friendly weekend for Black Greater-Grand Rapids. Food, vendors, national speakers, entertainment and more!

Calvin University Campus
3201 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Family-Friendly Weekend for Black Greater-Grand Rapids

EDUCATIONAL | EMPOWERING | ENGAGING | ENTERTAINING | EXCITING

Black Impact Collaborative is proud to host "The Black Experience" which will focus on spreading “Black Joy” and the illumination of information across the Health & Well-Being, Education, Economic Security, Elder and Incarceration Support Impact Areas that will ultimately elevate the experience of Black people in Greater Grand Rapids, MI. Some of the features of The Black Experience include a business expo and exhibits, local and national plenary, workshop speakers, a 70’s themed party, COVID memorial walk, live entertainment, food and much more!
The event will be hosted on the Calvin University Campus 3201 Burton St. SE, GR 49546.

The Black Experience Schedule

Friday, August 11, 2023 | 7:00pm

70's Black Experience Kick-Off Party | Calvin University's Prince Conference Center 1800 E. Beltline Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Saturday, August 12, 2023 | 9:00am - 6:00pm

The Black Experience | Workshops, National Speakers, Kids' Corner, Vendor Expo, COVID Memorial Walk, Food & more.

Sunday, August 13, 2023 | 10:00am-2:00pm

The Black Experience Brunch Invasion | Visit one of the following locations to patronize a Black-owned business during our Brunch Invasion.

Kick-off 70's Party
for The Black Experience:

The Black Experience will kick-off with a 70's Party at Calvin University's Prince Conference Center 1800 E. Beltline Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 from 7:00-11:00pm. It will feature a live band, DJ, best dress contest, dance off competition & more! Will you be the one to win one of our cash prizes? The ticket also includes food and 1-ticket to the cash bar. Grab your crew and throw on your fros, bell bottoms & stacked heels to boogie the night away!

Friday, August 11, 2023 | 7:00PM
at Calvin University's Prince Conference Center
1800 E. Beltline Ave. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546.

Get Tickets Now - 70s Party

The Black Experience Business Expo:

The expo is open to all businesses, non-profits, corporations in the community. We have a tiered booth fees to make exhibiting affordable based on the business size and type. The expo will be indoors and located near our kids' corner, which features free activities for youth of all ages. Get access to the hundreds of people who will visit The Black Experience!