Shades of Black returns for its third annual South Florida Black Pride Film Showcase, bringing together Black LGBTQ+ film, visual art, and community conversation for one powerful evening in Fort Lauderdale.
Presented by Afro Pride's South Florida Black Pride and Black Alphabet as part of Heat Wave Weekend, the 2026 showcase features a curated selection of short films by Black LGBTQ+ filmmakers and creative voices, including locally connected artists and storytellers. The evening also includes a visual art spotlight featuring local Black artists, vendors, and a post-film community conversation exploring the stories, themes, and lived experiences reflected throughout the program.
The 2026 Shades of Black Film Showcase is produced and coordinated by Niki Lopez of Niki Lopez Creative, whose work bridges creative storytelling, cultural programming, advocacy, and community connection.
What to Expect:
• A curated showcase of Black LGBTQ+ short films and filmmakers
• Local and regional creative voices
• A visual art spotlight featuring local Black artists
• A post-film community conversation
• Vendors and community connections
• Opportunities to meet filmmakers, artists, and cultural leaders
Shades of Black is more than a screening. It is a gathering rooted in visibility, creative expression, dialogue, and connection.
Friday, October 9, 2026
6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Victory Black Box Theatre
L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Early Bird Tickets: $10
Film selections, featured artists, and community conversation participants will be announced soon.
Unity. Culture. Community.
Come for the films. Stay for the conversation. Celebrate the culture.
