Black House Black Joy Film

12/18/2025

New Jersey has produced and been the home of some of the world’s most impactful artists and music. Artists, community members, and historians unite to preserve the history in this state and regionally.

Join the New Jersey Historical Commission’s African American History program and panelists for “Follow Me”: Preserving New Jersey’s Black Music Heritage on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:30PM. This is a free virtual event however, registration is required.

Free registration here: www.bit.ly/njblackmusic

Top to bottom: Vincent Pelote, Institute of Jazz Studies, Jamara Wakefield, In the Wake Media, Jennifer Souder and Yvonne Clayton, Asbury Park African American Music Project (Photo Credit: Samuel Markey Photography), Melissa Ziobro, The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.

This event is hosted by the New Jersey Historical Commission (a division of the New Jersey Department of State) African American History Program.

10/02/2025

✨ Honoring André Leon Talley ✨

On what would have been his birthday, we celebrate the life, legacy, and unmatched style of André Leon Talley — the man who reshaped fashion forever. 👑🏿

Join us for a special watch party on Kinema:

📅 Oct 16 | 7:00 PM EDT (his birthday)
⏳ Available for 6 days only
👉 https://kinema.com/events/The-Gospel-According-to-Andre-hkxlnw

The Gospel According to André captures the brilliance of a true icon who broke barriers and redefined what it means to be Black in the fashion world.

Gone but never forgotten. 🕊️

05/28/2025

DOCU SERIES: Sacred Spaces: The Evolution from Newark's Clubs to Cultural Festivals https://youtu.be/y3d_07r3rUU

Dr. Jasmine Henry opens our journey with insights into how House Music festivals became cornerstones of Black community building in Newark. DJ Omar Abdallah ...

05/23/2025

🎵 HOUSE MUSIC IS HOME: How Newark's Festivals Became Sacred Spaces 🎵

Step into the vibrant world of Newark's House Music scene with our latest episode!

Dr. Jasmine Henry reveals how what started as music gatherings evolved into the backbone of Black community building in Newark. The journey continues with DJ Omar Abdallah and Charles Mitchell sharing powerful stories of transformation—from simple venues to sacred sanctuaries of Black expression and unity.

Legendary DJ Jihad Muhammad drops knowledge on Newark's golden club era, while our own Executive Producer Jamara Wakefield breaks down the real challenges these cultural treasures face today. DJ Mix Mash brings it home with an inspiring vision for House Music's future in Black spaces.

This isn't just about music—it's about resilience. How have these vital cultural spaces survived without mainstream funding? What do we lose if they disappear? Through personal stories and unfiltered truth, discover how House Music festivals have become essential platforms for community building, cultural preservation, and pure Black joy.

🔊 "New Jersey Clubs and Festivals: Sacred Spaces streaming now as part of our documentary series, launching this Black Music Month!

Watch now: https://vimeo.com/1078933583/67a56763d2

Dr. Jasmine Henry opens our journey with insights into how House Music festivals became cornerstones of Black community building in Newark. DJ Omar Abdallah and…

10/09/2024

Code Switch: Distributing Blackness, Reprogramming Internet Art is an exhibition exploring and redefining the history of “Black data."

09/03/2024

We hope you had a beautiful Labor Day! We begin our fall fundraisers next week and countdown to film release!

05/20/2024

Thank you Deep House Magazine team and George Aiken for awarding our film + podcast Director and fearless leader Jamara Wakefield with an ICon award

05/05/2024

Season 2 of Black House Black Joy Podcast drops June 7th and we are excited to celebrate with you. Subscribe today to catch up on Season 1

We are still accepting community partnerships and advertising spots! Email

04/29/2024

JOIN US • Save The Date!
Friday 6/14/24

Program 3-5
After party in the NPL courtyard 5-10pm

Relive Club Zanzibar! More details coming soon. It’ll be a night to remember!

Flyer photo credit: Vincent Bryant

04/28/2024

This weekend we sold 11 swag bags at our screening and I want to introduce you to the writer and collage artist Julia Mallory who created this series and donated them to us for fundraising.

MOVE!!! Like You Are Dancing in the Footsteps of Your Ancestors!!! This limited edition series features captivating mixed media collages printed on 11x14 paper with a white border.

If you are interested in purchasing a framed print. We are offering them for $40 donation to Black House Black Joy Film Black House Black Joy Film