Celebrate Black History Month at MOPOP with a screening of Songs of Black Folk, a powerful short film honoring Black artistry, legacy, and cultural richness in the Pacific Northwest.
Songs of Black Folk follows musical director Ramón Bryant Braxton as he prepares a Juneteenth celebration featuring the largest gathering of Black musical talent on a single stage in the PNW, while giving voice to the untold legacy of his grandmother. At just under 30 minutes, the film showcases music as both record and resistance, marking an important era in American musical history.