By Monique
The Blackout Music & Film Festival took place this weekend, and I’m mad I couldn’t go, seeing how I’m not in Los Angeles. But, thankfully, Twitter was able to keep me updated as to what went on. If you were like me and couldn’t go physically but was there in spirit, here’s some of what went down. Thanks, Twitter!
Actress and activists Amandla Stenberg appeared at the #BlackoutFestival. pic.twitter.com/U5z9sYe2IP
— The Root (@TheRoot) August 30, 2015
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@JSim07 (writer/director of Dear White People), his lovely assistant @theACWshow and I at the #blackoutfestival. pic.twitter.com/1Vzsc3Q5CS — Danielle Marshay Lee (@dashaylee5) August 31, 2015
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This weekend some of our members from @MHoodiesUCR chapter went to @UnitedBlackout‘s #BlackOutFestival to table. pic.twitter.com/6JUc6BDYSp
— Million Hoodies (@MillionHoodies) August 31, 2015
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Amazing day! Thank you @ahmadouitbig, @DAMANI1 & @lalahhathaway for supporting the #BlackoutFestival! pic.twitter.com/klbAhOPjBZ — Naledi N (@NalediN) August 30, 2015
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Celebrities such as Chris Rock and Tessa Thompson support art & activism at #BlackoutFestival http://t.co/BP8y9FrNH3 pic.twitter.com/bIQLR6cn6Q
— The Root (@TheRoot) August 30, 2015
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Icing on cake: Met our beloved “Yalie Niece” the inimitable Miss @amandlastenberg! #BlackoutFestival @YaleBlackAlumni pic.twitter.com/qlSOiGKCOw — MaTembe (@nondumisotembe) August 30, 2015
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.@amandlastenberg just hit the stage. She’s dropping BARS. #BlackoutFestival pic.twitter.com/17vyBdfDk8
— Makiah Green (@makiahisms) August 30, 2015
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So much black star power on this storytelling panel. #BlackoutFestival #BlackoutFest pic.twitter.com/88LLCyTaYh — #Yeezy2020 (@thirdeyesquints) August 30, 2015
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It was an honor to be on the #BlackoutFestival social justice panel at the GRAMMY Museum today. Such a dope event. pic.twitter.com/tjKx4OhrrX
— Rahiel Tesfamariam (@RahielT) August 30, 2015
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The social justice panel at #BlackoutFestival is about to go down. You should be here #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/Rlwlwxge0G — David Johns (@MrDavidJohns) August 29, 2015
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Were you able to go to the festival? Or, are you considering going next year? Let me know about it in the comments section!
Image from Blackout Music & Film Festival
Julian 