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August 1, 2025

The Black Wall Street RBG Ball 2025

Join us for the 2025 edition of the Black Wall Street RBG Ball, this unforgettable evening includes a cash bar cocktail hour, gourmet dinner curated by celebrity Chef Kenyatta Ashford, The Black Wall Street Society of Chattanooga Pinning Ceremony, and live performances by Juba Dance Ensemble.

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The importance of black celebration

The Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts & Ideas (CFBA&I) are 7 ongoing festival series highlighting and celebrating extraordinary artists of African descent in the disciplines of music, dance, theatre, visual arts, film and literature.

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Photo portrait of James Baldwin for the James Baldwin Festival of Words.

Juneteenth Festival

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Legacy Music Festival

Photo portrait of James Baldwin for the James Baldwin Festival of Words.

August Wilson Playmakers Festival

Photo portrait of James Baldwin for the James Baldwin Festival of Words.

Oscar Micheaux Black Film Festival

Photo portrait of James Baldwin for the James Baldwin Festival of Words.

Katherine Dunham Juba Dance Festival

Photo portrait of James Baldwin for the James Baldwin Festival of Words.

Elizabeth Catlett Visual Arts Exhibitions

Photo portrait of James Baldwin for the James Baldwin Festival of Words.

James Baldwin Festival of Words

Our Festivals

Festival events take place throughout the year and include music and dance performances, visual art exhibitions, delicious food, crafts, vendors, and thought-provoking discussion panels in varying locations throughout Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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August 23, 2025

PANEL DISCUSSION TOPIC: “From Baldwin to the Block: Reimagining Literacy for Black Youth in Our Schools” facilitated by Lakweshia Ewing

We will be diving into how we can disrupt the barriers and reawaken the power of reading, storytelling, and critical thinking in the Black community.

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A Year-Long Tribute to Black Artistry

Thanks to unwavering community support, what began as a single day event in commemoration of Juneteenth in 2018 has become dynamic, year-long programming.

Across the arts, we're dedicated to celebrating and contributing to the rich legacies and lineages of Black art and imagination.

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Save on your stay

Coming from out of town? Save on your stay during our festivals when you book with our partner Hotel Holiday Inn.