Since 2021
The Second Saturday in May
is
Founded by Jasmine La Fleur, Black Fae Day is a online and in person celebration and an organization committed to the expansion of High Fantasy through uplifting the artistry, voices, stories, and communal experiences of Black people.
In March of 2021, Jasmine tweeted her wish to see Black people viewed in a positive light as fantasy characters on May 8th, 2021. On the day of the event, it became the second most trending topic of the day on Twitter and the movement’s hashtag, #blackfaeday, had reached millions of views between TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook in a single weekend. Jasmine created and registered Black Fae Day LLC as a business in the state of Oklahoma in June 2021. Black Fae Day LLC, as a business, provides events, online initiatives, and other creative means to increase positive representation of Black people in fantasy and mainstream media.
Our mission & vision
Mental
Wellness
Representation
Artistic Expression
Community
Griots of
Fantasy
The Black Fae Day
5 Pillars of
Black Fantasy
- Mental Wellness: We prioritize promoting joy and health, and not just addressing trauma, in our existence as Black People.
- Representation: Our aim is to increase the visibility of Black People in high fantasy across different platforms, both online and offline.
- Artistic Expression: We celebrate and showcase the creativity of Black People through different art forms.
- Community: We foster connections and build relationships among people who share a passion for high fantasy.
- Griots of Fantasy: We are committed to preserving and highlighting the Folkloric Fantasy of the hidden figures who paved the way for us, while also being mindful of our own representation as Black People in High Fantasy.
Black Fae Day
2024 theme
Black Fae Day
2024 theme
Black Fae Day Holiday
The Black Fae Day annual holiday is celebrated on the second Saturday of May each year, since 2021. This year, the holiday falls on May 11, 2024!
The purpose of this day is to increase positive representation of Black People in fantasy. Additionally, the holiday aims to celebrate black culture and storytelling. It is Jasmine’s hope “..that our community continues to celebrate with ease and creative freedom.”
The Faemily Reunion
The Faemily Reunion theme hopes to rekindle the first year’s feeling of community, creativity, and familial bonds. It is also intended to branch followers with other creatives in the Black Fae Community as well as the greater fantasy community as a whole.
Global Celebration
It's time to get the Fae family together! This year, we want to highlight as many events and entertainers as possible! Tell us about how you intend to celebrate Black Fae Day this year in detail. We are looking to work with event organizers, creators, and influencers to help make sure the holiday fun is accessible to as many faebies as possible.
DMV BIPOC Creatives
Apr
20
DMV Black Fae Day
Bon Air Park 3-6pm
850 N. Lexington St. Arlington, VA
Carolina faemily Reunion
Nerd.0 / KnuckIfYouBuckingham Palace
Park Road Park (ALL AGES) 11am- 5pm
6220 Park Rd. Charlotte, NC
Apr
27
Stellar Whispers: a black fae day cybernetic exhibition
Cosmic Medium
**ONLINE EVENT**
May
1 -30
villians ball
may
4
Plus Ultra Entertainment
416 Morse St. NE
Washington, DC 20002
Carolina faemily Reunion +21
Apr
27
Nerd.0 / KnuckIfYouBuckingham Palace
Seoul Food Meat Co (Mill District) 7-9pm
421 E. 26th Street, Charlotte, NC
Queendom Come - Watch party
Rhythm And Noise Productions
**ONLINE EVENT**
May
9
Black Fae Day Photoshoot - UK
Mystic Fate Events
Kingswood Arts - South London **RSVP**
APR
29
Midori’s Galaxy and Frankieccentric
may
10
Faemily Reunion Burlesque
The Town Tavern DC - 2323 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
Detroit Faemily Reunion
Indigo Walker, Daydreamer Tea
May 11
Belle Isle Park - 99 Pleasure Drive
Detroit, Michigan 48207
black Fae Day - DMV
Midori’s Galaxy and Frankieccentric
May
11
Hains Point Park - 14th Street SW
Washington, DC 20024
Tendrils & Twigs & Black Mermaid Shoppe
may
11
90's hip hop faemily reunion
Meow Wolf - 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Unit 253
Grapevine, TX 76051
Black Fae Day - Vermont
Kiah Morris
Zenbarn - 179 Guptil Road, Waterbury Center, VT
May
11
Duval Faemily Reunion
Jasmine La Fleur & For All Nerds
May
11
Willbranch Park - 2870 Sydney St,
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Imole Fantasy faire
Amazing Aeffects & The Tiny Minotaur
Tiny Minotaur Tavern
2701 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78702
May
11
Black Fae Day - UK
may
11
Enchanted Fairytale - UK
Regents Park Rose Gardens
Chester Rd, London NW1 4NR
Black Fae Day - new orleans
Krewe of Aziza
Bayou St. John - Bayou St. John New Orleans, LA 70119
May
11
Spring Court Symposium - Phily
Blerd Girl Magic
Fairmont Park Horticulture Center
Philadelphia, PA
May
11
Cleveland Fairy Reunion
Issa Vybe Productions
May
11
The Brownhoist
4403 Saint Clair Avenue Cleveland, OH 44103
Rise, celestial body -transform!
Crystal Case Apothecary
**ONLINE EVENT**
May
19
A Royal Affair
Black Fae Day 2023's theme was Royals. We celebrated at Rockwall Castle, just outside of Dallas, TX. The Gala featured special performers, a silent art auction, twerking on stilts, and more.
Black Fae Day podcast
available on spotify
Featured Episode
Embracing Authenticity: Zodwa Nyonis Journey into Anime and Diverse Narratives
Dive into the depths of storytelling with hosts Jasmine La Fleur (Black Fae Day) and Letisha Jones (Interspectional Podcast) with Netflix writer and poet, Zodwa Nyoni. This frolic of new friends unveil the power of music, ancestral lineage, and Zodwa's work in the hit series Castlevania: Nocturne. Explore the diverse tapestry of black narratives and learn why authentic representation matters now more than ever!
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Jasmine La Fleur
Black Fae Day Founder
With a vision to celebrate the depth of Black folklore and the fantastical, Jasmine established Black Fae Day. This annual event, set on the second Saturday of May, is not merely a festivity but a burgeoning movement that highlights the critical need for diversity within fantasy. Jasmine truly believes that by joining hands in celebration, we can collectively turn the pages toward a future where the media we consume is as diverse as the world we live in.
Learn more about jasmine at jasminelafleur.com
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