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