The Black Lens

11/24/2025

Join our own Black Lens columnist Dr. Bob Bartlett for a community treat at The Community Building this week🎄✨

📸 Come see Santa and take a selfie!
Dates & Times:
   •   Friday, November 28 | 2:00–5:00 p.m.
   •   Saturday, November 29 | 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Bring your family, your holiday cheer, and your camera! See the flyer for details.

11/23/2025

Don’t second guess yourself and step out on faith.

11/23/2025

Join us as we collaborate with EEG about the traditions we hold with our family and loved ones during the holidays.

11/22/2025

🎄 Pine State Golf Club Christmas Gala – December 5th!

’Tis the season to celebrate! Join Pine State Golf Club for an elegant Christmas Gala on Friday, December 5th.

✨ Limited seating — tickets are just $50
✨ Prizes & giveaways
✨ Festive photo booths
✨ Cocktail hour & holiday cheer

Secure your seat while tickets last!

Get ready to celebrate the season. ❄️🎁🍸

11/21/2025

Join us today! Team work makes the dream work. Northtown Mall— 3pm!

11/19/2025

✨ Moulin Rouge Hits Spokane Featuring Broadway Veteran Bobby Daye as Harold Zidler
This week, Moulin Rouge! The Musical lights up the First Interstate Center for the Arts — and tonight is opening night. We had the honor of featuring legendary performer Bobby Daye, whose artistry, longevity, and perspective are unmatched.

In our exclusive Black Lens interview, Bobby reflects on the heart of storytelling and why performers matter now more than ever:

“The role of art is to put a mirror to our society and show the honesty in it. Sometimes there’s humor, sometimes there’s sadness, but our job as artists is to reflect and let people see themselves.”
— Bobby Daye

Come experience the spectacle, the music, the movement, and the soul of one of Broadway’s most beloved productions — right here in Spokane.

🎭 Moulin Rouge! The Musical
📍 First Interstate Center for the Arts

📅 November 19–23
Don’t miss the magic. Don’t miss Bobby. Don’t miss this moment.
Head over to www.BlackLensNews.com to read the full feature.

11/17/2025

Scenes from the 2025 Spokane NAACP Freedom Fund Gala ✨
Congratulations to all of our Community Champion Awardees, and President’s Award honorees.

It is always a powerful thing when generations come together — in solidarity, celebration, remembrance, empowerment, and reflection. Last night reminded us of who we are and what we are building together.
Spokane NAACP

Well done, Spokane NAACP Branch. 💛🖤

11/16/2025

Community Power

Fresh Soul Restaurant and Spokane Eastside Reunion Association will provide 500 free meals available first-come, first-served on Thanksgiving Day.

11/16/2025

The NAACP Freedom Fund Gala starts at 7 p.m., and Social Hour is already in full swing.

And YES — Damola Ademolekan is officially in Spokane and will be in the building tonight! 🙌🏾🔥 Hope you got your tickets!

See you soon… and stay tuned for the Black Lens exclusive dropping in December from our interview.

You do not want to miss this. 👀📰

11/15/2025

When you get a text from one of your youth contributors who’s studying in the library and suddenly finds herself in the current issue of The Black Lens — these are the moments that make the whole day brighter. ✨📰

This is our why. Be Empowered!!!! 🔥🙌🏾
Black Poet’s Society ✒️🖤
College Youth Contributors 🎓🖊️

11/15/2025

✨ The Black Lens Update ✨

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