A Beautiful Resistance Live!

This all-new event brings to life the vision behind Jeneé Osterheldt’s work: to celebrate Black lives in their fullness—not defined by trauma, but uplifted through joy, love, and everyday beauty. As she writes, “Blackness must not be defined by our brutalization. We are more than death. When we are depicted by our extremes, the truth of us is lost. We live, fully. Our joy, our dreams, our everyday stories? That’s a beautiful resistance.”

Each season of A Beautiful Resistance features original short films, long-form narratives, and artist Q&As, inviting the community to reflect, share on social media, and celebrate together. This live event continues that tradition—with music, story, and love at the center.

This program is free, thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.