Our Black Book Vol. 5 is available now at @sankofadc + @mahoganybooks ! Do you recognize this beautiful family?! @brandoflows of @kheperawellness & his beautiful family were gracious enough to give us an interview for this edition! Read about his family and the other amazing families we interviewed today! #OurBlackBook #BuyBlack #BlackFamiliesMatter Follow @ourblackbookmag for more updates on where you can get the book & how you can be in the next one!

This is #AntwonRose another #unarmedblackteen murdered by the police on Juneteenth! Juneteenth is when we celebrate our freedom; the irony that this child was shot 3 times in the back as we remembered the end to our ancestors suffering, makes us even question how far we’ve come. How much more suffering must we endure? When will #Juneteenth actually coincide with our #freedom ? When will we stop being slaughtered in the streets for simply breathing? What are you doing towards this end? How will you prevent the next baby from being murdered because he was afraid of those who protect & serve? #BlackLivesMatter

B L A C K H I S T O R Y We picked a historic to have this event. April 4th marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of MLK Jr. It is no accident the ancestors led us to be called to the fight for freedom by lifting up our people with publication & fashion show. • Everyone has their part in the revolution. This is but merely a glimpse of what we are capable of. There’s so much more to come. But in the mean time we seek to inspire, ignite, catalyze those who are lost and looking for something to fight for! We are all we got! If we don’t lift each other up who will?! • Tix are available at the door tonight at 9pm at @chacc_dc ! #linkinbio #OurBlackBook #BuyBlack #BlackOwned #BlackFashion #ACreativeDC (at Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center)

M E L A N I N We are a force to be reckoned with! Harness the power the creator gave you and seize the day! • #OurBlackBook launch + Fashion Show is this Friday at @chacc_dc at 9 pm! Tix are available now at Obblaunchfashionshow.splashthat.com! #linkinbio 📸 @oscarmerridaphotography Stylist @flexessories Fit @myobioma Eyeshadow + Bronzer @iviviivcosmetics #BuyBlack #BlackOwned #BuyMelanin #ACreativeDC (at Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center)

S L A Y Every morning we have a the opportunity to wake up is another chance to give our best! No matter how you’re feeling be the best YOU possible and everything will fall into place! • • • #OurBlackBook Vol. 5 + Fashion ShowLaunch is this Friday! Tix are goin fast! Have you got your yet? #linkinbio Available now at Obblaunchfashionshow.splashthat.com! 📸 @oscarmerridaphotography Styled @flexessories #SoufSideCreative #BuyBlack #BlackOwned #BlackDesigners #AllBlackEverything #ACreativeDC #DC #DMV #CongressHeights (at Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center)

We hope you enjoy this holiday with your family! Even if you don’t celebrate #ResurrectionSunday Sundays are always a great day to spend with your family! Just like our #afrocentric family we made up for the #OurBlackBook shoot! • • • Tickets for the fashion show are available now! OBBlaunchfashionshow.splashthat.com! 📸 @oscarmerridaphotography Stylist @flexessories #BuyBlack #BlackOwned #BuyMelanin #DC #MyDCCool #BlackCreatives #HUBuysBlack #ACreativeDC (at Locale Workspace)

Issa Launch Party + Fashion Show all in one! All #blackowned #brands + #designers in this #blackcreative space! What could be better? Get tix now online at OBBlaunchfashionshow.spalashthat.com or at the door the night of April 6! You don't want to miss this! 📸 @oscarmerridaphotography Graphics @_daroza Fit @myobioma #SoufSideCreative #ACreativeDC #BlackCreativesMatter #BlackBoyJoy #BlackGirlMagic (at Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center)

@jaleelspeaqs rockin @mgecustomprints #BlackExcellence crewneck by @sirlouisgreen styled by @flexessories ! If you ain't know #blackmen we're fashionable you're about to find out April 6 at @chacc_dc 🙌🏾 tickets are available now! #linkinbio 📸 @oscarmerridaphotography Graphics @_daroza #OurBlackBook #BlackOwned #BuyBlack #SoufSideCreative #FashionShow #ACreativeDC (at Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center)

Issa Launch Party + Fashion Show all in one! All #blackowned #brands + #designers in this #blackcreative space! What could be better? Get tix now online at OBBlaunchfashionshow.spalashthat.com or at the door the night of April 6! You don't want to miss this! 📸 @oscarmerridaphotography Graphics @_daroza Fit @myobioma #SoufSideCreative #ACreativeDC #BlackCreativesMatter #BlackBoyJoy #BlackGirlMagic (at Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center)

Get ready to celebrate the launch of Our Black Book Vol.5 + Fashion Show. The fashion show will showcase Maatkare's Illumination pajama collection specially made for OBB Vol. 5 and more stunning designers featured in the magazine on Friday, April 6th, 2018 from 9pm-12am at the Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center. For tickets go to obblaunchfashionshow.splashthat.com! Interested in modeling or being a featured designer or clothing line in the show? Email [email protected] #BuyBlack #OurBlackBook #MaatKare #SoufSideCreative #ACreativeDC (at Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center)

Get ready to celebrate the launch of Our Black Book Vol.5 + Fashion Show. The fashion show will showcase Maatkare's Illumination pajama collection specially made for OBB Vol. 5 and more stunning designers featured in the magazine on Friday, April 6th, 2018 from 9pm-12am at the Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center. For tickets go to obblaunchfashionshow.splashthat.com! Interested in modeling or being a featured designer or clothing line in the show? Email [email protected] #BuyBlack #OurBlackBook #MaatKare #SoufSideCreative #ACreativeDC (at Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center)

Get ready to celebrate the launch of Our Black Book Vol.5 + Fashion Show. The fashion show will showcase Maatkare's Illumination pajama collection specially made for OBB Vol. 5 and more stunning designers featured in the magazine on Friday, April 6th, 2018 from 9pm-12am at the Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center. For tickets go to obblaunchfashionshow.splashthat.com! Interested in modeling or being a featured designer or clothing line in the show? Email [email protected] #BuyBlack #OurBlackBook #MaatKare #SoufSideCreative #ACreativeDC (at Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center)

Just another sneak peak at what's to come from the fashion show! @midniiite_sun rockin a shirt he designed paired with @maatkare_33 's kimono & short set from the Illumination pajama collection! Get these & more looks at the fashion show on April 6 at @chacc_dc ! Tickets are available now at obblaunchfashionshow.splashthat.com #linkinbio ! 📸 @tre.thatguy #blackowned #buyblack #OurBlackBook #blackownedbusiness #blackart #blackdesigners #blackfashion #ACreativeDC

We love a good mix & match! @flexessories knew what he was doin with this look! @sirlouisgreen is rockin his #BlackExcellence sweater, pants from @myobioma with jewelry provided by @flexessories ! You'll see more looks like this at the fashion show & inside #OurBlackBook Vol. 5! Tickets are available now at OBBlaunchfashionshow.splashthat.com! #linkinbio 📸 @oscarmerridaphotography #BuyBlack #BlackBoyJoy #BlackOwned #Ankara #WakandaForever #ACreativeDC (at Locale Workspace)

"You there! Have you bought your fashion show ticket yet?" @crochetkingpin was a great model for this shoot! See more looks like this at the fashion show on April 6! #linkinbio & tickets are available at the door! Fit @niceknot Jewelry @flexessories 📸 @oscarmerridaphotography #BuyBlack #BlackFashion #BlackOwned (at Locale Workspace)

YesGet ready to celebrate the launch of Our Black Book Vol.5 + Fashion Show. The fashion show will showcase Maatkare's Illumination pajama collection specially made for OBB Vol. 5 and more stunning designers featured in the magazine on Friday, April 6th, 2018 from 9pm-12am at the Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center. For tickets go to obblaunchfashionshow.splashthat.com! Interested in modeling or being a featured designer or clothing line in the show? Email [email protected] #BuyBlack #OurBlackBook #MaatKare #SoufSideCreative (at Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center)

Get ready to celebrate the launch of Our Black Book Vol.5 + Fashion Show. The fashion show will showcase Maatkare's Illumination pajama collection specially made for OBB Vol. 5 and more stunning designers featured in the magazine on Friday, April 6th, 2018 from 9pm-12am at the Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center. For tickets go to obblaunchfashionshow.splashthat.com! Interested in modeling or being a featured designer or clothing line in the show? Email [email protected] #BuyBlack #OurBlackBook #MaatKare #SoufSideCreative (at Congress Heights Arts & Culture Center)