# Event Details

- **Event Name**: THE NEW NEGRO: The Gay Forefathers of Black Culture
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: This January, we’re opening Fertile Ground Salon's second year by centering you in our 100-year story...and you're invited.

THE NEW NEGRO: THE GAY FOREFATHERS OF BLACK CULTURE 
A Harlem Renaissance Centennial Experience

YOUR PLACE IN THE STORY

Black gay men didn’t just contribute to Black culture — they birthed it.  Learn who they were.  This salon will immerse you into that lineage. 

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

- A Live Performance Salon.  mood, not a lecture.

- Dramatic readings, music, and narration by DC artists.

- An evening designed for recognition, grounding, connection.

GOOD TO KNOW:

- Open access (catered dinner & specialty cocktails)

- Donations welcome | Additional Artist support encouraged

- If you’ve ever wondered where you fit in the story — this is your room.

? WHEN: Saturday, January 31 | 5:30 PM 

? WHERE: Fairlington Villages Community Ctr

?️ RSVP: Reserve Your Spot Now

 

— The Fertile Ground Salon
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arlington/the-new-negro-the-gay-forefathers-of-black-culture/200029479603331
- **Event Categories**: art, performances, theatre, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Arlington
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3005 S Abingdon St, Arlington, VA 22206-1604, United States
- **lat**: 38.83932
- **long**: -77.09786
- **full address**: 3005 S Abingdon St, Arlington, VA 22206-1604, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is THE NEW NEGRO: The Gay Forefathers of Black Culture being held?
  - **A:** THE NEW NEGRO: The Gay Forefathers of Black Culture takes place on Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 3005 S Abingdon St, Arlington, VA 22206-1604, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing THE NEW NEGRO: The Gay Forefathers of Black Culture?
  - **A:** THE NEW NEGRO: The Gay Forefathers of Black Culture is organized by Fertile Ground, The "Salon".

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