# Event Details - **Event Name**: Permission to Feel - A Journey Through Black Male Interior Life - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Come take a journey though Jon Covington's documentary, BLACK MAN. This film addresses the question: What does Black Manhood mean?About this EventA New Home for Our Stories - BLACK MAN, A DOCUMENTARY - Movie Screening & Discussion with the Director.Grand Rapids, we have a new seat for your stories. We are thrilled to announce that the Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives (GRAAMA) has officially opened its theater doors. Join us for an exclusive inaugural screening of Jon Covington's BLACK MAN, a riveting documentary feature 30 perspectives on identity and brotherhood. Experience the film in our intimate new space, followed by a live community discussion with the director and local leaders.Refreshments will be available for purchase.Agenda?: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMDoors OpenInfo: Before the lights dim, we invite you to be among the first to experience the new theater at GRAAMA. Use this time to settle in and immerse yourself in all that GRAAMA has to offer. This is a dedicated window for community connection and for you to meet other attendees. Take time to discuss the "living archive" of our community and prepare for a riveting evening. • Discover the Space – Our new theater will be a space for the stories of Grand Rapids to be told. • Refreshments – A selection of light refreshments and beverages will be available for purchase. • Build Your Social Capital – Connect with local Grand Rapids leaders and fellow community members wo share a passion for authentic storytelling.?: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PMExclusive Film Preview: BLACK MANHost: Director - Jon CovingtonInfo: Prepare for a powerful cinematic experience as we present an exclusive screening of BLACK MAN, a documentary by acclaimed director Jon Covington. This film serves as a "living archive" of the Black Male Interior life, dismantling long-held myths and offering an authentic, unfiltered look at the lived experiences of Black men in America today. Through a series of riveting conversations with 30 men aged 21 - 91 - Covington captures a diverse spectrum of perspectives on identity, brotherhood, an resilience. As the inaugural film to be showcased in GRAAMA’s brand new theater, this screening is more than a movie; it is an invitation to see our neighbors, fathers, brothers, and sons in a completely different light. • Runtime – 81 minutes • Impact – A poignant journey through stories of life, love, and loss that sets the stage for our community fireside chat.?: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PMFireside Chat & Community DiscussionHost: GRAAMA, Grand Rapids Leaders & Director Jon CovingtonInfo: Following the screening, join us for an intimate and powerful fireside chat that brings the themes of the film directly into our own community. This is a rare opportunity to engage with the creative mind behind the documentary and the local voices leading Grand Rapids forward. • Reflecting on the Narrative – Engage in a deep dive conversation with director Jon Covington as he shares the journey of documenting the “interior life” of Black men across generations. • Local Leadership Perspective – Hear from a curated panel of Grand Rapids Black male leaders as they connect the film’s global themes to the local lived experience right here in our city. • A Safe Space for Dialogue – This session is designed as a “living archive” of our own, inviting the audience to participate in a moderated discussion about identity, brotherhood and dismantling cultural myths. • Connecting Cinema to Community – Witness firsthand how GRAMMA’s new theater serves as a bridge for meaningful conversation. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/permission-to-feel-a-journey-through-black-male-interior-life/100001983170913588 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Art, Theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.18, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Grand Rapids - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives (GRAAMA) - **lat**: 42.961829 - **long**: -85.66704299999999 - **full address**: Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives (GRAAMA), 41 Sheldon Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Permission to Feel - A Journey Through Black Male Interior Life - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3481c6f8e77ebc1ae85a14f308ecd49f9b995d53cab3669e231b91dfa9080b6c-rimg-w1200-h672-dc010000-gmir.jpg?v=1771180334 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Permission to Feel - A Journey Through Black Male Interior Life being held? - **A:** Permission to Feel - A Journey Through Black Male Interior Life takes place on Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives (GRAAMA), 41 Sheldon Avenue Southeast, Grand Rapids, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Permission to Feel - A Journey Through Black Male Interior Life? - **A:** Ticket prices for Permission to Feel - A Journey Through Black Male Interior Life range from USD 7 to USD 18 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailableGRAAMA Member TicketUSD 7 + USD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Permission to Feel - A Journey Through Black Male Interior Life? - **A:** Permission to Feel - A Journey Through Black Male Interior Life is organized by Black ERG Collective. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Permission to Feel - A Journey Through Black Male Interior Life", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/3481c6f8e77ebc1ae85a14f308ecd49f9b995d53cab3669e231b91dfa9080b6c-rimg-w1200-h672-dc010000-gmir.jpg?v=1771180334", "startDate": "2026-02-26", "endDate": "2026-02-26", "url": "https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/permission-to-feel-a-journey-through-black-male-interior-life/100001983170913588", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives (GRAAMA)", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "41 Sheldon Avenue Southeast", "postalCode": "49503", "addressLocality": "Grand Rapids", "addressRegion": "MI", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.961829", "longitude": "-85.66704299999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Come take a journey though Jon Covington's documentary, BLACK MAN. 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