Black Enough

After a successful preview and workshop of the show Off Broadway, Black Enough is bringing the Flourish to Birmingham on April 13th.  From the mind of poet and educator Jahman Hill, tihis one man show is a time-bending reimagining of the world around us. Hill takes us on a exciting journey through song, dance, poetry, and humor. Tackling topics of childhood, race, gender, and more, Hill challenges us to Flourish unabashedly and unapologetically. The message for Black people everywhere is simple: you are enough.

The project is a collaborative effort, consisting of a team of UA students and alumni. Eric Marable, Jr., Alexis Simmons, and Christian Hatcher make up the directing team, lighting is designed by Zahrea Small, sound by Imani Williams, and Victoria Hurst and Chandler Brown make up the choreography team.

Hill’s concept of “the Flourish” is built around the idea that there is an inherent awesomeness about Black people. Their race does not limit them, rather it is a site for infinite possibility. There is no need to prove yourself “Black enough”, you are born enough, you are born limitless, you are born Black. We fully realize our Flourish as we grow and understand that we have nothing to prove, we are “magnificently melanated elevated majesties”.

The event will have opening acts from local musical talents.