“Art allows us to establish a relationship with our feelings before we enter social change…”
-Dr. Angela Davis (LA Philharmonic June, 2022)
Our Achievements
In 6 short years, The Black Light Project has amassed several achievements that speak to the integrity of our work and our passion for our community. Each year, we strive to grow and expand our reach in the arts as social justice movement.
2022 Black Voices for Black Justice Awardee
Tonya J. Lynch, founder of The Black Light Project, was awarded one of the prestigious grants by the Black Voices for Black Justice Fund. Their mission is to amplify “clarion voices about racial justice; and connect new and established leaders to one another.” Learn more about BVBJ.
2022-23 “Spark the Arts” Grantee
Spark the Arts is an “awareness campaign designed to inspire public participation in the arts across North Carolina by highlighting the unique way the arts lift spirits, bring people together, and heal. Recognizing that the people of North Carolina are the spark that keeps the arts alive, well, and thriving, our goal is to ignite the resurgence of our state's arts sector from the pandemic by connecting residents and visitors to arts experiences and arts stories across our state. Read more at the North Carolina Arts Council website.”
2022 Anthem Awards Winners
Congratulations to The Black Light Project on being selected as a WINNER in 3 Categories for the Inaugural Anthem Awards. Winners were selected on February 28th.
2020 Mid-South Emmy
Featured in the 2019, PBS ‘MUSE’ mini-documentary, we were invited to the Mid-South Regional Emmy’s where that project, directed by Jonathan Arreola won the Emmy for Best Historic/Cultural Segment. As a recipient of the Z. Smith Reynold’s Public Arts Grant - in partnership with the city of Rocky Mount, NC - we are featured in a second documentary also produced by PBS (UNC-TV).