Black Menswear is coming to Oakland!!

Full weekend lineup

Friday, April 12:

• Community Service | 9am-12pm
  Mercy Brown Bag
  2845 Chapman St
  Oakland, CA 94601
  Support non-profit warehouse with unloading and preparing produce.
  
  
• Black Menswear Mixer | 9pm
  M2 Oak
  3320 Grand Ave
  Oakland, CA 94610
  

Saturday, April 13:

• FlashMob | 10am-12pm | Lake Merritt
  10a: Group Shoot (suit groups and shoot schedule will be sent via the app)
  12p: Exclusives and Solo Suit Showcases
  
  
• FlashMob After-Party | 1pm
  For the Culture Oakland
  701 Clay St.
  Oakland, CA 94607
  Buy ticket here!

*Ongoing location details and the shoot schedule will be provided in the GroupMe so it's imperative that you download the app*

FlashMob

Saturday, April 13 @ 10:00am

Calling all gentlemen of the African Diaspora who are interested in changing the narrative of our culture!

Similar to Frederick Douglass’ battle against racist imagery, The Black Menswear FlashMob series is a traveling collective that brings Black men together, suited and booted, to network, share ideas and create culture-shifting viral content. Originating in Dallas, TX, the Black Menswear FlashMob has brought together thousands of black men around the world to write our own narrative about the success and presence of the Black Man. This event is a great networking opportunity that has produced business partnerships, increased clientele for entrepreneurs, and mentorship groups. Again echoing Douglass’ thoughts, the Black Menswear FlashMob provides “an additional image of blackness that contradicts the prevailing racist stereotypes.”

Suit Required, tie optional (Blazers and Sport Coats welcomed)

• There is no such thing as too plain or too extra, but you MUST HAVE A JACKET ON!
• Your current email and cell phone numbers are vital to receive next steps of the process.
• By registering, you are agreeing to an Non-Disclosure Agreement for rules around the shoot