Class is in session: Black Beauty Block Party returns to Los Angeles for fourth annual festival
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LOS ANGELES - Californer -- Black Beauty Block Party will return to Los Angeles for its fourth annual festival on Nov. 1 in Los Angeles, expanding its programming to celebrate beauty, wellness and community. Presented by Lab Beauty, the annual event will feature two curated marketplaces where attendees can shop directly from beauty, wellness and Black owned brands while connecting with founders and discovering new products. The festival will also include masterclasses, live beauty demonstrations, panel discussions, networking opportunities and interactive brand activations designed to educate and inspire. This year's festival broadens its focus beyond beauty by placing a greater emphasis on the overall wellness of Black women.

Programming will explore topics including skincare, makeup artistry, entrepreneurship and mental health through educational sessions led by industry professionals, founders and licensed experts. "Black Beauty Block Party has always been rooted in creating opportunities for Black women to connect, learn and celebrate one another," said founder Del Martin. "This year, we are expanding that experience by creating space for conversations around beauty and wellness, because both are essential to our community." Since launching in 2023, Black Beauty Block Party has experienced steady growth. The 2025 festival welcomed more than 400 attendees, featured 27 vendors and 13 sponsors, and continued to expand its marketplace while increasing sponsorship participation.

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Programming for the 2026 festival will include:
● Two beauty and wellness marketplaces featuring Black owned and emerging brands
● Makeup and skincare masterclasses
● Live beauty demonstrations
● Educational panels with beauty professionals and entrepreneurs
● Community networking experiences
● Mental health conversations led by licensed professionals
● Food vendors and interactive brand activations

Black Beauty Block Party is an annual festival presented by Lab Beauty that celebrates Black beauty through education, entrepreneurship and community. The event also serves as a platform to amplify Black owned brands while fostering meaningful connections and expanding access to beauty education and wellness resources.

Visit https://luma.com/BlackBeautyBlockParty2026 for more information. For sponsorship opportunities or media credentials, contact hello@wholehausco.com.