23 Apr Black Futures Ball 2025

The 4th annual Black Futures Ball: Space is the Place — Visionary Dreamwork

Inspired by the legendary Afrofuturist film Space is the Place—filmed right here in Oakland—our 2025 theme is about much more than outer space.  It’s about creating and holding space. In a world that often feels confining, and unjust, we dare to imagine differently. We reclaim the power to create space where we’ve been denied it.

We take up space boldly, joyfully, and unapologetically. We hold space for one another to heal, grow, and dream beyond the limits imposed on us.

This is the heart of Visionary Dreamwork. Join us at Chabot Space and Science Center for an unforgettable night of transformation—beginning with a VIP cocktail hour and awards ceremony (hosted by Grammy-winner and EOYDC alum RyanNicole) honoring our scholarship recipients and Champions for Youth, and expanding into a museum-wide experience of art, exhibits, food & drink, photo opps, DJs, dancing, and more. 

This isn’t just an event—it’s a gathering of dreamers, visionaries, and future-makers. Together, we create space for a reality where Black joy, brilliance, and creativity shape what comes next.

We’re looking for sponsors for the Black Futures Ball! For more information, please send an inquiry with the subject line “BFB Sponsor” to sponsorships@eoydc.org