CHARM by Philip Dawkins
When Mama Darleena Andrews – a mature, black, transgender woman—takes it upon herself to teach an etiquette class at Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community center, the idealistic teachings of Emily Post clash with the very real-life challenges of identity, poverty, and prejudice faced by her students. Inspired by the true story of Miss Gloria Allen and her work at Chicago’s Center on Halsted, CHARM asks—how do we lift each other up when the world wants to tear us down?
Melanin Market Omaha
I will be an artist vendor at this year’s Melanin Market, taking place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. There will be vendors, food trucks, music, a bounce house, and more. This is a FREE community event.
The Ashton, 1229 Millwork Avenue, Omaha, NE 68102
Family Portraits
Opening Reception: March 7, 2025, 5:30-8:30 PM | Hot Shops Art Center Hallway Gallery
Show runs March 7 - March 29, 2025