On April 28th, QC Family Tree, in partnership with Beloved Community Charlotte, celebrates our annual Nina Simone Feast Day with music, ritual, and festivities. As with our other Feast days, Nina Simone Day is not a national holiday or a church holiday, it is unique to QC Family Tree. Nina Simone day is a time of celebrating courage, strength, fierceness, and truth telling.

Born in North Carolina, “Nina Simone was a singer, songwriter, musical arranger, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned a broad range of styles, including classical, jazz, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop. Nina referred to her music as Black Classical Music.” https://www.ninasimone.com/

On Nina Simone day, we play Nina’s music.

On Nina Simone day, we wear red.

On Nina Simone Day, we create art and armor or talismans for one another and gift it to each other with prayers of protection.

On Nina Simone Day, we sing songs and prayers of intercession, truth, and justice.

On Nina Simone day, we build a fire and watch the flames flicker as we pray that lies will be burned away by embers of justice and truth.

The event is open to all ages. There will be some informal moments of gathering as well as facilitated activities.

Snacks will be provided.

The event is outdoors. Please prepare accordingly and bring a chair if you are able. (We'll have several extras)