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Entrée to Black Paris™ invites you to take a look at Paris as a black heritage destination -- cu

Entrée to Black Paris™ tours started as four self-guided itineraries that I wrote for Discover Paris! - my husband’s and my travel planning service. As we became increasingly aware of the desire and demand of African-American travelers to Paris, we created additional walks and began providing them as private, guided walking tours. We rebranded in 2018 and have 15 unique walks that feature “Black P

aris” - from “general” themes such as African-American artists in Paris to tours that focus on specific persons, such as James Baldwin and Josephine Baker. We now offer our “Black History in and around the Luxembourg Garden” walk to the general public - several tours are scheduled every month and you can sign up for one online. We also provide a popular visit to the Louvre called “Black Images in European Art,” where our nationally-certified, trilingual guide provides an in-depth look at how European artists have represented black people over the centuries and how these representations changed over time. Our “Black Paris and the Myth of a Colorblind France” presentation opens your eyes to how this myth evolved and shows the many places in Paris where African Americans are publicly honored. If you are planning a trip to Paris and would like to experience our tours and activities, contact me at [email protected].

13/06/2025

Richard Wright added to the List of Famous Graves at Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris

In conjunction with the 80th anniversary of the publication of Black Boy and the 65th anniversary of his death in Paris, Louise Barber launched an online petition to include Richard Wright's name on the list of famous graves at Père Lachaise cemetery. Unbeknownst to her or the Wright descendants, the most recent version of the cemetery's map includes his name and the position of his niche in the Colombarium!

Image from Change.org petition Web page

12/06/2025

Barbès Youth Cultural Center Enjoying Success

In Barbès, a neighborhood on the southern edge of Paris' 18th arrondissement, Youssouf Fofana has revitalized the space formerly occupied by the iconic Tati discount department store through an experimental cultural center called Union de la Jeunesse International, or United Youth International (UYI). Read about it here: https://www.entreetoblackparis.com/blog/barbes-youth-cultural-center-enjoying-success

Louisiana State University students at United Youth International
Image by Entrée to Black Paris

11/06/2025

The Black Indians of New Orleans at Hangar Y

On June 15, as part of the Échos à Paris Noir programming for the Paris Noir exhibition at the Centre Pompidou, Hangar Y will host an afternoon dedicated to the Black Indians of New Orleans in Meudon.

Patrick Banks will moderate a free round table discussion on Spirituality, Black Resistance, and Community.

In addition, the day's programming will include:

* A documentary screening capturing Smaïl Kanouté’s immersive experience with the Black Indian community. (free of charge)

*A captivating performance inspired by the legendary Yellow Pocahontas Hunters tribe, blending dance, music, song, and dazzling costumes in a tribute to Afro-American resilience. (12 euros admission fee)

For more information, click here: https://hangar-y.com/en/evenement/paris-x-la-nouvelle-orleans/

Smaïl Kanouté
Image by Penelope Marcade
Source: Hangar Y promo Webpage for event

10/06/2025

Altus Trio at the Osmoz Café

Mark your calendars—the Altus Trio is coming back to Osmoz Café for a night of live jazz that’s guaranteed to swing! Tommy Scott will be on piano and Laurent Fradelizi will be on bass. Expect an evening of sultry standards, moody ballads, blues that bounce—and a whole lot of musical fun.

Where: Osmoz Café, 33 Rue de l'Ouest, Paris 14ème (Métro Gaîté / Joséphine Baker)
When: June 14th, 8:30 PM - 11 PM
Entry: Free with a drink | Tips for the band always appreciated
Reservations? Not required, but definitely a good idea: 01 42 18 06 09

Image courtesy of Al Pettus

09/06/2025

Tony Grier front and center at Galerie Thuillier

Since 2012, Wayne Anthony (Tony) Grier, aka WAG, has shown his paintings at Galerie Thuillier at 13 rue de Thorigny in the 3rd arrondissement. Through June 12, he is the "star artist" of the gallery's current exhibition. His colorful acrylic works fill the entire ground floor and part of the lower level of the gallery.

Galerie Thuillier is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 1 PM - 7 PM.

WAG at Galerie Thuillier
Images by Entrée to Black Paris

08/06/2025

Franco-Brazilian writer at the Festival Quartier du Livre

Singer and writer Ivonete Rigot-Muller - soprano chatted with Tom and me yesterday at her place de l'Estrapade display table for the 10th edition of the Festival Quartier du Livre sponsored by the town hall of the 5th arrondissement. She showed us her children's books and novels, the content of which she has drawn from real life experiences. The festival ends on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Ivonete Rigot-Muller at Festival Quartier du Livre display table
Image by Entrée to Black Paris

07/06/2025

Beauford and Larry Potter

Among Beauford's numerous circles of friends and acquaintances in Paris was a group of African-American artists who were a generation younger than him.

One of these artists was Larry Potter: https://lesamisdebeauforddelaney.blogspot.com/2025/06/beauford-and-larry-potter.html

Photo of Larry Potter by Robert King
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06/06/2025

Black male model for Chanel eyewear

Does anyone recognize him?

Chanel eyewear ad
Image by Entrée to Black Paris

05/06/2025

Josephine Baker Gala

This fall, the Théâtre des Champs Elysées will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Josephine Baker's legendary performance in La R***e N***e. Read about the three African/Afro-descendant women who they have engaged to pay homage to the Black Pearl in today's ETBP blog: https://www.entreetoblackparis.com/blog/josephine-baker-gala

Josephine Baker by Henri Manuel
Image in the public domain

04/06/2025

Decor at La Régulière Bookstore

La Régulière Bookstore is a welcoming place, complete with a small café counter and a community workspace. I love the vintage decor that represents hairstyles for braids!

Decor at La Régulière bookstore
Image by Entrée to Black Paris

03/06/2025

Joan Minor at Utopia for La Nuit Blanche

The Joan Minor Quartet will perform at Utopia from 9pm until midnight on Saturday, June 7 - when Paris will be open all night!

(Joan Minor, vocals; Michael Dravigny, piano; Christian Duperray, bass; Etienne Brachet; drums)

Address: 79 rue de l'Ouest, Paris 14e, Metro: Pernety (Line 13)
Web page: https://www.utopia-cafeconcert.fr/programme/samedi-07-juin-21h/

Note that Utopia is a private club. There is a small membership fee to join. Mention Joan as your "membership sponsor."

Image: Screenshot from Utopia Website

02/06/2025

Benefit concert for Carole D. Fredericks Foundation

Carole Fredericks LIVE!, an album recorded at the Auditorium Saint Germain de Pres in 1999, is being released in celebration of the 73rd anniversary of Carole Denise Fredericks' birth. Join Carole's sister, Connie Fredericks-Malone and a host of friends to celebrate Carole and her music this Friday at the Apollo Theatre.

Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Carole D. Fredericks Foundation, a U.S. non-profit organization whose mission is to provide teachers with resources that empower students to learn the French language, to appreciate Francophone culture and to assist in their career planning.

Get your tickets here (Website in French): https://www.apollotheatre.fr/carole-fredericks-lo4092.html

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