National Black Theatre’s

Silent Disco + Portrait Series

Role: Marketing Manager & Creative Direction

Aug 19th – Sept 2, 2023

A community event that brings inspiring art to Harlem

Our 2nd Annual Learn to Love Yourself (LTLY) Silent Disco Series celebrates DJs and photographers who are creating a sonic, transformative journey for our community to learn, love, and heal themselves.

Included are free portraits by notable photographers, Ayesha Kazim, Floradis Espinal, and Maria J Hackett, and musical stylings of Cry$cross, Dent, Duneska, Poison Ivy, and Rimarkable.

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Creative Direction & Community Outreach

Malik led the Marketing Team in developing the look and feel of the event, including building out collateral materials (like fans, signage, etc) on-site interviews with guests, and digital outreach inviting Harlem residences to jam out and celebrate themselves.