Lillie Bs

11/24/2025

Big News, Community! 🏛️✨

We’ve been invited to the Library of Congress! In March 2026, the Sankofa Sol Arts Inquiry Collective (SSAIC) will travel to DC to perform The Nanny Project: You Can’t Overlove Anything.

This is a huge honor for our community, but we need your help to get our 10 artists there. We are launching a special campaign to raise the $13,000 needed for travel by Feb 1st.

Will you help us represent Lillie B's House on the national stage?

Read the full story here:-

We truly value the connections we’ve built with you in 2025 through our unique style of creative care at Lillie B’s House.

11/14/2025

Join us tomorrow for a generative writing workshop with !

"Objects, Association, and Memory," led by Cleveland writer and instructor Nardine Taleb! We'll explore how to use everyday objects to unlock powerful stories about our memories, people, and moments, inspired by masters like Toni Morrison and George Saunders.

When: TOMORROW, Sat, Nov 15th | 12 PM - 2 PM

Where: Lillie B's House

Who: All writers are welcome!

This is the perfect opportunity to spark new ideas and connect with a writing community.

Investment: $12

We have a couple of options to attend!-In person and virtually! Register online (link in bio) OR

just show up and pay at the door! Walk-ins are welcome.

11/03/2025

"Every object tells a story. In this two-hour generative workshop, we’ll write about the objects that carry our memories, people, and moments with them. Together, we’ll respond to prompts and read inspiring pieces by Toni Morrison, Nadia Born, George Saunders, and more. Come to write, to be inspired, or to build on work already in progress—everyone is welcome."

Go to Lillie B's House on Eventbrite to reserve your seat. Link in Bio.

10/28/2025

Cider on deck! Courtney put her foot in it. DELICIOUS. Time for War GHOSTS! DM to let us know you're comin' over. Spooky season👻🎃. Have you ever witnessed an apparition ?

10/28/2025

10/27/2025

During this sacred time of year, how do we honor those who came before us?

Join us at Lillie B's House for a Public Ancestor Ceremony, a 'Silent Dinner' (light refreshments) to collectively hold space for our loved ones across the Veil.

In community, we will create a powerful and supportive space for remembrance, offer gratitude, and connect with the wisdom of those who came before.

EVENT: Public Ancestor Ceremony
WHEN: Saturday, November 1st | 6-8 PM
WHERE: Lillie B's House, Cleveland
ATTIRE: All Black
INVESTMENT: $21

Spaces are limited. Once registered, you will receive instructions on how to prepare for this simple, but sacred time together.

You can secure your spot at the table. Link in Bio

10/27/2025

Welcome home. 🏡

We're excited to announce that our new digital sanctuary is officially LIVE.

This website is the digital home for Lillie B's House, our spirit-infused sanctuary for Black and Brown identifying creatives and folks to rest, create, and connect with cultural memory.

Come over! You'll be able to:
✨ Explore Our Offerings: Learn about our signature Generative Residencies, Fellowships, and Sacred Space Rentals.
✨ Meet Our Keepers: Connect with our founders, Rev. Dr. Felicia V. Black and Ms. Courtney L. Black.
✨ Learn About Our Work: Discover the mission of our sister initiative, the Sankofa Sol Arts Inquiry Collective (SSAIC), and its storytelling endeavor, "The Nanny Project."
✨ Support Our Vision: Partner with us to help fund our first year and our journey to the Library of Congress.

Our space is built on ancestral wisdom and a "take ya’ time wit’ it" pace. We're happy to share it with you.

Click the link in our bio to step inside! https://www.lilliebshouse.com

Let us know what you think in the comments.

10/26/2025

During this sacred time of year, how do we honor those who came before us?

Join us at Lillie B's House for a Public Ancestor Ceremony, a 'Silent Dinner' (light refreshments) to collectively hold space for our loved ones across the Veil.

In community, we will create a powerful and supportive space for remembrance, offer gratitude, and connect with the wisdom of those who came before.

EVENT: Public Ancestor Ceremony
WHEN: Saturday, November 1st | 6-8 PM
WHERE: Lillie B's House, Cleveland
ATTIRE: All Black
INVESTMENT: $21

Spaces are limited. Once registered, you will receive instructions on how to prepare for this simple, but sacred time together.

Secure your spot at the table. Link in Bio.

10/24/2025

An Offer for Our Local Inner Circle

10/23/2025

Our official October newsletter just dropped! 🍂 We're inviting our community to two powerful events:

👻 War Ghosts: A Paranormal Evening (Oct 28)
🕯️ Public Ancestor Ceremony (Nov 1)

As a special gift, our newsletter contains an exclusive INNER CIRCLE DISCOUNT CODE for 30% OFF the "War Ghosts" event.

Click the link to read the full invitation and claim your discount. These are intimate gatherings and spots will fill quickly!

10/22/2025

I love a good ghost story. But these ain't ghosts, they're real men with life stories.

Powhatan Beaty and Thomas Hawkins (respectively) are two Civil War Soldiers whom I'm getting to know. "Handsome young Chaps," as my daddy would say.

Come hear about them and what they've been telling me on October 28th, 6-9pm. We'll take a short walk to Camp Cleveland (Civil War encampment), head back to Lillie B's House, have some spiked cider by the bonfire, and hear their stories. Maybe you'll hear some for yourself.☕👻🎃🕯

Be sure to reserve your spot on Eventbrite, link in the bio.

Hope to see you next Tuesday!

Felicia

10/20/2025

This Halloween season, we're listening for the echoes of history right here at Lillie B's House!

Join us for "War Ghosts" at Lillie B's Oct 28th, 6-9 PM, as we explore local stories from an often forgotten civil conflict...the US Civil War.

Lillie B's sits directly on the historic land of the US General Hospital of the war era! We'll specifically hold space for the narratives of two local African American soldiers who may have passed through this land during times of conflict.

Your night includes an informal walk to Camp Cleveland with Felicia, followed by an open parlor about the Civil War Hospital, and group Tarot reading to reveal collective messages for you! We'll have LB's spiked cider, tea/coffee and desserts ready for you.☕

It's a chance to connect with local history and honor these souls. 🕯
Sliding scale $35-$65.

Will you join us in this powerful ancestral work? Register on Eventbrite in the bio.🎃👻 email hello@lilliebshouse.com, or DM for questions