Celebrating Erotic Divinity: Liberating Black Bodies and Spirits

A free online celebration hosted by the Department of Human Sexuality.

Join us for an electrifying evening of embodied storytelling, provocative dialogue, and mesmerizing performances as we honor the divine erotic power within Black bodies and spirits.

In a world where Black bodies have historically been marginalized and silenced, this event seeks to reclaim and celebrate the divine eroticism that resides within them. Through a rich tapestry of performances, discussions, and reflections, we will dive into the ways in which Black individuals can reclaim their bodies and spirits, embracing their full erotic potential as a source of power and liberation. By embracing embodied, erotic spirituality, we can tap into a powerful source of agency and transformation.

Event Highlights

• Welcome & Introduction
  CIIS representatives and the Human Sexuality Department’s Black Studies Committee set the stage for an unforgettable evening.
• Keynote Address
  Dr. Clarissa Francis will deliver an inspiring keynote speech, offering profound insights into the intersection of Black identity, eroticism, and spirituality.
• Embodied Invocation
  Witness the captivating artistry of Goddess Jessi and Perle Noire, who will weave together traditional dance and burlesque in an embodied celebration of erotic divinity.
• Powerful Panel Discussion
  Moderated by Tyomi Morgan, the panel will discuss topics relevant to liberating Black bodies and spirits. This dynamic panel will feature influential voices in erotic liberation and sex education:
  • Goddess Jessi
  • Perle Noire
  • Marla Stewart
  • tia marie
  • King Noire
  • Jetsetting Jasmine
  • Bianca Laureano
• Interactive Q&A Session
  Get your questions answered by our distinguished speakers and performers.
• Closing Invocation
  Goddess Jessi will guide us in a final moment of reflection and celebration, grounding the evening’s energy in collective empowerment.

This is more than an event—it’s a movement. Step into a space where Black eroticism is honored as sacred, revolutionary, and deeply healing.