HBO Max’s Scene in Black Sets Lineup of Activations During Essence Fest, Including ‘Rap Sh!t’ Screening (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com:

Angelique Jackson HBO Max’s Scene in Black, which celebrates Black creators and audiences alike, has scheduled a lineup of activations over the July 4th weekend in New Orleans.Coinciding with Essence Festival, marquee events include a welcome mixer spotlighting the creative community of New Orleans and previewing the upcoming HBO documentary, “Katrina Babies,” with the film’s director Edwards Buckles Jr.

Scene in Black will also fete Issa Rae’s upcoming HBO Max comedy series “Rap Sh!t” with a special screening, a panel discussion featuring Rae, who created and executive produces the show, alongside showrunner and executive producer Syreeta Singleton and stars Aida Osman and KaMillion.

That event will be followed with an after-party at the Ace Hotel. HBO Max’s Power of Visibility initiative, which provides a platform for multicultural and behind-the-scenes talent within HBO and HBO Max programming, will also have a presence at the festival with a brunch event and panel conversation.

Buckles and Singleton will appear on the panel with “The Hype” showrunner and executive producer Rikki Hughes and “Sweet Life” director Joe Guidry.