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BEMU celebrates the lives and works of Black creative talent in all aspects of entertainment.
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Celebrating Black Women in Film: BEMu at the Compton Film Festival
Natalie Speech (Founder of BEMu) presenting at the 2025 Compton Film Festival The Black Entertainment Museum Foundation (BEMu) is proud to celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and creativity of Black women who continue to shape the landscape of cinema and storytelling. At this year’s Compton Film Festival, two powerful conversations took center stage, honoring the women breaking barriers both behind the camera and in front of it. Held at Compton Community College (1111 East
Nov 10


Legacy in Motion: Museum Practices as Acts of Black Liberation
Natalie Speech presenting at Legacy in Motion: Museum Practices as Acts of Black Liberation The Black Entertainment Museum Foundation (BEMu) proudly presents Legacy in Motion: Museum Practices as Acts of Black Liberation , a groundbreaking event dedicated to exploring how museums can serve as powerful spaces for truth-telling, cultural preservation, and liberation. At BEMu, we believe that preserving Black culture is not only essential—it is imperative. By chronicling the sto
Oct 1
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