By night, she is Stardust. Under the glittering disco ball of the Clermont Lounge, she is a vision in sequins and soul, a Black woman bequeathing white-hot diamonds to the people who love her. The old queens, the fag hags, the pretty boys, dykes, queers—they all live for the moment she takes the stage. But they don’t see her secrets lurking in the shadows, the ghosts from a life they will never know or understand. The GBI (Georgia Bureau of Investigation) agents creeping in the back door who want what she knows and have devious plans to snatch her up raw.
Tre’s not about to let that happen. He has other plans, the hurtful kind. He has a history of violence, and tonight it comes in handy. He’s an operative with the shadowy Black Counterinsurgency, on a mission to protect Stardust at all costs. But protection in this new Atlanta is a dangerous dance. As Tre stands guard against the threats closing in, Stardust must perform for her life, singing for the souls who adore her while hiding from the ones who want to hunt her down. Black Honey is a stunning, heart-pounding Afrofuturist thriller that puts the glittering, resilient heart of its story center stage. It’s a story about the price of fame, the weight of family, and the fight to define your own truth when everyone wants to know your secrets.
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President Antwoine Jackson Declares June as National Juneteenth Celebration Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Near Future – In a historic move to honor and expand upon the nation’s newest federal holiday, President Antwoine Jackson, affectionately known by millions as President Twoine, today signed a presidential proclamation declaring the entire month of June as National Juneteenth Celebration Month. The proclamation elevates the annual commemoration of June 19th into a month-long reflection on the end of chattel slavery in the United States and a celebration of Black history, culture, and contributions.
“Juneteenth is more than a date on a calendar; it is a cornerstone of the American story—a story of struggle, resilience, and the unyielding pursuit of freedom,” said President Jackson from the Michelle Obama Garden. “By dedicating the entire month of June to this sacred observance, we invite every American to not only remember the moment freedom finally reached Galveston, Texas, but to celebrate the vibrant, enduring spirit of a people who have shaped the soul of this nation.”
The proclamation encourages states, local governments, schools, and community organizations to host educational programs, cultural festivals, and artistic events throughout June. It also calls upon all Americans to use the month for learning, reflection, and a deeper engagement with the complex and profound history of the United States.
President Twoine specifically addressed the upcoming celebration in Atlanta, Georgia, which is projected to draw over one million attendees. While he states he will not be attending in person, the President expressed his full support and excitement for the event.
“I want to extend the warmest of welcomes to the estimated one million souls who will converge on Atlanta for this momentous celebration,” President Jackson stated. “Atlanta has long been a beacon of Black culture, innovation, and Black joy. This June, it will be the heart of our national celebration. While I had hoped to stand with you in person, ongoing security concerns and previous threats against my person necessitate that I celebrate from the White House this year.”
The President referenced credible intelligence regarding potential threats, a sobering reminder of the heightened security surrounding his public appearances. He assured the public that his new Secret Service detail, in coordination with federal, state, and local partners, is taking every necessary measure to ensure the safety and security of all attendees at the Atlanta festivities.
“My absence will not diminish my spirit, which will be with each and every one of you as you dance, eat good food, reflect, and party hard, okay,” President Twoine added. “This month is for you. It is for our ancestors, for our children, and for the promise of a more perfect union. Let us make this a Juneteenth for the history books.”
The White House announced that the President will host a national Juneteenth concert on the Baynard Rustin South Lawn on June 19th, which will be broadcast live across the country.
Imagine the glamorous, gritty world of Pose meets the high-stakes conspiracy of The Night Agent. Black Honey is a serious and witty thriller, placing its most fabulous and vulnerable asset at the very center of the story: Stardust. But this narrative is bigger than you can imagine, with stakes reaching the very top levels of the U.S. government.
Black Honey has a unique lens. We experience the looming threat, making every shadow in the dressing room and every unfamiliar face in the crowd a source of palpable tension. Stardust ignites the page with her brilliant light. She is the flamboyant and resilient heart of the show that Tre, the stoic, lethal operative, must protect. Their relationship is a one-sided romance, a high-stakes alliance built on a shared desire to survive the night. This framework allows the story to explore profound themes of love and protection, gender identity, and what it really takes to survive. As the relentless GBI closes in and secrets from Stardust’s past threaten to destroy everything, Black Honey becomes a visually striking, emotionally resonant story about one person’s fight to own their narrative under the most extreme pressure imaginable.