CHarriet Red Carpet Preview - BEIP Expat Awards Night

Preview BEIP Mini-Documentary CHarriet

CHarriet is a BEIP mini-documentary that tells the story behind the creation of Black Expats in Panama -- how a personal decision to live abroad grew into a global community rooted in courage, connection, and 

This intimate Red Carpet Preview Evening celebrates the lived Black Expat experience in Panamá and honors the people who dared to move differently, build intentionally, and live their stories out loud.

DATE:  March 14, 2026

LOCATION:  EMOTIONS DINNER THEATER - Hilton Hotel, Level L2

Panama City, Panamá 

PURPOSE:  Private Preview Screening

DRESS: Black Elegance (come “snazzy”)

The evening will include:

• Red Carpet Welcome and Photo Moment  

• Seated 3 Course Dinner 

• Private Documentary Preview of CHarriet

• Black Expat Honors & Legacy Recognition

CHarriet is more than a film—it’s a legacy story about movement, choice, and what we leave behind for the generations watching.

Limited Space - Book Today! 

BEIP BLACK EXPAT HONOR AWARD CATEGORIES

The Legacy Builder Award

Honors a Black Expat whose life abroad reflects intentional living, generational impact, and the building of something meaningful beyond borders. This award recognizes someone whose choices today are shaping a legacy for those who follow.

The Courage to Leap Award

Presented to an individual who demonstrated extraordinary courage in choosing a life abroad—embracing uncertainty, growth, and transformation. This award celebrates boldness, resilience, and the willingness to step into the unknown.

The Bridge Builder Award

Recognizes a Black Expat who actively connects cultures, communities, and people—serving as a bridge between Panamá and the global African diaspora through collaboration, service, or leadership.

The Community & Bridge Builder Award

This award honors a Panamanian community leader, organization, or ally who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting the Black Expat community while uplifting local families, culture, and shared humanity.

The Community Pillar Award

Honors someone whose consistent presence, support, and service have strengthened the Black Expat community. This award celebrates those who uplift others quietly and faithfully, often without seeking recognition.

The Cultural Preservation Award

Awarded to an individual who intentionally honors, preserves, and amplifies African and Afro-diasporic culture while living abroad—through storytelling, education, art, or advocacy.

The Entrepreneur Abroad Award

Recognizes a Black Expat who has built or grown a business abroad that reflects innovation, excellence, and integrity—while contributing positively to both the local and global community.

The Creative Voice Award

Celebrates a storyteller, artist, media creator, or cultural worker whose creative work amplifies Black Expat narratives and reshapes how the world sees Black life abroad.

The CHarriet Award (Signature Honor)

The evening’s highest honor, awarded to an individual whose life and journey embody the spirit of CHarriet—movement, courage, freedom, and legacy. This award represents the heart of the documentary and the BEIP mission.

NOMINATE YOUR FRIENDS AT INFO@BLACKEXPATSINPANAMA.NET NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 14, 2026 . . .

Voting Opens February 15. 2026

Voting Closes February 22, 2026 

WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MARCH 14, 2026