Join us to celebrate and uplift Black men and boys on 1/28 in LA! This event celebrates and uplifts Black men/boys and unity across the Afro diaspora. It’s based on an annual celebration that we host in Los Angeles that honors Black women (La Día Internacional de la Mujer Afrodescendiente/ International Afro Women's Day). This day for Black women is celebrated and recognized by the United Nations and other international organizations every year on July 25th. Although this holiday has been celebrated for over 30 years now, there is no parallel celebration for Black men/boys. On January 28th 2024, we will declare the day the International Day of Afro Brotherhood as we create a tradition for unity and healing among Black men.
ARTISTS/ CULTURALISTS INCLUDE: Jaijae Kabasa, Ben Caldwell, @akili4thepeople @sissokofode @oluwo_fakolade @iamkingtae @kahlilc33 @drknucklehead_esq @billiongodsun Pastor Cue @myka9 @lesliefitness_ @thelivingwelltour @unyenz Charles Williams @christianflagg_withthepeople
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Live Performances, DJ, Drum Circle, Libations, Meditation & Wellness, Art Exhibit, Live Art, March & Procession, Awards Ceremony, Free Food & Gifts, a Workshop Series, and more.
ORGANIZATIONS & PARTNERS: @projectknucklehead @daansekou @afrounidad @instabaji @kaosnetworkz @blmlosangeles @africatowncoalition_ @creatingjusticela_ Leimert Art Walk, Joko International, @capoeiristas_for_change @extraancestral @the_lion_art_gallery @ahjnetwork
SAVE THE DATE: January 28th, 2024 at 11:30am! We will officially declare it the International Day of Afro Brotherhood. Let's make history and create a space for our brothers to shine! 🌟Stay tuned for a workshop series with dance, drumming, and wellness offerings facilitated by @DAANSEKOU in the village.
3 YEARS OF NEWS ARTICLES FROM OUR AFRO MUJERES FEST 2021, 2022, & 2023
ANNUAL AFRO MUJERES FEST
On July 30th, 2023, we hosted our 3rd Annual Afro Mujeres Fest in LA on July 30th! We unite Black women from across the diaspora for an annual day of Afro culture, sisterhood/hermandad, and healing in Leimert Park/South LA. The annual event features live performances, panels discussion, a film showcase, workshops, & more.
ARTISTS/CULTURALISTS INCLUDE
@dayrensantamaria 🇨🇺 @Thesistamonologues 🇺🇸@katihernandez_cubandance 🇨🇺 @nadia_calmet 🇵🇪 @marakyadey 🇪🇹 @bloombarbfant 🇺🇸 @dorsaydujon 🇯🇲 and the People’s Ensemble @warrioress.22 🇺🇸 Denica De Veaux 🇨🇺 Erin Wimberly and others.
News article about our Afro Mujeres event 2022 (Printed) (Graphic)
Here is more info about International Afro-Descendant Women’s Day
MORE INFO: In 1992, Black women from 32 different Latin American/Caribbean countries united to discuss the racism/sexism they face. El Día Internacional de la Mujer Afrodescendiente/International Afro-descendant Women's Day is July 25th. UNESCO & other international organizations celebrate all women of African descent across the diaspora on the day.
