Jul 13, 20213 min
By ONME Newswire
Black excellence in education; honoring Brandon Gridiron, Natasha Harris, Hardy Frye, and Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique
A web series trailer to "The Hustle'" created by Jerry Esparza and John Laurent
Black excellence in business; with a special interview of Nick Hill featuring two Black-owned businesses - Nivana Soul and Michael's Heavenly Sweets
A special dedication to Black women and Black motherhood featuring recognition from the California Black Infant Health program
Presentation of Black College Graduates in Southern California
Presentation on Black excellence in media
A grand finale line-up of dancers, drummers, poets, and filmmakers: Rose Sanchez, Swirv Azubuike, Dizzy Jenkins, and Jamillah Finley.
A special treat for first come first served:
The African American Historical and Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley
Event co-host and partner The African-American Historical & Cultural Museum of the San Joaquin Valley (AAHCMSJV) is a historical icon nestled in Fresno, CA, downtown's Art Mural District Fulton St. since 1993, reflecting the African-American community leaders and figures from throughout the San Joaquin Valley.
AAHCMSJV's sponsor, EECU, is granting 600 viewers special access to The Harlem Renaissance and "The New Negro" (pass code: EECU2021 )virtual tour. The partnership will create more opportunities to access the tour and educate the community. Their sponsorship provides the opportunity for free admission to view the virtual tour online, newly extended to July 30, 2021.
California Jazz and Blues Museum
Event partner the California Jazz and Blues Museum was started by Barbara Morrison, a Jazz and Blues Legend. As a Vocalist, she has been featured on two Grammy Award-nominated albums. For a third Grammy Award-nominated album, Barbara Morrison's Blue Lady Records served as Producer. A multi-hyphenate, Barbara Morrison is also the Founder of The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center and the Founder and President of the California Jazz & Blues Museum, located in Leimert Park, CA. Morrison also serves as an Associate Professor of Jazz Studies in the Global/Ethnomusicology Department at UCLA in Westwood, CA.
Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum
Event partner, the Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum, was founded by Shonna McDaniels, a visual artist and community activist, envisioned an institution to preserve Black history and celebrate African American people's accomplishments and legacy. The museum is named for Sojourner Truth, who, although born a slave, worked tirelessly for abolition, women's rights, non-violence, and civil and economic advancement of oppressed people. The museum gives homage to Mrs. Sojourner by expanding the historical & biographical knowledge of her life's work and carrying on her mission by teaching, demonstrating, and promoting projects that accentuate the ideals and principles for which she stood.