Announcing our 4th Annual Afro Mujeres Fest in LA on July 28th with a special feature! This event unites Black women from across the diaspora for a day of culture, celebration, and healing in Leimert Park/South LA. Experience the rich tapestry of Afro culture with performances, workshops, wellness gifts, panels and more. This years festival has a special theme and production:
"QUEEN CALIFIA LIVES!"
This creative production tells the story/legend of Califia, the African Warrior Queen who California is named after. Through a workshop series, we will co-create and write this empowering story to perform on July 28th. Black women will weave together live music, dance, poetry, and drumming to tell the story. “Queen Califia Lives!” is a community and healing arts project to amplify the creativity and resilience of Black women. Project directed by Nikki Campbell of Puentes de Poder.
Sign up to participate or volunteer by emailing info@afrounidad.com
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. Each year during the last Sunday in July, Afro Unidad unites women and 10+ organizations in Los Angeles to celebrate the day.
FILM/ DOCUMENTARY
“Afro Unidad: Roots and Rebellions”
Afro-descendants from eight countries reflect on their roots and culture in a time of international uprising. Dissatisfied with the limited knowledge about their African heritage, some participate in DNA testing to discover ancient truths about their ancestors. Afro creatives share reflections from Panama, Jamaica, Peru, United States, Brazil, Nigeria, Argentina, South Africa in this documentary about unity. The music and dance of the Afro diaspora provide a rich flavor and soundscape to the film.
