With the mission to build healthy families and communities by way of activation, education and mobilization, the Community Empowerment Association, Inc. (CEA) over the last decade has been tirelessly serving thousands of disadvantaged and minority families throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area.

One of the major activities we sponsor has been the Black Family Reunion Festival. The festival is the biggest African American focused event in the Pittsburgh area. This year's free festival will take place the Saturday and Sunday, August 4th and 5th, in Mellon Park, located in the Point Breeze section of Pittsburgh. The purpose of the fun filled event is to bring together communities from the greater Pittsburgh area for two peaceful, uplifting and enjoyable days.

Last year the event was an outstanding success. With only about six weeks of planning, the turnout was over 2000 people. People of all ages were in attendance: this was truly a family event. With much more planning and new attractions for this years event, we expect anywhere from 5,000 to 10,000 people to attend.

Events and activities include the "Peace in the Hood" Three on Three Basketball and Slam Dunk Tournament sponsored by Reebok and the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, performances of dance, jazz, R&B, spoken word, vendors, and health screenings. Another aspect that we will continue to have is Sistas circle, a forum where women in the community can come together and address issues within the community. Several activities for the children include mountain climbing, moon jump, and arts and crafts. In addition there will be some new additions to this year's event. Network tents, will be places where people interested in real estate, music, entrepreneurship, and other fields can learn from and partner with experts and professionals in those areas.

The Reunion will also have its version of family feud, where different families compete against each other on trivia.

"THE BLACK FAMILY REUNION "FAMILY FEUD"

KiKi (The Midday Chick) from WAMO 106.7FM will be broadcasting live. We have booked Warner Brothers recording artist Wiz Khalifa, Atlantic Record R&B Sensations Crave and critically acclaimed R&B Group Artistree.

PLUS

Pittsburgh Jazz legend Rodney McCoy and Singing Sensation Dell Saunders.

We also have former Black Panther Chairperson Elaine Brown coming to speak. To kick off the festival we will be having a discourse surrounding the University of Pittsburgh's study "Pittsburgh's Racial Demographics: Differences and Disparities," at 9 O'clock Saturday Morning.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ELAINE BROWN CLICK HERE

As the event approaches we are constantly modifying and adding additions to our event. If your organization would like to be a part of any of the existing events or add some others we welcome your participation.

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PEACE IN THE 'HOOD. Before You Fight It Out, Let's Think It out, Work It Out, Talk It Out, Peace It Out!
August 5th & 6th, Mellon Park - Point Breeze

We welcome individuals and organizations who ar einterested in participating. Please call to register - 412-371-3689.

Starts 11:00 A.M. (Tournament starts Saturday, final game Sunday at 12:00 p.m.)

Ages 12-14 | 15-18 | 19-25
3 on 3 Team by score. One-game eliminations Saturday.

PRIZES AND TROPHIES AWARDED TO WINNER AND FIRST RUNNER-UP

HERE IS A LIST OF THE PERFORMERS AND WORKSHOPS!!!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2007
DJ Spinning - DJ Chevy
Keynote Speaker- Elaine Brown
Peace in The Hood Basketball Tournament- Winners of the Basketball will receive sneakers, trophy, and a package from sponsors. The Championship team will play a game versus a celebrity team.
Caricatures
Drum Call
Arts & Crafts
Rock Climbing
Moon Jump
Face Painting
Local Musical Performances- Beat Bangaz, Owey, J Proc, B Love, K. Maize, Crave, Wiz Khalifa and many more
Spoken Word Performance(s)
Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion – A panel that will discuss the process that needs to be undertaken when starting a new business, the social responsibility of a business, how to maintain a business, how to get loans, develop a business plan, etc.
Planned Parenthood Workshop
Panel Discussion On Music Business- Representatives of different genres and different aspects will have the opportunity to talk about what they do and answer questions.
Free Giveaways- Products and food (not competing with vendors) from corporations and sponsors.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 5, 2007
Gospel Mime Performances- Just One & Faces of GOD
Local Jazz Band Performance- Sons of Levi & Rodney McCoy
Local R&B Group- Artistree
Peace in the Hood Championship Game-Winners of the Basketball tournament will receive sneakers, trophy, and a package from sponsor Reebok
Cea All Stars vs WAMO 106ERS
DJ Spinning - DJ Nick Nice
Rock Climbing
Moon Jump
Health Screenings
Peace In The Hood Slam Dunk Contest- Winner of contest will receive special prize package from Reebok
Family Feud- Our version of family feud, with the questions gearing toward black history, health, and finances
Network Tents- Tents where people interested in certain fields can congregate. Therefore, we should make sure professionals from certain fields (such as Real Estate, Music, Retail, Entertainment…) are present. The goal being that people (including children) who are interested in certain fields can ask those in it about it and those in certain fields can build business relationships and find potential business partners. TENTATIVE
Drum Call
Free Giveaways
Caricatures
Face Painting
Eat N Park Cookie Designing

For more information, e-mail: blackfamilyreunion@ceapittsburgh.org

VISIT THE COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ASSOCIATION @ www.ceapittsburgh.org

BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS
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WILL COVER THE WHOLE EVENT AS USUAL
CHECK OUT BROTHA ASH PRODUCTIONS PICS FROM
THE 2006 BLACK FAMILY REUNION RIGHT HERE