For over 18 years,
Community Empowerment Association, Inc. (CEA) has been in the forefront
of offering culturally specific programs, services and initiatives
to families of color in the Greater Pittsburgh area, equipping them
with the awareness and tools necessary to move towards self-determination,
self-sufficiency and sustainability.
For the last
9 years, CEA has sponsored the Black Family Reunion to provide a
safe place for families throughout Allegheny County to come together
for cultural networking, educational workshops, health awareness
and screenings, recreation and fun. More specifically,
the event honors and celebrates the rich culture and humanity of
African Americans.
The 8th Annual
Black Family Reunion & Cultural Arts Weekend is geared towards
the theme 'Cultivating Healthy Families and Communities'
which exemplifies and celebrates the Black Family as a unit that
promotes positive and healthy behaviors within our communities.
“Understanding
that the community is in crisis and recognizing the struggles disadvantaged
and minority families endure to survive, the Black Family Reunion
is a way to entertain, educate and empower people in ways traditional
to our culture,” says T. Rashad Byrdsong, founder and CEO
of Community Empowerment Association. “There is something
for everyone to enjoy. This event is for everyone!”
Vendors and basketball
players are encouraged to contact the Community Empowerment Association
by telephone 412.371.3689, e-mail (pittsburghblackfamilyreunion@gmail.com)
or by visiting the office (400 N. Lexington Avenue, Building 500)
to obtain more information.
“This
festival is just another way for us to build families and communities,
says Byrdsong.”
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"
CHILDREN ACTIVITIES
HIP-HOP, R&B AND JAZZ CONCERTS
HEALTH SCREENINGS
NETWORKING
ARTS & CRAFTS
MERCHANDISE
FOOD
AND MUCH MORE!
PERFORMANCES BY:
RAHEEM DEVAUGHN
AND
THE CHI LITES
OPENING ACT FOR THE CHILITES
ARTISTREE
SATURDAY PERFORMERS
1:00-1:15- Statement Records
1:15-1:30-GMFL Records
1:50-2:05- The Agency
2:10-2:25- Landon Thomas
2:30- 2:45- Dot Da Joker
2:50-3:05- Cash Ave
3:10-3:25- Southside Family
3:30-3:45- B.O.L.O.
4:10-4:25- D.Yerk
4:30-4:45-Simone Davis
4:50-5:05- Ira Soul
5:10-5:25- The Soul Kids
5:30-5:45- Shad Ali
5:50-6:05- Tek Bennett
6:30-6:50- Hakeem Rashid
7:00-7:40- Raheem Devaughn
SUNDAY PERFORMERS
2:10-2:25 - Simone Davis
2:30-2:45 - J
3:00-3:20 - Village Sam
3:35-3:50 - R-Mond
(Break)
4:10-4:30 - Angel Jackson
4:45-5:25 - 76 Degrees West
5:40-6:20 - Artistree
6:35-7:15 - The Chi-Lites
AUGUST
3RD, 2012 - 1PM-8PM
MELLON PARK - FIFTH AND PENN AVENUES - PITTSBURGH
3 ON 3 2K12 PEACE N THE HOOD BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
PEACE
IN THE 'HOOD. Before You Fight It Out, Let's Think It out, Work
It Out, Talk It Out, Peace It Out!
August 3rd | Mellon Park | Fifth and Penn Avenues| Point Breeze
We
welcome individuals and organizations who are interested in participating.
Please call to register - 412-371-3689.
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
Attendance
to this year's event is projected to be 10 - 15,000.
Please use the form below to register for Vendor opportunities:
Vendor
Forms - Click on Link Below To Download
Food
& Beverage Vendor Form
Merchandising
Vendor Form
Informational
Vendor Form
For more info Contact Martell Covington 412-371-3689 or
VISIT
THE PITTSBURGH BLACK FAMILY REUNION @ www.CEAPITTSBURGH.org
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