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1619FEST
ORLANDO
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Celebrating Black History Month in Honor of "1619" featuring local performers, vendors, workshops, and more!
THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL THEME:
"Black History Month Health Check"
Imperishability & Endurance
This year's 1619 Festival theme is "Imperishability & Endurance" to be tough in difficult times and endure hardships that may come your way!
Since 1619, the myths about Africans and their bodies were used to justify the enslavement of a people. Unfortunately, those same myths are "now" used to justify poor treatment by healthcare professionals and facilities across America.
The reality is that Black People in America are in a state of emergency regarding their health and well-being. Negative health outcomes for African Americans are the leading cause of Maternal Death, Infant Death, adverse COVID-19 health outcomes, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney failure, and adverse mental health outcomes.
To combat these health disparities in 2010, the American College of Physicians noted that "strengthening health literacy among racial and ethnic minorities and creating cultural competency initiatives" could lead to more positive health outcomes in the Black community. At this year's 1619Fest Orlando, we are excited to do just that! As a people and culture, Black People "must" recommit themselves to making adverse health outcomes in the Black community a thing of the past.
For information about the festival schedule of events, please see our link below for a list of ongoing festival activities. Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are available.
PRESENTED SPONSORS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
EDUCATIONAL PARTNER
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festival schedule
DAY 1: SAT FEB 18TH
REBEL RUN 2023
REBEL RUN 5K: 7:00AM to 9:00AM
Join us for our historic inaugural Rebel Run 5K. Register for the race as yourself or within a group/organization!
Our two-day Black History Month Celebration kicks off on Saturday, February 18th, 2023, at 7:00 a.m., with our Rebel Run 5K at 1050 W. Morse Boulevard in Winter Park, FL, with a 3.5 running path through the historic African American community of Hannibal Square.
Rebel Run early birds can register online through Eventbrite to run in the Rebel Run 5K. Beginning in 2021, the Red, Black & Green Rebel Run 5K was added to the 1619Fest to pay homage to Hannibal Barca, esteemed as North Africa's most famous war general and the namesake for Winter Park’s Hannibal Square. The Rebel Run Race is for runners and walkers of any age or pace! Race registration fees cover your race registration, Rebel Run bib, and medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers. Water and hydrations stations will be along the route. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. sharp. Race Registration begins at 6:00 a.m. So, get ready to let your inner rebel run free!
Cool DOWN YOGA
with Olympic Gold meadlist
Ms. Moushaumi robinson
Event Time: 9:00 aM to 10:00 aM
In partnership with the Florida HEALTH Orange County
After the race, enjoy light refreshments and a free cool-down yoga session with 2004 American Track and Field Olympic Gold Medalist and Certified Yoga Instructor Ms. Moushaumi Robinson. The yoga session starts at 9 a.m. in the clearing behind Community Playground and between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park and the Winter Park Library.
So, mark your calendars!
1619FEST ORLANDO
Black History Month Celebration
@ MLK park
Event Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
After the cool-down with Ms. Robinson, stay and enjoy the 1619 Fest Orlando Health and Wellness Fair and support "Black Owned Businesses" of all types at the SOKO Marketplace, Hannibal Square's economic empowerment engine for businesses owned and operated by people of color. Enjoy a full day of festivities and live music all day!
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DAY 2: SUN FEB 19TH
Health check
Event Time: 12:00 pM to 5:00 PM
On Sunday, February 19, 2023, our festival continues inside the Winter Park Community Center for an intimate affair discussing the state of health in the Black community. We will have a panel of health experts that can speak to the current "State of Emergency" affecting Africans in the Diaspora regarding health. Hear from experts regarding both Western Medicine and Traditional Medicine and how both can aid you in having better health outcomes. Get a chance to talk to medical and dental professionals of color and learn more about the traditional healers in our community practicing therapeutic wellness techniques that can help make gains towards preventative wellness.
Whether you are looking for a dietician or a personal trainer, we got you covered. Also, check your blood pressure, see a CPR Demo, and learn life-saving techniques in real time.
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Celebrating Black History Month in Honor of "1619" featuring local performers, vendors, workshops, and more!
Black History Month
“We are powerful because we have survived, and that is what it is all about- survival and growth.”
― Audre Lorde