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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: "Maafa to Freedom"
Surviving, Thriving, Resilience
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This year's 1619 Festival theme is "Maafa to Freedom" Surviving, Thriving, Resilience! The Maafa, the "Great Tribulation" known as the Transatlantic Slave Trade, lasted between August 20th, 1619 to January 1st, 1863 (ex. TX, June 19th, 1865 or “Juneteenth”).
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MAAFA (pronounced Mah- AH-fah) is a Kiswahili word. In 1988, Dr. Marimba Ani, a Black scholar, and author introduced the term, which defines the catastrophic event experienced by millions of African people during the Middle Passage, from Africans bound for enslavement in the Americas.
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For information about the festival schedule of events please see our link below for a list of ongoing festival activities. Vendor and sponsorship opportunity available.
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FEB 11
ART EXHIBIT:
"COMMUNITY COLLAGE"
FRI
LIVE @ Hannibal Square Heritage Center
6pm-9pm
FEB 12
1619 fest: REBEL RUN
2022
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Winter Park, FL
7am-4pm
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FEB 13
1619fest orlando
2022
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@ SOKO MARKETPLACE
721 New England Ave
Winter Park, FL
10am-5pm
festival schedule
FRI FEB 11, 2022
ART EXHIBIT @ HANNIBAL SQUARE
In partnership with the Hannibal Square Heritage Center
The “Community Collage” exhibition which will open February 11th, 2022. Featuring local fine artists: Arthur L Dawson’s, Julio Sanchez and more!
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“Community Collage” dives deeper into the creative genius behind the dynamic works by artists who have exhibited at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center Folk & Urban Art Festival over its 12-year history. These culturally and ethnically diverse artists—many of whom are self-taught—will share their paintings, jewelry, quilts, and sculptural works, along with their inspiration and artistic journeys in text panels and video. Co-curated by Folk & Urban Art festival creator and Heritage Center Manager Barbara Chandler and Patrick Noze, an Orlando-based Haitian American artist and educator.
So, mark your calendars!
SAT FEB 12, 2022
REBEL RUN 2022
Join us for our historic inaugural Rebel Run 5K. Register for the race as yourself or within a group/organization!
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Our two-day Black History Month Celebration continues on Saturday, February 12th, 2022, 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!
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After the race, enjoy light refreshments and a free cool-down yoga session sponsored by, 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 first field at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park. After the cool-down with Ms. Robinson, stay and enjoy the 1619 Fest Orlando Health and Wellness Fair. Enjoy connecting with Health and Wellness professionals of color all-day and enjoy a full day of festivities with live music, family and group play sponsored by Rene's Dynamic Sports Center. Please see our list below for the following family play activities:
SUN FEB 13, 2022
1619FEST ORLANDO
Celebrating Black History Month in Honor of "1619" featuring local performers, vendors, workshops, and more!
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On Sunday, February 13th, 2022, come celebrate The SOKO Marketplace’s 3rd anniversary! The SOKO Marketplace is Hannibal Square’s economic empowerment engine for businesses owned and operated by people of color that takes place at Shady Park weekly. Enjoy musical performances and vendors all-day as we celebrate the restoration of Black business to the historic African American Neighborhood of Hannibal Square, in Winter Park, FL, founded in 1881.
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At 1:00 p.m., join us for a special panel discussion "Maafa to Freedom" Surviving, Thriving, Resilience!" – the discussion will cover the importance of remembering our collective experiences and defining our lived experience by African terminology. How do we regain our collective identity? How do we heal as a people? How are we adjusting to our current environments? Participants will include Dr. Kevin Washington and distinguished guests.
Kevin Washington (Mwata Kairi), Ph.D., is an Afrikan-Centered psychologist licensed in Florida and Washington, DC. He has taught/lectured at several colleges nationally and internationally. He has been featured on NBC Universal (BEN), National Alliance to End Homelessness, Roland Martin as well as Onyx Magazine, Essence Magazine, Vocal Point, and many other national and international organizations. He is a Past President of the Association of Black Psychologists and is currently an Associate Professor and Head of the Sociology and Psychology at Grambling State University, the National Director of Black Marriage Day, and the founder of Ubuntu Psychology through which he provides culturally-relevant trauma-informed care and interventions, trainings and workshops. To discover more about Dr. Washington preceding our event, please visit www.mwataspeaks.com.
For information about our festival's schedule of activities, please see our website at https://www.equitycouncilcorp.org/1619, or check out our social media pages on Instagram and Facebook @1619FestOrlando and @rebel_run for a list of ongoing festival activities.
This festival is Open and Free to the public. However, some events require ticketing; tickets can be purchased through this Eventbrite page. Also, Vendor opportunities are available. Please go to: https://www.equitycouncilcorp.org/vendors, for further details if interested in vendor details or contact equitycouncilcorp@gmail.com.
Come together for Black History Month and embrace this years 1619Fest Orlando theme "Maafa to Freedom" Surviving, Thriving, Resilience!
“We are powerful because we have survived, and that is what it is all about- survival and growth.”
― Audre Lorde
1619 FEST ORLANDO SCHEDULE
FEB
12
SAT
REBEL RUN
HEALTH & WELLNESS FEST
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REBEL RUN FESTIVAL
Runner Admission: $35 per person
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6:00 AM: Check-in Registration
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7:00 AM: Race Prep
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7:30 AM: Race Starts
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8:45 AM: Race Ends
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9:00 AM: Rebel Run Awards
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HEALTH & WELLNES FEST
Admission: FREE
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10:00 AM: Festival Begins
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Featuring health & wellness local vendors!
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10:00 AM. to 11:00 AM (Group Exercise) – All Ages
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12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (Squid-ish Games) All ages, 2 Teams
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2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (Kick Ball) – All Ages, 2 Teams
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CONCERT SERIES
Concert Admission: FREE
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STARTS 10:00AM - 4:00PM ​
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Iman Music
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Revo Love 407
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Kristen Warren Music
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Lord Maji
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Dell Shavon
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Manvee
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S.T.O.M.P
OPEN TO PUBLIC
SUN
FEB
13
1619FEST
FEATURING: LIVE! FILM & PANEL DISCUSSION
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SOKO MARKETPLACE @ 1619 FESTIVAL
Concert Admission: FREE
On Sunday, February 13th, 2022, come celebrate The SOKO Marketplace’s 3rd anniversary! The SOKO Marketplace is Hannibal Square’s economic empowerment engine for businesses owned and operated by people of color that takes place at Shady Park weekly. Enjoy musical performances and vendors all-day as we celebrate the restoration of Black businesses to the historic African American Neighborhood of Hannibal Square, in Winter Park, FL, founded in 1881.
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02.
FILM & PANEL DISCUSSION
Discussion Admission: $20 per person
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1:00 PM - "SANKOFA": FILM SHOWING
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3:00 PM - PANEL DISCUSSION FEAT. Dr. Kevin Washington and distinguished guests.
OPEN TO PUBLIC
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CONCERT SERIES
Concert Admission: FREE
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Dr. Kevin Washington
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Jazz the Real
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The Constaance Frequency
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Maria Bryant
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King of Bop
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O.U.R.S Band