Mission and Objectives The mission of the Colorado Black Arts Festival is to seek to involve the total community in helping to establish self-reliance, believing that pride in one’s culture is the foundation for long- term stability and prosperity. The Colorado Black Arts Festival strives to develop, promote and celebrate African arts and culture in Colorado. Towards the fulfillment of its mission, the CBAF is committed to the following objectives: ((Raise the level of appreciation for the role that Black arts and culture play in the development, growth and well-being of the community. ((Provide a medium for local Black talent in the area of visual and performing arts. ((Educate and stimulate cultural awareness. ((Cultivate harmony, pride, self-esteem, and unity.
The Colorado Black Arts Festival (CBAF) was founded in 1986 to develop, promote and celebrate African arts and culture in Colorado. The festival draws an audience of over 40,000 guests each year. The Colorado Black Arts Festival, a 501(c)(3) organization, has become the fifth largest event of its kind in the United States. The Colorado Black Arts Festival is a family oriented event that is free and open to the entire Colorado community. The Colorado Black Arts Festival offers it guests the opportunity to explore African culture through the visual arts, music, dance, hands-on art activities, a people’s market place, and ethnic foods to delight the palate.
Greetings We are happy that after 33 years, the Colorado Black Arts Festival has a legacy of presenting arts and cultural programing in the visual, performing and literary arts in Colorado. We believe it is important to offer programming that nurtures the creativity and support the talent and aspirations of artist of all ages and at all stages of their development. We want to give thanks to the Colorado community, for without you, this would not have been possible. This years’ festival theme, InnerVisions…OuterVisions, emphasizes that inward reflection of one’s creative spirit and imagination can be expressed outwardly through visual, performing, and literary arts. It is through this reflection and expression that one can take pride in a cultural legacy, past, present, and future. We hope that during our 33rd annual event, you will take the opportunity to visit as many venues as possible and take part in the activities our staff have worked hard to offer you. You will find activities in our Health Highways Pavilion, Joda Village Stage and Compound, the Children’s Pavilion and you can even be introduced to participate in a Scavenger Hunt at our Information Booth. Don’t forget to check out the films featured in the Film Pavilion, dance to house music at the House-N-the Park Pavilion and enjoy some delectable eats that our food vendors have prepared just for you. So, please enjoy and experience! I want to thank our Board of Directors and committed volunteer staff who work year-round to make the Festival a memorable event. We want to thank our energetic and dedicated volunteers who work to make our event a success. Thank you to our sponsors, community partners, and patrons; we appreciate your support! M. Perry Ayers Founder and Artistic Director
Greetings On behalf of the team, I welcome you to the Colorado Black Arts Festival. I would like to thank you for joining us as we commemorate 33 years of celebrating Black arts and culture in Colorado. We are excited to present the exceptional work of some of Colorado’s most talented and gifted visual and performing artists. “InnerVisions…OuterVisions”, the theme of this year’s Festival, underscores an inward reflection of one’s creative spirit and imagination which in turn is outwardly expressed through visual, performing, and literary arts. Festival organizers, as visionaries, have planned a number of activities within the Joda Village Compound, Art Garden, and Children’s Pavilion to engage attendees and share creations on African and African Diaspora arts and culture. There’s something for everyone – from young to old. Festival 2019 features the outstanding annual Boogaloo Celebration Parade, two stages of exciting performances, the popular Watu Sakoni People’s Market Place, Art Garden, and more. Among the many highlights of the Festival, don’t forget to visit our Opalanga Pugh Children’s Pavilion for Art and Learning where children can participate in fun arts and crafts activities. I want to extend a special thanks our sponsors and community partners who support this event. In recognition of their support we encourage our audience to take special note of our sponsors and community partners. Let us patronize these business and organizations to let them know how appreciative we are that they care about an event that supports the interest of the African American residents of Colorado. Last, but not least, thanks to the Festival audience who believe in our mission and feel it is important to keep the legacy of African American arts and culture alive. Your support of the arts is very much appreciated. LaTonya Agee Chairman of the Board
AIM Global and Immersion Schools Crisanta Duran Denver Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Denver Elite Honor Guard – American Legion Wallace Simpson Historical Post 29 Ladies of the 303 Ladies of the Essence Novus Glass Old Skool Rollers Car Club Platinum Divaz Praise Soldiers Red Shied Divine Dynasty Shakers Step4Health Taste of Ethiopia The Democratic Party of Denver The Over the Hill Drill Team from Omaha, Nebraska The Phenomenal Group Denver
The March of Nations of the African Diaspora will be populated by community participants traditionally attired for the special occasion it is! Representatives will carry their country’s flag as they promenade toward the festival grounds, flaunting an array of colors and creative design. The parade will also feature floats, and Igeles designed by float enthusiast Perry Ayers.
11:00 – 12:00 DJ Foxy
R&B/Funk/Hip Hop
12:15 – 1:00
The Chipman Hancock Collective
Jazz Fusion/Neo-Soul
1:15 – 2:00
The Sheldon Johnson Band
R&B/Funk/Soul
2:15 – 3:00
Rex Peoples and The X Factor
Blues
3:15 – 4:00
The Mary Louise Band
R&B/Soul/Pop
4:15 – 4:40
Ron Ellison (The voice of the Delfonics) with The MilesApart Band
Classic R&B
5:00 – 6:15
One on One & The MilesApart Band Classic R&B Commemorating Motown’s 60th Anniversary
7:00 – 8:30
Eric Darius
Contemporary Jazz
DJ Foxy will be spinning sounds in between acts
11:30 – 12:00 DJ Ricky Olguin – Gospel Music 12:00 – 2:00
The Kings Corner Top 20 Music Countdown featuring:
Rico Wint, Spirit of Grace, Jordan Simpkins, Larea Edwards,
RBC Children’s Choir, Miss. Chope, Jr., Dante Pride, and Kymore
2:10 – 2:25
J. L. Thompson Dancers
2:30 – 2:50
True Light Baptist Church
2:55 – 3:25
In His Presence Team
3:25 – 3:50
The Vibration/JCOC Band
3:55 – 4:20
Sparkle Hill Gospel Group
4:25 – 4:50
Sia Chandler and The Decades of Love
5:00 – 5:30
Louise Duncan Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Awards Ceremony – Recipient, Mrs. Marilyn Joyce Robertson
6:00 – 7:00
Le′Andria Johnson with the Restoration Christian Fellowship Church Choir
International recording artist, elite Jazz/R&B/Pop saxophonist, composer, producer, songwriter and vocalist…Eric Darius’ list of titles easily illustrates the well of talent from which he fearlessly pushes all musical boundaries. He expertly crosses genres, creating a distinctively fresh sound and approach that is uniquely his own. Raised in a home that fostered and encouraged his interests, his musical immersion began at age nine after he was given a saxophone for his birthday. By age eleven, he was touring worldwide with Sonny LaRosa as a member of America’s Youngest Jazz Band. By thirteen, under the management of his father, he’d struck out on his own. Darius’ musicality has produced seven highly acclaimed albums, two #1 hits and four Top 10 singles on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs Chart. Most recently Breakin’ Thru, the first release via his own independent label SagiDarius Music, debuted at #2 on the iTunes Top 40 U.S. Jazz Albums Chart and #13 on the Billboard Jazz Albums Chart. Eric Darius’ innovative style drew listeners in early and will undoubtedly keep them hooked on his unique sound for years to come.
Pastor, singer, musician, and songwriter…the extraordinary combined talents and showmanship of Gospel singer-songwriter Le’Andria Johnson have made her a Grammy Award winner and a Stellar Award double awardee. Born into a musical family in Palatka, Florida, she began singing early on in her father’s church where she later served as the praise and worship leader. Winning Season three of the BET gospel-singing competition, Sunday Best, propelled her co-written hit, “I Shall Leap Into My Destiny” into the #1 spot on the Billboard Gospel Albums Chart. Soon after, her debut album, The Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson reached #1 on the U.S. Billboard Gospel Albums Chart, #3 on the U.S. Billboard Independent Albums Chart, and #24 on the Billboard 200. Her nontraditional ministries, philanthropic outreach and distinctive voice have lead fans on a journey of inspiration, celebration, and connection. Open about her own voyage of faith, while filming Preachers of Atlanta, she has said her hands-on, “meet them where they are” approach of ministering the Gospel opens the way for conversation and sharing of testimonies with those who would otherwise not. Multifaceted and heavenly gifted, Ms. Johnson’s awakening continues.
Friday, July 12 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Youth Performances including J.E.U.S. DJ Bomaye Jonathan Mxkobi Subtaranitis Park Hill’s Fantastic Music, Dance and Stories camp directed by Baba Kenneth Grimes Saturday, July 13 11:00 Welcome 11:30 Griot Storytelling with Elder Santemu 12:00 Drum Circle lead by Brother Clyde 1:00 Intergenerational Women’s African Dance and Drumming Ensemble (IWADDE) 2:00 History of Black Dance 2:45 E.J. Holmes-Smooth Jazz 3:30 The Wiz teaser 4:00 Visions Performing Arts Company student performers: J.E.U.S., Bumpo, Will Markey, Trevor Hines, Freestyle session with M.C.’s 5:00 Spoken Word 6:00 Artist Panel: Spoken word; Emanuel Comedian; Paisha Love-Singer; Janai Love-Dancer 6:00 Visions Performing Arts Company Closing Sunday, July 14 11:30 Griot Storytelling with Elder Santemu 12:00 Welcome Drum Circle lead by Brother Clyde 1:00 Intergenerational Women’s African Dance and Drumming Ensemble (IWADDE) class 2:00 Visions Performing Arts Company History of Black praise featuring: VPAC Gospel act 2:30 The Wiz teaser 3:15 Call to Action 3:30 Deon Wilson-R&B Singer/ Songwriter 4:00 Visions Performing Arts Company Closing
The Colorado Black Arts Festival’s goal is to unite and enlighten the entire Colorado community through visual presentations, music, dance, special exhibitions and food that showcase the African American and African Diaspora experience. Innovative programming was designed around this year’s theme and has been woven into Festival favorites, as well as programs and activities to entertain and enrich the entire family. For young minds, we have the Opalanga D. Pugh Children’s Pavilion for Art and Learning that is a fun and interactive learning place for children ages 2-13. It is a venue for children and the entire family to create, learn and have fun. There are culturally relevant activities and education for enlightenment and entertainment. The Children’s Pavilion is a place for the entire family. Boogaloo Celebration Parade’s Parade organizers are excited to have Denver’s renowned and beloved DeeJay, Al Your Pal return as emcee for the parade this year. This highly anticipated festival event is down 22nd Ave between Downing and York Streets. It is a festive, colorful, and elaborate showcase of community pride that will thrill parade spectators-both young and old alike. The parade will end at the main archway of Denver City Park. Claim your spot early to see the pageantry of the parade. The crowds are never disappointed as they feel the energy and excitement while watching drill and drum teams, step teams, youth groups, civic groups, and colorful themed floats. The Kuumba Stage is the Colorado Black Arts Festival’s creativity performing arts stage. Saturday’s stage will feature Neo-Soul, R&B, Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Funk and Hip Hop. Sunday’s stage will feature Urban Gospel, Traditional Gospel, Praise Dancers, Youth Gospel Performances, and Contemporary Gospel. The African American Visual Arts Row is a prominent venue for all to enjoy and purchase artwork of professional and emerging artist. Noted elite African American Visual Artists will exhibit their finest original works. An all media show will include paintings, oils, acrylics and watercolors, drawings, etchings, pen, ink, charcoal, and folk art and more. The Health Highways Pavilion is a fun and engaging zone designated for all things health and wellness! It’s an interactive health experience that is informative, engaging, and lots of fun for the whole family. It’s where we’ll address health disparities with hands on education, games and information to promote healthier lifestyles. You can also get a free health screening by licensed health professionals. The Film Pavilion, sponsored by Xfinity, will feature interesting films written, produced and directed by African Americans and films with a majority African-American cast. You will also see documentaries about Blacks in Colorado. Some of the films that will be featured for viewing pleasure include “Black Panther”, “Rise From The Ashes”, a film by local film writer and producer, Gracie Phoenix. This film was selected by the Audience Awards 2018 Social Political Shots Film Festival, Toronto International Nollywood
Film Festival, Festival International Du Film Pan African, and The African Film Festival (TAFF). Get your popcorn at the Film Pavilion’s concession stand and enjoy the show. The Joda Village Stage and Compound The Joda Village Stage showcases creative interpretations of Brazilian, Caribbean and African drum and dance, spoken word, African roots music, and Reggae. Demonstrations in West African drum and dance Capoeira will be given in Joda Village. On Sunday come join in our free morning African drum and dance class. A beautiful short play “African Stories and Folklore” will be presented by Baba Ken Grimes and special guest. Scavenger Hunt is for festival attendees of all ages exploring for answers to “the clues”. There are questions about renowned African American visual, literary and performing artist. Questions regarding the commemoration of 2019 being the 400th year since Africans were forcibly taken to North America during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. The Scavenger Hunt should prove to be an educational experience. This is a fun family or friend activity. The “Watu-Sakoni” People’s Marketplace is the heart of an African village. The Festival’s Watu Sokoni is where you can enter a place decked with colorful merchandise, handmade crafts, and aromas to titillate the senses. Whether you are looking to adorn the body with beautiful and unique clothing, exotic jewelry, fabrics, headgear, beadwork or natural balms and oils, the market is where you can find it. You will also find home décor, and African artifacts, In the marketplace, you also can take advantage of many special services and resources from non-profit and socio-civic organizations. Food Courts will have an assortment of tasty and affordable food offerings prepared and presented by local restaurants, caterers and confectionaries. The food court will feature delicious foods from the American South, the African continent, the Caribbean, and American favorites at affordable prices. Art Garden sponsored by Meow Wolf, is a principal venue for all to enjoy. The Art Garden is set along a grassy and tree garlanded path within the festival grounds. Set among large sculptures will be bottle trees. See and learn the history of the bottle tree that has its African roots in the Congo area of Africa in the 9th Century A.D. The Art Garden will also feature other art gems for your enjoyment. House -N- The Park presents talented DJs spinning some of the most soulful House music ever recorded. Get ready to take a musically spiritual journey. Be ready to dance and be uplifted. It’s what Soulful House was made to do! DJs scheduled to grace the turntable include special guest SpeedTopia, DJ Ice, DJ Halapeno, and DJ Rafig of the Jersey Crew, and DJ Vaughn Marques from Chicago. Car Show will feature community car clubs displaying their treasured and well preserved hot-rods and vintage cars for festivalgoers to enjoy and discuss with the owners.
1988 Louise Duncan Jess E. Dubois
Jazz Pianist Sculptor/Painter
1989 Lula Jacobs Shelly Rhynn 1990 Marguerite Baker Robert White
Painter Musician/Saxophonist Dancer/Choreographer Musician/Trumpet
1991 Ernestine McClain-Smith Dancer/ Choreographer Charlie Burrell Musician/Bassist 1992 Charlotte Cowens Musician/Pianist Adetungi Joda Dancer/Drummer/ Choreographer 1993 Mildred Waters Author/Children’s Books George Morrison Sr. Musician/Vocalist 1994 Joyce Marie Davis Dr. Cornelius Stripling
Musician/Pianist Photographer
1995 Lucy Walker Edward R. Battle
Theatre Jazz Vocalist
1996 Claudette Sweet J.C. Tunson
Gospel Vocalist Sculptor
1997 Oyedele Oginga
Artist/Drummer
1998 Nate Yarborough
Musician/Drummer
1999 Jonathan Parker
Theatre Productions
2000 Leticia Williams
2003 Joe Keel
Musician/Pianist
2004 Paul Stewart
Museum Curator
2005 James Van Buren
Blues Vocalist
2006 Jonnie Mae Stewart Musician/ Vocalist/Lyricist 2007 Mr. John Henderson Denver’s First African-Amer. Architect 2008 Cleo Parker Robinson Dancer/ Choreographer 2009 Reverend Hayward Hobbs Pastor/Musician/ Vocalist 2010 Jo Button Keel Opalanga Pugh*
Dancer Storyteller and Griot
2011 Roxanne Brown
Jazz Vocalist
2012 Darrell Anderson
Fine Artist
2013 Hazel Miller
Blues/R&B Vocalist
2014 Kenneth Grimes Writer/Director/ Actor/Storyteller 2015 Bennie L. Williams 2016 Jack Price II
Dancer/Choreographer
2001 Billy Tolles
2017 Largressa Munnerlyn
Vocalist/Musician
2002 Perry Ayers
2018 Bataki C. Cambrelen
Honorary/Artist
*Posthumous Award
Pianist/ Choral Conductor Visual Artist Gospel Vocalist Musician/Drummer
Marilyn Joyce Robertson, affectionately known as ‘Joyce’ by family and friends, was born in El Paso, Texas on July 25, 1944. Innately talented, her musical abilities emerged surprisingly early on. Guided by melodies from the church hymns sung by her grandmother, she began playing piano by ear at age three and later writing spontaneous songs she collectively referred to as, “Joyce’s Boogie”. Musical education and playing for others made for a busy, but fondly remembered, early childhood. Piano lessons began at age five for herself and elder sister Alberta (Bert), with whom she was particularly close. Organ instruction began at age ten. While a fourth grader at Alta Vista Elementary School, she was providing piano accompaniment for Sunday school services at two area churches; catching a bus as soon as the first service finished so she arrived in time to begin playing for the second! In 1960, at the age of sixteen, her family moved to Colorado. She was enrolled as a junior at Manual High School, in Denver, where she continued to be involved in singing as well as accompanying choirs and various school programs. In 1968, Joyce formed The Marilyn Robertson Singers. For many years, the group broadcast live every Sunday morning on the Freeman “Cosmo” Harris Gospel Radio Program that aired on KBPI FM Radio. While employed by Denver Public Schools as a Teacher Aid in the Vocal Music Department at Manual High School, from 1971 - 1978, Joyce worked with Dr. Joyce Marie Davis. A true friendship developed and after years of encouragement by her friends, Dr. Moses C. Davis and Dr. Joyce Marie Davis, she graduated, Magna Cum Laude, in 1990 from Metropolitan State College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. Immediately re-employed by Denver Public Schools upon completion of her degree, Joyce went on to teach music at John Amesse Elementary School, Knight Fundamental Academy, Ashley Elementary School, Hallett Elementary School, Greenlee Elementary School, Gove Middle School, Cole Middle School, East High School, and Manual High School. She retired in 2001 after 17 years of remarkable service. Marilyn’s musical career has taken her to heights which she’d never thought to dream. She accompanied the likes of Jesse Dixon, Dorothy Simmons, and Shirley Caesar on various projects and performances as well as Edna Joyce Tate Robinson on her CD Free to Be. She went on to co-found the singing group Joy…all while providing a huge list of churches and organizations with dedicated distinction: Blacks in Government National Training Conference, Bethany Lutheran Church, Sam Carey Bar Association Convention, Colorado Interfaith Choir, Denver City-Wide Martin Luther King Community Choir, National Baptist Convention, Thomas Dorsey National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses Inc., NAACP National Convention, Miss Black Colorado, and Metropolitan State College Choir, as example. Joyce also maintains memberships in American Choral Directors Association, Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Marilyn Joyce Robertson’s love of music began and remains rooted in her strong faith. She has ministered musically every 3rd Sunday of the month for many years at Highline Rehab and though a member of Campbell Chapel AME Church, it is not uncommon for her to be called upon to assist other congregations that find themselves in need of a musician for Sunday morning worship service.
Antoinette Cauley’s major muse is music, rap music in particular. The Phoenix, Arizona painter uses music to consciously explore personal, social and racial struggles in an attempt to engage her audience in conversations about these hard to tackle issues. Cauley ties childhood traumas that lead to the feelings of growing up too fast to the unconventional portraits of young girls portraying famous rap personas. By using the grisaille painting technique, she achieves enamoring portraitures with a strong depth of field. Antoinette is also a big advocate for giving back to the community, she can be found teaching painting and art theory to the youth during her free time. AntoinetteCauleyArt.Com
The Opalanga D. Pugh Children’s Pavilion for Art and Learning is a fun and interactive area for children ages 2 – 13 to learn and engage in activities of the African diaspora. The children will construct lanterns or journals that reflect this year’s festival theme-InnerVisions … OuterVisions to take home. Portraits of African American scientists, artists, writers, and other innovative African Americans will serve as inspiration and remind them of the contributions of these brilliant minds to American society. A pioneering idea for the pavilion is the art and artistry of Double Dutch. The game is an integral piece of African-American culture that came to life on the streets of New York City. The sound of the feet as they touchdown echoes traditional African rhythms; so, although separated by place and time, African traditions remain within African American culture. This activity is about preserving the legacy and the history of Double Dutch. Rounding out this segment of activities are other fun games that include jump rope jam, hula-hoop, hopscotch and hand clapping games from every childhood neighborhood and school yard play. The Denver Zoo will bring live animals and bio-facts for the children to experience that are native to the African continent. The children will discover the marvels of natural engineering. They will explore the secrets of nature’s best flyers by building and experimenting with wing structures inspired by insects, birds, and bats with Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The children will have a free picture taken as they escape the grasp of the talons of a hawk in front of a green screen. The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library will share culture storybook readings.
With each visit to a health & wellness exhibitor festivalgoers will earn a health badge making them eligible to enter a drawing for a free African Ancestry DNA kit or other prizes! The Health Highways Pavilion is a fun and engaging zone designated for all things health and wellness! It’s an interactive health experience that is informative, engaging, and lots of fun for the whole family. It’s where we’ll address health disparities with hands on education and information to promote healthier lifestyles. Community health organizations will be there to connect with the public in a meaningful and impactful way. Bring the family for Health & Nutrition Bingo. Learn body basics while building your own DNA. Take a moment to relax and explore new ways to de-stress; align your chi with acupuncture. Stop by and get that blood pressure checked to know if you’re too high or low! GOT WATER? The hydration station will be flavorful and refreshing so no one runs out of gas before taking a spin in the Diabetic Demo. Come sample the latest healthful offerings from community chefs and take home some fresh produce from the famers market. Don’t take detours on your path towards happiness! Drive with caution on life’s unpaved roads! STOP unhealthy behaviors and Merge onto Healthy Highways! First Aid Station is located here and staffed by EMT/Paramedics. Nurses are also present on festival grounds.
African Americans have had a long and rather complex history in the American motion picture industry. Early depictions of African Americans in movies was disparaging as they were often cast as slaves, servants, mammies, coons, and otherwise any sort of buffoonery. Then to current roles in award winning feature films portraying Blacks with a bit more diversity and positive images including heroes and heroines. The third annual Colorado Black Arts Festival Film Pavilion sponsored by Xfinity will take a look at documentaries and short films that take on issues from racism to history of Blacks in Denver Colorado.
BLACK PANTHER - After the death of his father, T’Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. . 12 YEARS A SLAVE – The film is an adaptation of the 1853 slave memoir of Solomon Northup in the years before the Civil War. Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the South. REBELS REMEMBERED - The history of the Civil Rights movement in Colorado is captured in riveting detail by director Dick Alweis in the Rebels Remembered documentary series. RISE FROM THE ASHES - Produced by local writer and producer, Gracie Phoenix, tells her story as survivor of a covert narcissistic ex-husband.
Also, there will be feature films starring, written, directed and/or produced by African American in the movie industry. Grab your bag of popcorn and enjoy the show! We are happy to present:
If you are considering or have decided to embrace your natural hair you must visit the Natural Hair Pavilion. Within the Pavilion, you will find a place that is both fun and educational. Hair experts will be on hand with demonstrations and tutorials to guide you through maintaining and styling your natural textured tresses. Before you leave will know how to rock your natural hair with the rest of them. You also will be exposed to the best of natural hair care products. Besides the natural hair care products, these experts will also expose you to natural skin care products that will do wonders for your skin. You will leave the pavilion equipped with information on how to care for your hair and skin without using products that contain harmful chemicals. There will be a barber on hand to offer line ups and cuts for the fellas and ladies alike.
House -N- The Park presents talented DJs spinning some of the most Soulful House music ever recorded. Get ready to take a musically spiritual journey. Be ready to dance and be uplifted. It’s what Soulful House was made to do! House, created in Chicago as the disco era came to its end, spawned a musical craze spanning over three decades to become the global phenomenon it is today. A sound that’s ever evolving from the pioneer roots of DJ masters like: Frankie Knuckles, Chip E, Steve Silk Hurley, Farley Jackmaster Funk to name a few. DJ producers like Louie Vega, Tony Humphrey, DJ Spen, Timmy Regisford continue to create, shape and progress the sound and movement. SPINNING ALL FESTIVAL WEEKEND July 12th – 14th from Noon – 8 P.M. DJS SCHEDULED TO GRACE THE TURNTABLES: Special guest: “Face The Base Records” SpeedTopia The Jersey crew: Eric Isom (“DJ Ice”), DJ Halapeno, and DJ Rafig DJ Vaughn Marques from Chicago DENVER’S OWN: Deejay Dre’ DJ Brick Lee DJ Happy John
We also thank the following for their extraordinary support of this production.
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MARKETPLACE Mohammadou Cisse New Awakening Clothing Filetta’s Couture Boutique KACI African Exports Kannada By Cynthia Amour Boutique Akente Express Trends of Africa Tinga Tinga International Turners Creations Besida ARTS & CRAFTS House of TIJO LLC. Serein Naturals bamboozle Mistezzs Smiles Itia Creations CAJ Africa Jewelry By Sankofa Beauty Fanatic llc BELLARENDA PALACE ronis artistic hands Seylon LLC Pure Shea Store Crowned By Nke, LLC Aboriginal Bling Blam! neat stuff Paris Omar Collection SOCIO-CIVIC Denver Public Library Center for African American Health Denver Zoo ACLU of Colorado Aurora Police Department Golden Police Department Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter Christ Embassy Aurora Colorado AIR National Guard
(AF) Denver Fire Department AGILE-DjDj Colorado Cross Disability Coalition Colorado Department of Transportation NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado 2020 Census GRASP Denver Museum of Nature & Science African Leadership Group 100 MenWhoCook FOOD COURT Veggie Soul Planet Mississippi Boy Cactus Corn Eats LLC Jumbos Catering Inc Dangerfield’s Shaved Ice Russo llc DBA Fry Boss Taste Of Soweto Big G’s BBQ CO International Flavors The Pikine Grill LLC Uncle Bo’s BBQ & Soul Food La Hacienda CORPORATE/SPECIAL EXHIBITORS Renewal By Andersen
FOUNDER AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
CBAF COORDINATORS
M. Perry Ayers
Jason McBride-Volunteer Program
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jerry Morgan-Festival Security
Latonya Agee- Chair
Joseph Neely-Festival Documentation
Derwin Powell-Vice-Chair
Joslyn Dorrelle-Kings Corner Youth Performances
Suzanne Anderson-Treasurer/Secretary M. Perry Ayers-Member Stephan Griffin-Member Jaz Merritt-Member Joseph Neely-Member CBAF STAFF Florence Ayers-Executive Director and Director of Development CBAF COORDINATORS Alisha Francis-Natural Hair Care Pavilion Amy Williams -VIP Hospitality Andre Blackman-House Music in the Park Antonio Parks-Joda Village Auset Ali– Joda Village Bernard Wesley- Gospel Stage Programming/Talent Acquisition
LaTonya Agee-Food Court Lesedi Manyothwane-Film Pavilion Linda Robinson-Website Jody Gilbert – Souvenir Program Book M. Perry Ayers-Louise Duncan Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award/ Special Art Projects/Joda Village Stage & Compound/ Parade Floats/Ground Trappings Marsha WatsonBoogaloo Celebration Parade/Concessions Markarius WilliamsYouthFest/Special Arts Projects Mohamadou Cisse-Marketplace Vendors Phaedra High-Natural Hair Care Pavilion Portia Malone – Volunteer Program Renee Robinson-Volunteer Program
Dana Manyothane-Vendor Support
Ron Ivory –Kuumba Stage
Deborah Walker-Gospel Stage Programming
Rhonda Coleman-Health Highways
DiJ Sparkx-On-site Radio Programming/Facebook Streaming
Roslyn Washington – Kuumba Stage
Elerie Archer-Health Highways/First Aid
Sandra Boggess-MontgomeryVIP Hospitality
Florence Ayers-Concessions/ Sponsors/Special Exhibitors
Sharon Dafondanouto-Young Entrepreneurs
Harryette MaloneHearns-Volunteer Program
Shondrela Jones-Opalanga D. Pugh Children’s Pavilion for Art & Learning
Iesia Kelly-Communications Director/ Social Media/Program Book
Suzanne Anderson- Festival Operations
Jack Price-Visual Artists/ Special Arts Projects
Thabo Manyothwane-Sanitation/Grounds
Jaleesa McIntosh –Vendors
Shawn Greene-Grounds/Sanitation
Terry Minggia-Kuumba Stage Manager Valerie JenkinsBoogaloo Celebration Parade/Concessions
Albus Brooks, Denver City Council Allegra “Happy” HaynesDenver Parks and Recreation Boney’s BBQ Brother Jeff Cultural Center Carol Cline-Denver Post Community CBAF community of supporters Chandra Ayers Chef David Diop-The Pikine Grill Chick-Fil-A (Quebec/Smith Rd) Chy Montoya Clyde Rocke Daphne Rice-Allen-Black American West Museum and Heritage Center Dave Ashton-KGNU Community Radio Denver365.com Donald Vaughn Dr. Donald Rice Einstein Bagels (Colorado Blvd/8th) Evelyn Barnes Hadiya Evans-Blair Caldwell AfricanAmerican Research Library Harryette Malone-Hearns Hope Center Ian Menzies-RC Events James Jones James Rowe Jason McBride Jeff Fard Karen Rocznik -Colorado & Company Jackie Wesley Jerome Jones- KLDC Radio Juliet Sebold Kara Polansky
Kathleen Berry-RC Events Kenneth Grimes Keya Flakes KT BBQ Mary Spillane –Comcast Niambi Oginga Oyedele Oginga Park Hill’s Fantastic Music, Dance and Stories Camp Papa John’s Pizza (Colfax/Downing) Papa Dia Pastor Del Phillips Pat Guest Paul Hamilton Pipkin/Braswell Funeral & Cremation Services Randy McCowan-Body of Christ News Renee Robinson Restoration Christian Fellowship Church Ricky Olguin Rosalind “Bee” Harris Rosalyn Horton Roxanne Brown Rueben Lorenzo Ryan Wells Scott Gilmore-Denver Parks and Recreation Starbucks (Colfax/Milwaukee) Steven Clayborn-Denver Police Department Sylvia Karaja Taylor Funeral & Cremation Services Ted Newsome-Denver Police Department Terry Nelson-Blair-Caldwell African-American Research Library Zulu Painter
OUTERVISIONS CIRCLE-$1,000+ Denver Councilman Albus Brooks Florence Ayers Pastor Del Phillips
KUUMBA CIRCLE $250-$999 Carmen Touré Dana Manyothane Denver Councilwoman Robin Kniech Dr. Donald Rice, DDS, PC Denver Councilwoman Mary Beth Susman Governor and Mrs. John Hickenlooper Pipkin-Braswell Funeral & Cremation Services Sharon Dafondanouto Taylor Funeral & Cremation Services The Pikine Grill Serge Patrick Kabongo
KEEPER CIRCLE-$10-$249 Adrienne Johnson Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous David Erickson-Pearson Deborah Walker Eddie Koen Elizabeth Cook Joyce Brooks King Soopers Portia Malone Silvia Agnona Valerie Jenkins
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