It is Black August and all eyes are focused on the city of Atlanta, the city that some refer to as The Black Mecca. Between August 14th and August 16th people from as far north as Canada travelled to Atlanta to participate in and commemorate the Black August 30th Anniversary and the 7th Annual Happily Natural Day. The Black August 30th Anniversary Weekend & 7th Annual Happily Natural Day served as a tribute dedicated to the promotion of political and cultural consciousness through art, fashion and music.
Happily Natural Day is an African Heritage festival committed to cultural awareness, holisitic health and social change. Happily Natural promotes the natural beauty of African people. Our festival features workshops, lectures, music and merchants with one of a kind products from around the globe. Our mission is to raise consciousness in the African community.
The 6th Annual Happily Natural reached over a thousand eager participants from all over the US. Held at Ginter Park Elementary School in Richmond Virginia; the grassroots festival received rave reviews for it's diverse African marketplace, culturally stimulating workshops and socially conscious Hip Hop, Spoken Word and Soul Music. Read More About Happily Natural Day
Would you like to help promote Happily Natural Day and help us raise funds for our next annual celebration at the same time? Designed by Goldi Gold of Jungle45; the HND Commemorative Limited Edition Tee is sure to catch attention where ever your travels take you.
Happily Natural Day is the only Mid-Atlantic summer festival that is solely dedicated to cultural awareness, holistic health and social change.
- Happily Natural Needs Your Support!! Through Collective Work & Responsibility we are able to continue HND. To continue the event we need:
- Volunteers: Logistics, Promotions & More
- Market Exhibitors: Natural Body & Haircare Products, Fashions & Accessories & Crafts
- Musicians: Soul, Hip-Hop, Spoken Word & Jazz
- Presenters: Health, Culture & Business Training
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What Folks Are Saying About HND
I think its a very positive outlet for the conscious community..there is nothing else like it.. no preservatives no additives just pure genuine enlightenment and opportunities for our people to network..be educated and informed and vibe with likeminded spirits
-Virginia Attendee
It brings to mind what Harlem Week, in New York, use to be like, before they became too commercial. Natural foods, the smell of incense, the sounds of the drums, what Africa once was.
-New York Attendee
I enjoyed the various speakers, and the various Vendors, and our various Family members and organizations representated in one place, all about US, The Black Family.
-DC Attendee
Overall, I had a wonderful experience. Really appreciated the opportunity to build with brothas and sistas from the mid-atlantic region…..thoroughly enjoyed myself and was very enlightened by every aspect of the event. The vendor fee was very reasonable and made it easier on travel expenses. I will definitely be in attendance next year. Thanks again;...peace.
-Virginia Attendee
In an honorable demonstration of collective work & responsibility (UJIMA); Allah's Universal Youth Center Inc. in conjunction with the Nation of Gods & Earths sponsored Children's Day/Youth Olympics at the 6th Annual Happily Natural Day.
Statistics show that African American women have the highest rates of being overweight. Recent studies show black children are more likely to be stricken with obesity. At Happily Natural we place a high emphasis on holistic health and were blessed to have high intensity activities for children in attendance at this year's celebration.
Winners were given 1st, 2nd & 3rd places medals for Track & Field events while all children recieved certificates of participation.
- Ashra Kwesi is a lecturer on ancient African history and religion. His compelling lectures are based on 27 years of historical expeditions in Africa, covering Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya and Ghana. Brother Kwesi presented a spirited, visually documented Power Point presentation designed to inspire and educate people of African descent.
Ashra Kwesi Speaks on African Education
- Mike Flo of RBG Family made a special guest appearance at Happily Natural 2008. Performing cuts from his new album "Less is More"; Flo's signature cadence and intense delivery brought Happily Natural attendees a refreshing taste of socially conscious Hip Hop music.
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- Professor Griff rose to fame as the "Minister Of Information" and leader of the S1W's (Security of The First World) with the revolutionary rap group Public Enemy. Formed in 1986, Public Enemy blazed a new path for rap with its intense, aggressive sound and provocative lyrics.
Professor Griff of Public Enemy Speaks
- Ashanti Alston Omowali is an anarchist activist, speaker, and writer, and former member of the Black Panther Party. He was also a member of the Black Liberation Army, and spent more than a decade in prison as a political prisoner. Ashanti is currently co-chair of the National Jericho Movement.
Former BPP Member: Ashanti Alston Speaks
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