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FOR THE FEM IN YOU: BLACK AF – A BLACK HERSTORY CELEBRATION

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FOR THE FEM IN YOU: BLACK AF – A BLACK HERSTORY CELEBRATION

Sunday, Feb 25

12:00 PM–6:00 PM

Join the ICA and For the Fem in You for a celebration of Black love, joy, and freedom with live performances from poets, singer-songwriters, and African dancers; vegan soul food; Black history; and local BIPOC-owned businesses. Ages 18+ highly encouraged.

About For The Fem In You:
For The Fem In You is a Richmond-based non-profit centered around creating safe spaces for women. Their programming aims to support women mentally, physically, and spiritually through interactive monthly events, pop-up markets, community collaboration, festivals, and artist activations.

Featured DJs
EASE
Renee Melendez
DJ Shanghai

Performers
12 PM Kuumba West African Dance Co
1 PM Szaltana
2 PMSunflower Mo
3 PMAka$ha (@sheisakasha)
4 PM
Tiara & Andrew (@tiaranandrew)
5 PM
Shon Davis

Vendors
PGArtistry
Mecca Made 9 Studios
Lex Jewelry Designs
Studio Jupiter
Freedom Art By Malik
Keoni ColeArt
Anios Beauty
Melia Alleure Essentials
Elegba Folklore Society
Vegan Eats With Bri
ReRe’s Treats
Glorious Green
Shop Blk Beauty
Andrea Shops For You
The Book Lady

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