Ã÷ÐǺÚÁÏ invites the community to attend the 2nd Annual Letting OUR Voices Be Heard, a free event open to all, celebrating Black heritage and culture. The event takes place on Sunday, February 23, 1:00–5:00pm in the Clarke Center at Ã÷ÐǺÚÁÏ. As an added twist, this year’s event encourages attendees to come wearing ‘90s-style clothing.
The Black History Month event will feature dozens of Black performers and Black-owned businesses, including live music, dancers, vocalists, instrumentalists, inspirational Black speakers, poets, visual artists, and others. DJ Tim Allen will infuse the event with the music of Black culture, and drawings for giveaways will take place throughout the day.
Performers (subject to change)
1:30pm Show
Shiloh Baptist Youth Choir (Musical Group)
Kevin Booker, Jr. (Spoken Word/Rap)
Mikayla Kennedy (Spoken Word)
Donte Looney (Rap)
New London High School Dance Team (Hip Hop Dance)
2:30pm Show
Shamica Frasier (Speaker)
Dance Ministry of Shiloh Baptist Church (Gospel Liturgical Dance)
Sarah Serenity (Spoken Word/Poet)
Crystal Christie (Singer)
Nadya Maria Hudson (Spoken Word/Poet)
Shaelene Berrio (Spoken Word/Poet)
James Hodge & Gizelle Tircuit (Dance)
3:30pm Show
Alton Skinner (Instrumentalist)
Jordan Bostick (Singer)
Hope Kisakye (Spoken Word)
Caleb Cobb (Spoken Word/Poet)
Elite Dance Team/TVE Dance Studio (Group Dance)
Ni-Tasia Sutton/Braid Hive (Speaker/Hair Show)
4:30pm Show
Blooming Into Greatness (Group Dance)
Deion Kelly (Singing)
Emmanuella Prempeh (Spoken Word/Poet)
Maurice Steele (Gospel Rapper)
Hartford Proud Drill and Drum (Drill and Drum)
Osaretin Erhunmwunse (Pianist/Spoken Word)
Vendors & Organizations (subject to change)
African Adornments
African American Society
Classic Jackson Arts
CMON Enterprises LLC
Flavours of Life
I Am Moisture
Iconic Brand
InondaWrites, LLC
Intervarsity
Jane Doe No More
Learning Advantage Network Diversified
Magnolia Wellness, LLC
Marvin Espy Gallery of Fine Art
Michael Watts Apparel
Mr. Creekburn Studios
Nailah’s Naturals
National Council of Negro Women
New London NAACP
NO_ONE
Sweet Lil Details LLC
The Samaritan House Inc.
DJ: Tim Tallent
Band: The LMR Experience
Food Trucks
Mamado-Caribbean
Uncle D’s Blazin’ BBQ