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  • Kunta Kinte Festival in Annapolis

    Kunta Kinte Festival in Annapolis

    By Leticia McFadden

    We will be setting up our pop-up shop at the Kunte Kinte Festival on September 13, 2025 at the Navy-Marine Corp Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. This family friendly festival celebrates...

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  • Self-care, an Expression of Self-Love

    Self-care, an Expression of Self-Love

    By Leticia McFadden

    Self-care can be defined as taking an active role in preserving, improving, and protecting one’s overall health. It is both an act of prevention and intervention.  It is an expression of...

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  • Anne Arundel County's Juneteenth Festival

    Anne Arundel County's Juneteenth Festival

    By Leticia McFadden

      Celebrate freedom and culture at the Anne Arundel County's Juneteenth Two-Day Festival in Crownsville, Maryland. This year's theme, "160 Years-A Legacy of Resistance," promises a day filled with history,...

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  • Juneteenth Festival 2025 Bowie, MD

    Juneteenth Festival 2025 Bowie, MD

    By Leticia McFadden

    Come celebrate and shop with us at the Annual Juneteenth Festival this weekend at Allen Pond Park in Bowie, Maryland. There will be something for the whole family including fun,...

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  • The MLK Parade & African Diaspora Festival

    The MLK Parade & African Diaspora Festival

    By Leticia McFadden

    The M.L.K. Parade and African Diaspora Festival in Annapolis, Maryland is a dynamic event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the African diaspora. From traditional music and dance performances...

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  • Black History Expo

    Black History Expo

    By Leticia McFadden

    We will be setting up shop at the Black History Expo on February 15, 2025 in Columbia, MD. The theme this year is African Americans in Labor. There will be...

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  • The Sunrise of a New Year

    By Leticia McFadden

    The different aspects of our individual and collective lives are a reflection of the different aspects of nature. The slow setting of the sun with its beautiful hues represent the...

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  • Capital City Kwanzaa Festival 2024

    Capital City Kwanzaa Festival 2024

    By Leticia McFadden

    We will be setting up shop at the Capital City Kwanzaa Festival in Richmond, Virginia. This event features high vibrations and performances with an infusion of educational experiences. It will...

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  • Haitian Metal Art

    Haitian Metal Art

    By Leticia McFadden

    The history of Haiti demonstrates the determination, resilience, and strength of its people. Haiti was once dominated by white colonialism. Toussaint L’Ouverture, a Haitian general led a rebellion against France...

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  • The 411 on Natural Soap

    The 411 on Natural Soap

    By Leticia McFadden

      Natural soap is a tantalizing treat for both your senses and skin. Natural soap is made via two methods: the cold process technique or the hot process technique. The...

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  • The Power of Journaling

    The Power of Journaling

    By Leticia McFadden

    Journaling is a powerful and transformative tool that aids in growth and the healing process across generations. As a former Baltimore City public school teacher, I had my students maintain...

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