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Letter from Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake .......

Letter from Shelonda Stokes, Producer ...................................

Letter from Cathy Hughes, Chair ..............................................

Honorary Advisory Board Members ..........................................

Sponsors ........................................................................................

Partners .........................................................................................

Program Schedule ......................................................................

Site Map .......................................................................................

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STEPHANIE RAWLINGS-BLAKE

Mayor

250 City Hall, 100 North Holliday Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Phone: 410.396.3835 fax: 410.576.9425 e-mail: [email protected]

July 2, 2011

A Message from Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake:

As Mayor of Baltimore, I am excited to welcome you to our great city for the African

American Festival. This weekend, Baltimore is home to one of the largest cultural

heritage festivals on the East Coast. Hundreds of thousands of people from Baltimore,

Washington, Virginia and throughout the region will converge on M&T Bank Stadium to

take part in this two-day festival of family, arts, and culture.

This year, the African American Festival has been reimagined through a partnership

between the City and greiBO Entertainment. We promise to captivate and excite visitors

with performances by local and nationally acclaimed artists, interactive exhibits and

family activities that promote the arts, history, and education. Interactive exhibits and

seminars devoted to financial literacy, health and wellness, careers and employment, and

home ownership will cultivate knowledge and help to build a better, safer, stronger

Baltimore.

While you are in Baltimore, I invite you to explore our historic city. Take the time to visit

our colorful neighborhoods, restaurants and shops, and most important, meet the people

who make this city unique.

Enjoy the 2011 African American Festival! We hope to see you next year.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

Mayor

Baltimore City



3 East Read Street | Baltimore, MD 21201p. 410.244.8861 f. 410.244.8862AfricanAmericanFestival.net

Dear Family,

It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to the 2011 African American Festival. This year’s theme:

A Celebration of Life, Music and Culture is a multi-dimensional expression of our ethnicity,

tradition, talent, culinary and artistic expertise!

The 2011 Festival is a new beginning of a thirty year old tradition. Our goal is to enrich our

audience with activities that highlight our history and illuminate our future. This Festival draws

over 300,000 attendees from across Maryland and the surrounding region. Our two days are filled

with excitement, fun, family friendly activities, and national entertainment headliners. More

than 150 sponsors, vendors, and communities groups are participating this year. It is a one-of-a

kind experience that provides attendees with the tools and resources they can take back to

their communities. This year we brand the festival with our Baltimore SuperStar Contest, Gospel

Competition and a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.

As a native Baltimorean, I am especially proud to be involved in such a wonderful project that

showcases our city. I want to personally thank Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the City of

Baltimore for entrusting greiBO to produce this unique experience. Our strength and success lies

in collaboration and teaming. The collective spirit of our Festival Steering Committee, dedicated

volunteers, partners and advisory board, is second to none. The generosity of our sponsors is the

engine that makes this all happen. You are to be commended for setting the bar of excellence.

Because of you, we are the largest African American festival on the east coast. Please make

sure you embrace the entire footprint. There are many hidden treasures that you will enjoy!

Sincerely,

Shelonda Stokes

Event Producer, African American Festival

CEO, greiBO Entertainment


Catherine L. Hughes Founder & Chairperson

Direct Dial: (301) 429-4610 Facsimile: (301) 429-3201 [email protected]

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Dear Friends:

On behalf of my Radio One family, I extend warm greetings to everyone attending the 2011

African American Festival in the wonderful city of Baltimore, Maryland.

It is a pleasure to serve as the chairperson of the Honorary Advisory Board, a distinction of great

pride. It has been delightful to work with Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, greiBO

Entertainment, and my fellow advisory board members.

The African American Festival has long been a part of Baltimore’s tradition. 2011 is both

pivotal and historic. Radio One’s Stone Soul Picnic is being presented at the African American

Festival for the first time this year. These two annual powerhouse events combined will make

this the summer signature event to attend.

Over the next two days, please take the time to explore and connect with the African American

Festival’s coordinators. It is incumbent upon us to make sure we leverage opportunities to

fellowship with our family and friends. Please use this festival to positively engage our young

people and honor our elders.

I am delighted to be a part of the 2011 African American Festival. Please accept my best wishes

for a fruitful event with more successes to come!

Sincerely,

Catherine L. Hughes

Founder & Chairperson

Radio One, Inc.

2011Honorary Advisory Board Members

Cathy Hughes, Chair Founder and ChairpersonRadio One, Inc.

Thomas E. WilcoxPresident and CEO Baltimore Community Foundation

Diane L. Bell-McKoy President and CEOAssociated Black Charities of Maryland

Dr. Walter G. Amprey PresidentAmprey & Associates

Monyka Berrocosa Founder and CEOMyCity4Her

Pless Jones, Sr. PresidentP & J Contracting Company, Inc.

Kevin Liles CEOKWL Enterprises

Dr. Reginald S. Avery PresidentCoppin State University

Michael A. BrownPrincipalMiles & Stockbridge, P.C.

Kenneth L. ThompsonPartnerVenable LLP

Karen Banfield Evans Executive DirectorThe Will & Jada Smith Family Foundation

J.P. GrantPresident and CEOGrant Capital Management, Inc.

Dr. David Wilson PresidentMorgan State University


of Maryland, Inc.

Thank youto the Sponsors of the 2011 African

American Festival.


Category Role Name

A D M I N I S T R A T I O N

Event Producer Shelonda Stokes

Project Manager Joseph White

Project Coordinator Blanche Steele

Chief of Staff Sharon Pinder

Event Administrator Vasama Williams

F I N A N C E & A D M I N I S T R A T I O N

Marshall City of Baltimore Liaison Baltimore City Foundation

Marva Williams

Accountant Arnold Williams

Bookkeeper Janet Yancy

C O M M U N I C A T I O N S

Marshall Communications Marshall Teminka Rawlings

Block Captains

Branding Howard Douglas

Public Relations Malkia McLeod

Marketing & Promotions Teminka Rawlings

Events Aikziwe Deveau

Social Media Marcy Crump

Film / Video Cassandra Fox

Photographer Mark Dennis

Photographer Edith Williams

S T R A T E G Y

Marshall Strategic Marshall Myra Blanchard

Block Captains

Sponsorship Margy Lafond Rhodes

Sponsorship Donna Fisher-Lewis

Entertainment Art Martin

Entertainment Darryl Pearson

Hotels Vasama Williams

Green Services Robert (Bob) Murrow

Emergency Services Lt. Milton Corbett

Emergency Services Captain Charline Stokes

Pedestrian Traffic Control Sgt. Sandra Butterfield

Artist Transportation Dwayne Greer

Private Security Joe Simpson

C O N T E N T

Marshall Content Marshal Theresa Hall

Block Captains

Health & Wellness Cassandra Stewart

Financial Literacy Darric Boyd

Art / History / Education Jasmine Richardson

Children Elen Sheares

Community Row Tanika Hawkins

Vendors Kimberly Tighman-Stevenson

Ambassadors Keesha Wallace

Ambassadors Valerie Stewart

I N F R A S T R U C T U R E

Marshall Co-Infrastructure Marshall Tim Conder

Block Captains Co-Infrastructure Marshall Shelia Goodwin

Site Design Randall Hughes

Production Support Terry Gunthrope

Production Manager (Culture Stage) Kayencha Daughtry

Production Assistant (Culture Stage) Gary Grooves

Electrical & Power Kenith Ching, Jr.

Equipment Marlon Walton

Electrical & Power Frank Chapman

Equipment JR (Brawley Evans, Jr.)

Waste Management, Ground Communications Charles McMillion

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1:45-2:30 Jeff Majors

2:30-3:00Opening Ceremony with Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

3:00-3:30 Marsha Ambrosius

3:30-5:30 Baltimore SuperStar Contest

5:00-10:00 Noel GourdineK’JonCJ HiltonWishCaddy Da DonL’il MoEstelleChrisette Michele

Host Hiphopcleopatra12:00 DJ Mix (DJ Harvey Dent)12:20 Isaac Parham1:00 Billy Lyve1:15 Black Sunn & 8101:45 Urban Foli2:15 Corey Mitchell2:30 ELLIS2:45 Skarr Akbar 3:00 C Clear3:30 Genesis The Grey Kid4:00 Green Tea4:30 Kimberly Nichole

1:00Oliver Rec. SingerBentalou Recreation Gospel DancersChildren of Praise

2:00 Lyric

3:00Cecil Kirk Recreation CenterSweet & Sassy DancersFord B. Leigh Dancers

4:00 Ice Cream and Cake5:00 Crispus Attucks Double Dutch Team5:30 Kiya and Lil DGK

6:15 Ava Field & Company - Cahill Recreation Center

Program schedule is subject to change.

Saturday 7 . 2 . 2 0 1 1Music Stage

Life Stage

Culture Stage

Program schedule is subject to change.

7 . 3 . 2 0 1 1SundayMusic Stage

Life Stage

Culture Stage12:45 Line Dancing with

Randy Dennis1:30 The Advocate 1:45 Vision Dance School

1:50 Dance and Bmore "Be More orLess"

1:55 CRL Dancers2:00 Julian - The Testimony2:05 Total Prayze2:10 Shanice H.2:15 Mime2:20 Jocelyn Lamkin2:25 Ex Musiq2:56 Comedian Alycia Cooper3:38 Gospel Competition4:38 Dance and Bmore - Send Me

Jennah BellCarmen CamrenPaula CampbellJoe

7:45-9:00 Charlie Wilson

Host Walter Maxfield Jones12:00 DJ Mix (DJ Phaze)1:00 Zumba1:40 Spirit of Ma'at2:10 Wordsmith2:25 Ashley Moore2:40 Octavius Johnson3:00 Niela and the FunkaholX3:40 DJ Mix4:30 Aaron Camper5:15 Yahzarah

1:30

Bentalou Recreation Gospel DancersThe Anointed Jehovah Praise DancersGods Children

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4:00 Ice Cream Models

5:00Mt. Royal Recreation CenterTNN

5:30 Watoto from the Nile6:00 We Two Gang

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The 2011 African American Festival salutes Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the many City Agencies for their commitment, dedication and teamwork to make this years festival a great success.

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2011 African American Festival: a Celebration of Life, Music and Culture.

Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success. ~ Henry Ford~

Let history set sail

in Baltimore. At the Frederick Douglass - Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum, the first

African American owned and operated shipyard, you can follow in the footsteps of

Frederick Douglass and interact with the tools of maritime history. Baltimore is home

to many museums that stimulate curiosity, creativity and learning through exhibits

and programs for families. Explore the courageous journeys toward freedom at the

Reginald F. Lewis Museum, come face-to-face with over 100 inspiring African American

visionaries and exhibits at the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum or trace the path

of history through our Heritage Walk Tour. To learn more, call 1-877-Baltimore or

visit Baltimore.org/heritage.

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