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This 2025Reel has Ayo Handy-Kendi's earlier statement that has been updated from BLD being the 3rd oldest to the 5th oldest African American Holiday observance, after Juneteenth, Black History Day, turned into Black HisTORY Month; M.L. King Birthday Observance; and Kwanzaa.
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NYA AKOMA, THE GREETING FOR BLACK LOVE DAY
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ATTEND Black Love Day, FEB. 13th OFFICIAL RELATIONSHIP CEREMONY
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When: Official Black Love Relationship Ceremony & Ritual of Reconciliation
GLOBAL VIRTUAL BROAD-CAST
Feb 13, 2025 12:00 Doors Open
1 - 6 PM Eastern Time
(US and Canada)
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REGISTER/RSVP TO ATTEND IN-PERSON - FEB. 13TH
OFFICIAL BLACK LOVE RELATIONSHIP CEREMONY & RITUAL OF RECONCILIATION
Multi-Media Training Institute/Studio W
IN THE CHURCH OF THE ATONEMENT
5073 EAST Capitol Street, S.E.,
DOORS OPEN 12 NOON - START @ 1P.M. TO 6 p.m.
. Space is Limited
CALL TO RSVP YOUR ATTENDANCE
202-464-5020 or Email: mmtidc.org
You are invited to a Zoom Global AND On-Line gathering. to
ATTEND Black Love Day, FEB. 13th OFFICIAL RELATIONSHIP CEREMONY
YOUR REGISTRATION ADMITS YOU VIRTUALLY TO:
When: Official Black Love Relationship Ceremony & Ritual of Reconciliation
GLOBAL VIRTUAL BROAD-CAST
Feb 13, 2025 12:00 Doors Open
1 - 6 PM Eastern Time
(US and Canada)
Register in advance for this GATHERING ON-LINE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hqsK9ecrRpCEUDBLqH19zQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the on-line gatherings/meeting.
REGISTER/RSVP TO ATTEND IN-PERSON - FEB. 13TH
OFFICIAL BLACK LOVE RELATIONSHIP CEREMONY & RITUAL OF RECONCILIATION
Multi-Media Training Institute/Studio W
IN THE CHURCH OF THE ATONEMENT
5073 EAST Capitol Street, S.E.,
DOORS OPEN 12 NOON - START @ 1P.M. TO 6 p.m.
. Space is Limited
CALL TO RSVP YOUR ATTENDANCE
202-464-5020 or Email: mmtidc.org
FEATURED AT THE 32ND OFFICIAL BLACK LOVE RELATIONSHIP CEREMONY
Drumming Poetry Song Breathology Healing Rituals and YOU
Bring your love pains to the Ritual of Reconciliation
Spiritual Annointing facilitated by Sekou Mama Ayo Handy-Kendi
Vocal Sound Bath by Miamouna Youssef (Mumu Fresh)
Master Drummer Shango Kwame
DYNAMIC POETRY BY YAYE AMTHY OSUNBUNMI ASILI
Drumming Poetry Song Breathology Healing Rituals and YOU
Bring your love pains to the Ritual of Reconciliation
Spiritual Annointing facilitated by Sekou Mama Ayo Handy-Kendi
Vocal Sound Bath by Miamouna Youssef (Mumu Fresh)
Master Drummer Shango Kwame
DYNAMIC POETRY BY YAYE AMTHY OSUNBUNMI ASILI
FEATURED PARTICIPANTS in the 32 BLACK LOVE DAY RELATIONSHIP CEREMONY & RITUAL OF RECONCILIATION, 2025
featured presentation, facilitation of breath & heart opening & the spiritual annointing, Facilitation of the Ritual of Reconciliation where you can bring your pains to the ritual.
Sekou Mama Ayo Handy-Kendi, founder of Black Love Day, Feb. 13, Convenyor of Black Love Movement Month (BLMM), founder/director, African American Holiday Association (AAHA), CEO, PositivEnergyWorks, Certified Breathologist, founder Optimum Life Breathology, a system of breath training and breathology application - trained over 250 breathologist worldwide; Rituals Facilitator, founder, The Ritual of Reconciliation; founder Speaker/Diversity Trainer/Workshop Leader; Author, The Black Love Book and Applied Breathology (3 other titles), Co-producer of 8 cultural DVD's and 5 CD's of relaxation music.
Sekou Mama Ayo Handy-Kendi, founder of Black Love Day, Feb. 13, Convenyor of Black Love Movement Month (BLMM), founder/director, African American Holiday Association (AAHA), CEO, PositivEnergyWorks, Certified Breathologist, founder Optimum Life Breathology, a system of breath training and breathology application - trained over 250 breathologist worldwide; Rituals Facilitator, founder, The Ritual of Reconciliation; founder Speaker/Diversity Trainer/Workshop Leader; Author, The Black Love Book and Applied Breathology (3 other titles), Co-producer of 8 cultural DVD's and 5 CD's of relaxation music.
Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh
Bio: https://maimounayoussef.com/about/
"Love of self thru song -THE MOST HEALING SOUND IS OUR VOICE". This sister is focusing on Sound Baths, with her voice, as a healing workshop/concert or session.
Maimouna Youssef (aka mumu fresh) is a grammy-nominated singer, mc, songwriter, activist and acclaimed hip hop artist who’s been called a “quadruple threat” by the Roots’ Black Thoughtand “Groundbreaking” by Oscar-winning artist, Common. She is also a sound-healer and workshop leader who has re-shaped the world of conscious performances, who started performing Indigenous music as a child with her mother and grandmother. Her latest album is “The Healing
BIO@ https://maimounayoussef.com/about/
MASTER DRUMMER SHANGO KWAME
DYNAMIC POETRY BY YAYE AMTHY OSUNBUNMI ASILI
Yaye Amtyh Osunbunmi Asili, known as Yaye Amtyh or Mama Bunmi, is a Facilitator, Empowerment Doula, Affirmation Alchemist, Freedom Organizer, Radical Educator, Curriculum Designer, and Traditional West African Dance Instructor. A Howard University alum with degrees in Black Political Science and Africana Studies, she applies a Pan-African Socialist liberation lens to all her work.
She has birthed Radical curriculum, Directed facilitation operations, and trained organizers for the Working Families Party, CWA Union, Rising Majority, ABU Organizing Initiative, and so many more. She has curated and facilitated spaces for conflict resolution, mental wellness, Black women’s health, full body healing, Afro-cultural movement workshops, and cultural-political ideation.
As Chief Empowerment Officer of ÀṢHẸ (African Society for Holistic Empowerment), Yaye Amtyh is manifesting a communal hub for reclaiming wellness, affirmation, and spiritual-political empowerment. Guided by the motto “Empowerment is our Birthright,” she continues to uplift, organize, and empower Black communities worldwide.
Please reach out for empowerment services at [email protected].
She has birthed Radical curriculum, Directed facilitation operations, and trained organizers for the Working Families Party, CWA Union, Rising Majority, ABU Organizing Initiative, and so many more. She has curated and facilitated spaces for conflict resolution, mental wellness, Black women’s health, full body healing, Afro-cultural movement workshops, and cultural-political ideation.
As Chief Empowerment Officer of ÀṢHẸ (African Society for Holistic Empowerment), Yaye Amtyh is manifesting a communal hub for reclaiming wellness, affirmation, and spiritual-political empowerment. Guided by the motto “Empowerment is our Birthright,” she continues to uplift, organize, and empower Black communities worldwide.
Please reach out for empowerment services at [email protected].
An Akoma Display provided by Progressive Emporium (PEEC), Saint Louis, the first organization outside of D.C., that held an official Black Love Relationship Ceremony.
Attend Black Love MOVEMENT MONTH programs and activities from Feb. 1 - 29, 2024,
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ALSO NOW AVAILABLE:
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The ORIGINAL BLACK LOVE PLEDGE POSTER
ALL ABOUT THE 31ST OFFICIAL BLACK LOVE RELATIONSHIP CEREMONY FROM THE HARLEM THEATER IN BALTIMORE
Sponsors
THE HARLEM PARK THEATER, 614 N. Gilmor Street, Baltimore, MD 21217 Join the preservation movement to renovate this historical theater back into community usage as a multi-purpose event space, cultural arts center, and a resource center focused on employment and food justice. Contact for more information:
Angela Frances [email protected] [email protected] www.bmorescoalition.com IG: bmorescc4pc 443-468-4952 
THE BORIS LAWRENCE HENSON FOUNDATION c/o TARAJI P. HENSON 2049 Century Park East, Suite 1400 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Main: 213.222.6327 www.borislhensonfoundation.org |
Elder Dr. Venus Stewart
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Connecting Health with Culture.
Connecting the Breath with Health Breathe Better. Live Better. c/o Ayo Handy-Kendi, the Breath Sekou CEO, PositivEnergyWorks 202-667-2577 [email protected] |
TAUHIDI SALUDIN
sponsor of "Breathing Solutions to increase love in families" Part 1 & 2 SEE BLACK LOVE MOVEMENT CALENDAR FOR PART 2 FULL MOON GATHERING 2/24 571-424-6603 for Consultations |
With much Gratitude Lyn Dyson, MMTI, for helping AAHA raise funds for BLD at your space on the 17th. Purchase your ticket with a donation of $50 or more. Go to the
Geri Lynn Peak, DrPH
Evaluation Scholar Practitioner. Spiritual Demographer
Chief Insight Facilitator. Two Gems Consulting Services
Virtues Project Master Facilitator
(410) 709-8427 | twogemsconsulting.com
25 Years Transforming 'Selves & Systems w/Insight & Innovation
"Whenever the eye of insight is opened, the reality of meanings is understood." 'Abdu'l-Bahá
Meet with me .
Evaluation Scholar Practitioner. Spiritual Demographer
Chief Insight Facilitator. Two Gems Consulting Services
Virtues Project Master Facilitator
(410) 709-8427 | twogemsconsulting.com
25 Years Transforming 'Selves & Systems w/Insight & Innovation
"Whenever the eye of insight is opened, the reality of meanings is understood." 'Abdu'l-Bahá
Meet with me .
MEDIA SUPPORT
Nia Dicalle, N.Y. Times
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, c/o Taraji P. Henson
WPFW: African Deep Thought, hosts, Kaba, the Soul Singer
Dr. Dee Carroll Podcast, [email protected]
www.drdeecarroll.com
Hip Hop Zone Radio - Wealth Wednesday - Power 357 Radio
Wednesday@8 p.m.
Host: [email protected]
"Colored ONLY Cafe" -GO PRO Radio NETWORK
Thursdays@ 9 p.m.
Host: BrotherTyLON
"TIGHT KNIT FAMILY",
host. Sister Eartha Harris Show- WOLB -
CARL NELSON SHOW - WOL. 1450 Radio
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, c/o Taraji P. Henson
WPFW: African Deep Thought, hosts, Kaba, the Soul Singer
Dr. Dee Carroll Podcast, [email protected]
www.drdeecarroll.com
Hip Hop Zone Radio - Wealth Wednesday - Power 357 Radio
Wednesday@8 p.m.
Host: [email protected]
"Colored ONLY Cafe" -GO PRO Radio NETWORK
Thursdays@ 9 p.m.
Host: BrotherTyLON
"TIGHT KNIT FAMILY",
host. Sister Eartha Harris Show- WOLB -
CARL NELSON SHOW - WOL. 1450 Radio
REMEMBERING 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF
BLACK LOVE DAY - 2023
BLACK LOVE DAY - 2023
MAIMOUNA YOUSSEF aka MUMU FRESH
.......is a Grammy nominated award-winning singer, songwriter, activist, MC, hip hop & Indigenous Queen. Read more at: https://maimounayoussef.com |
https://iyanla.com/
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Demonstrate the 5 Tenants of Black Love wherever you are, because it is not where you go on Black Love Day, February 13th, it is what you do to act in love for 24 hours and beyond. Remember, EVERY DAY CAN BE BLACK LOVE DAY , if we choose.
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What:
3rd BLACK LOVE VIRTUAL SUMMIT & Official Black Love Day Relationship Ceremony CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLACK LOVE DAY When: Saturday, Feb 11th-13th, 2023 12 Noon - 9 PM Where: VIRTUALLY EVERYWHERE! Globally, wherever UR. |
30+ INVITED PARTICIPANTS SHARING TALKS, RELATIONSHIP/PARENTING ADVICE, WELLNESS,/HEALING, MOVEMENT, EMPOWERMENT PERFORMANCES, A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR GRIEF, A LOVE PARTY , LIBATIONS, CULTURE, SPIRITUALITY & JOY - ALL BASED ON THE 5 TENANTS OF BLACK LOVE DAY with FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND PRO-PEACE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY & COMMUNITY
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VIRTUAL BLD SUMMIT- PARTICIPATION LISTED BY 5 TENETS OF BLACK LOVE
(PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE FOR DAY & TIME - SUBJECT TO BE CHANGED)
(PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE FOR DAY & TIME - SUBJECT TO BE CHANGED)
- SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11th
- Love for the Creator, Love for Self, Love for Family
NOON - 1PM BREATH LIBATIONS
Ayo Handy-Kendi
Our illustrious Breath Sekou welcomes the forces of LOVE through the breath of life, and the unification of Spirit through the pouring of libation.
Ayo Handy-Kendi
Our illustrious Breath Sekou welcomes the forces of LOVE through the breath of life, and the unification of Spirit through the pouring of libation.
1 PM - 2 PM LOVE FOR THE CREATOR
Dr. Muata K. Sankara
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Dr. Muata K. Sankara, Psychologist, Scholar, Visionary Loveologist on a Spiritual path, former president of the Black Phychologist Association; Audri Scott Williams, Global Peace Walker, Author, Visionary Loveologist on pro-peace missions.
LOVE FOR SELF
2PM - 3PM (BREAKOUT SESSIONS)
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3pm - 4pm Love of Self
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5pm - 6pm Love for family
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A Case for Black Love Day - a Mental Health Movement in America - Dr. Venus Stewart
The Impact Food has on our Emotional and Physical Bodies. Panel:
Linda Thompson, Nutritionist, Dr. Linda Thompson, [email protected]
POWER OF THE BREATH WITH PLAYSHOP FOR FAMILIES - Ayo Handy-Kendi Contact: [email protected] ] www.PositivEnergyWorks.com
Domestic Violence Wears Many Tags: - Afi Gaston | Contact: Afi Gaston<[email protected]
Sage-Men Honor the Divine Feminine: Self-development for the Healthy man Manifest Ra & The Sage MAN Ahenkyew Meritef
Take off the Mask - Rachel Pope video
Daud M. Watts, Phd. Historian: "The Incredible Time-line of African Love - Black Love in History"
The Impact Food has on our Emotional and Physical Bodies. Panel:
Linda Thompson, Nutritionist, Dr. Linda Thompson, [email protected]
POWER OF THE BREATH WITH PLAYSHOP FOR FAMILIES - Ayo Handy-Kendi Contact: [email protected] ] www.PositivEnergyWorks.com
Domestic Violence Wears Many Tags: - Afi Gaston | Contact: Afi Gaston<[email protected]
Sage-Men Honor the Divine Feminine: Self-development for the Healthy man Manifest Ra & The Sage MAN Ahenkyew Meritef
Take off the Mask - Rachel Pope video
Daud M. Watts, Phd. Historian: "The Incredible Time-line of African Love - Black Love in History"
R - L: Dr. Venus Steward, Dr. Linda Thompson, Queen Afi Gaston, Manifest Ra, Dr. Daud M. Watts
LOVE FOR THE BLACK FAMILY:
Top R: Dr. Ayize Sabator; Kimarie Tobe, Shawnee Renee Benton;
2nd: High Priestess Maat em Maakheru Amen, Tuere Checka, Dr. Roni Deluz
2nd: High Priestess Maat em Maakheru Amen, Tuere Checka, Dr. Roni Deluz
Maternal/Paternal Healing in Black Community:
Shawnee Renee Benton founder of Wake Up Everybody Community, Author | Contact: [email protected]
BLACK LOVE READINGS FOR 2023:
Tuere Checka – Mystic Astrological Reading on Love in 2023
EDUCATION FILLED WITH BLACK LOVE PANEL:
Dr. Ayize Sabator, Educator; Starting your own independent school for black children out of your love and working with children with special needs | Contact:
[email protected]
PUSH FOR LOVE: Sharing love for the differently disabled; Kimarie Tobe | Contact: [email protected]
FINDING THE GODESS WITHIN: High Priestess Maat em Maakheru Amen
WHOLISTIC HEALING: Dr. Roni Deluz
drronideluz; drronideluz.com, Dr. Roni - Healed Therapy
https://drronideluz.com/retreat-services/ (508) 691-2469
6PM - 9PM LOVE & HAPPINESS PARTY FOR BLACK LOVE
A STAR STUDDED LINE UP FROM BEGINNING TO END!
SUMAYYAH THE POET & THE DRUMMER SHANGO
POETRY IN THE BREATH OF LOVE
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BABA RAS D
THE HARAMBEE EXPERIENCE
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KA'BA THE SOUL SINGER
"LOVE & HAPPINESS" - MINS.
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ZIAH AYUBU
"THE WORLD IS IN TROUBLE CAUSE THERE IS NO LOVE" - MINS.
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FREEDOME NSOROMA LEE-EL
"THE WAY TO LOVE" - 7:45PM - 8:15PM (30 MIN. OF HEALING LOVE VIBRATIONS)
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AYO HANDY-KENDI & THE MUSIC OF ELTUC
CIRCLE DANCE AND HARAMBEE CLOSING
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH
LOVE FOR COMMUNITY, LOVE FOR SO CALLED RACES, LOVE FOR FAMILY
Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh
Sun, Feb. 12
LOVE FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY & BLACK RACE:
LOVE FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY & BLACK RACE:
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LOVE FOR THE SO-CALLED BLACK RACE ; LOVE IN ACTION FOR SO-CALLED WHITE PEOPLE - Sunday, Feb. 12th
Healing Circles for so-called Black people; Healing Circle for so-called White people;
"Love like you.ve never been Hated"; Doc Bracey
CREATING BLACK LOVE IN ACTION PLAN 365 A jOURNEY: Eliza Cooper – Presenter/Workshop Facilitator, Breathologist, founder Healing Wholistically. Eliza Cooper <parentlove@yahoo.
Geri Lynn Peake: Diversity Consultant
Top R: Doc Bracey; Geri Peak; Kay Connors; 2nd R: Norma Harris, Laneay London, Eliza Cooper
Ramunda Lark Young, Vera Warren Williams and Johnson Lancaster, book store owners
BLACK BOOKSTORES AS CULTURAL FAMILY CENTERS - PANEL
Ramunda Lark Young, Owner | Co-founder Mahogany Books
(202) 844-2088 { 703) 862-4377 | Text 10-4pm EST {Washington DC | National Harbor, MD |
Ramunda K.Young <[email protected]>
Vera Warren Williams, owner, Community Book Center, 2523 Bayou Road, New Orleans, La. 10119, 504-948-7323
founder, Johnson Lancaster Progressive Emporium Book Store & Community Center, <[email protected]> Saint Louis, Mo
Ramunda Lark Young, Owner | Co-founder Mahogany Books
(202) 844-2088 { 703) 862-4377 | Text 10-4pm EST {Washington DC | National Harbor, MD |
Ramunda K.Young <[email protected]>
Vera Warren Williams, owner, Community Book Center, 2523 Bayou Road, New Orleans, La. 10119, 504-948-7323
founder, Johnson Lancaster Progressive Emporium Book Store & Community Center, <[email protected]> Saint Louis, Mo
SHOWING LOVE FOR THE INCARCERATED AND RETURNING CITIZEN - panel
LaShonia Thompson El - Women Involved in Reentry Efforts (tHE wIRE), formerly incarcerated (202) 770 - 5757
[email protected]
Dr. Kokayi Patterson - Owner and Founder at Communal Effect Herbals / Aloe World
Founder at Acupuncture Detox Specialists - ADS Collective -Wash. DC & MD
Founder & Executive Director at African Wholistic Health Association/AWHA
Former Residential Facility Manager at RAP, Inc. - Regional Addiction Prevention, formerly incarcerated, father of incarcerated sons
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SUN, FEB. 12 NATIONAL MEMORIAL HEALING SERVICE TO GRIEVE FOR TYRE NICHOLS & OTHER VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
7 P.M. TO 9 P.M. FEATURING: Kathleen Booker, Breathworker, Rev. Ivy Hylton, Sound Healer, Spiritual Therapist, Ayo Handy-Kendi, the Breath Sekou
If you want support for grief, anger, need to release or grieve the loss of any family member, friend, neighbor or Tyre Nichols, who lost their life due to violence - guns, domestic violence, relationship, war, police brutality, etc. this session will assist you to move forward in your Black self-love
GRIEF MEMORIAL PARTICIPANTS:
Kathleen Booker, Breathworker; Rev. Ivy Hylton, Soundhealer; Ayo Handy-Kendi, the Breath Sekou
Kathleen Booker, Breathworker; Rev. Ivy Hylton, Soundhealer; Ayo Handy-Kendi, the Breath Sekou
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Monday, Feb. 13th Black Love Day - International Moratorium on Violence ,
Libations: Mama Tendai Johnson, ADACI
RELATIONSHIP CLINIC PANEL:
RELATIONSHIP ADVICE from Renee Miller, THE LOVE Club
Wekesa O. Madzimoyo & AFIYA, AYA Institute
Kathy English Holt & Senghor Baye
Aliese Brown & Herbert Brown - Video
HEARTSPACE WORK - Bilal Samadhi formerly, The Boys
COMMUNITY FORUM & SHOUT -OUTS - Host: Lona Alias, Host, Spirit of Jazz, WPFW. Topic: "What are you doing to Demonstrate Black Love Today on this "wholyday" ? What's your relationship advice?
CREATING YOUR LOVE IN ACTION PLAN - Eliza Cooper, ParentLove
Libations: Mama Tendai Johnson, ADACI
RELATIONSHIP CLINIC PANEL:
RELATIONSHIP ADVICE from Renee Miller, THE LOVE Club
Wekesa O. Madzimoyo & AFIYA, AYA Institute
Kathy English Holt & Senghor Baye
Aliese Brown & Herbert Brown - Video
HEARTSPACE WORK - Bilal Samadhi formerly, The Boys
COMMUNITY FORUM & SHOUT -OUTS - Host: Lona Alias, Host, Spirit of Jazz, WPFW. Topic: "What are you doing to Demonstrate Black Love Today on this "wholyday" ? What's your relationship advice?
CREATING YOUR LOVE IN ACTION PLAN - Eliza Cooper, ParentLove
OFFICIAL BLACK LOVE RELATIONSHIP CEREMONY ON BLACK LOVE DAY, FEB. 13TH
Eve: Mon, Feb. 13th from 6 - 9 p.m
A Talk from the Heart: Featuring Iyanla Vanzant, Relationship Expert, Producer, FixMyLife, Award-wining Author
Transform and Heal Your Relationships with the RITUAL OF RECONCILIATION, co-created & facilitated by Ayo Handy-Kendi, The Breath Sekou founder, BLD
Eve: Mon, Feb. 13th from 6 - 9 p.m
A Talk from the Heart: Featuring Iyanla Vanzant, Relationship Expert, Producer, FixMyLife, Award-wining Author
Transform and Heal Your Relationships with the RITUAL OF RECONCILIATION, co-created & facilitated by Ayo Handy-Kendi, The Breath Sekou founder, BLD
Prepare for the Black Love Relationship Ceremony, featuring the "Ritual of Reconciliation" created by Ayo Handy-Kendi
Eat lightly an hour before, have drinking water nearby, tissues, wear loose breathable clothing, a notebook or paper for journaling, lowered light or candles, have a mirror, and a heavy pot or urn with charcoal to later burn your apology outside after the ceremony.
Optional elements that are helpful: pure water for clearing the room or yourself; essential oils for anointing the third eye, like hyssop or yarrow; and energy elements to ingest or use for clearing, i.e. nutmeg, honey, salt.
Keep in mind, that if you have none of these items, it will be your intention for bringing more love into your life, by this ceremony of forgiveness, reconciliation, apology and embrace of our inner and outer love for ourselves and human-kind -- this is what will make this a moment of transformation....AYO HANDY-KENDI , EXEMPTS FROM THE BLACK LOVE BOOK
Eat lightly an hour before, have drinking water nearby, tissues, wear loose breathable clothing, a notebook or paper for journaling, lowered light or candles, have a mirror, and a heavy pot or urn with charcoal to later burn your apology outside after the ceremony.
Optional elements that are helpful: pure water for clearing the room or yourself; essential oils for anointing the third eye, like hyssop or yarrow; and energy elements to ingest or use for clearing, i.e. nutmeg, honey, salt.
Keep in mind, that if you have none of these items, it will be your intention for bringing more love into your life, by this ceremony of forgiveness, reconciliation, apology and embrace of our inner and outer love for ourselves and human-kind -- this is what will make this a moment of transformation....AYO HANDY-KENDI , EXEMPTS FROM THE BLACK LOVE BOOK
THE 30TH BLACK LOVE RELATIONSHIP CEREMONY featuring THE RITUAL OF RECONCILIATION
6- 6:05: Ayo-Welcome & Instructions
6:05 - 6:15: Ayo-Breath Libations
6:16 - 6:26: Carol "Mikella" Walls: Black Love Poetry
6: 27- 6:30: AYO LEADS AUDIENCE - open prayer in your own prayer voice
6:30 - 6:40: AYO LEADS AUDIENCE _ Covenant : Audience Call and response
7: - 7:20 or 25: Iyana Vanzant- A Love Message
RITUAL OF RECONCILIATION facilitated by Ayo Handy-Kendi, The Breath Sekou
7:30:7: 35 AM: Ayo - Clearing & Annointing Visualization
7:36 - 7:45: Ayo - Breathing into the Heart for Release & Consciousness Shift
7:46 - 8:45: Audience - Public Apology & Private Apology
8:46 -8: 44: Visualization of Burning Away the Dross of Confusion
8:44 - 8: 46: Ayo -Embodiment Cartharting
8:46 - 5:00: Ayo & Audience Close - Harambee & Love Circle Connection
6- 6:05: Ayo-Welcome & Instructions
6:05 - 6:15: Ayo-Breath Libations
6:16 - 6:26: Carol "Mikella" Walls: Black Love Poetry
6: 27- 6:30: AYO LEADS AUDIENCE - open prayer in your own prayer voice
6:30 - 6:40: AYO LEADS AUDIENCE _ Covenant : Audience Call and response
7: - 7:20 or 25: Iyana Vanzant- A Love Message
RITUAL OF RECONCILIATION facilitated by Ayo Handy-Kendi, The Breath Sekou
7:30:7: 35 AM: Ayo - Clearing & Annointing Visualization
7:36 - 7:45: Ayo - Breathing into the Heart for Release & Consciousness Shift
7:46 - 8:45: Audience - Public Apology & Private Apology
8:46 -8: 44: Visualization of Burning Away the Dross of Confusion
8:44 - 8: 46: Ayo -Embodiment Cartharting
8:46 - 5:00: Ayo & Audience Close - Harambee & Love Circle Connection
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Rachel Pope, Nana Malaya Rucker Oparabea, Lona Alias
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RACHEL POPE: Video, "Letting Go of the Mask": Seeker of life & Self-care, Gardener, Wearable Art Artist,
Who Am I Trivia Host,Artist, Breathologist , facebook.com/queenrachelcreations, <[email protected]>
Nana Malaya Rucker-Oparabea: "Welcoming Dance", “THE DANCING DIPLOMAT”
*MASTER PERFORMING ARTIST *MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER + MINISTER+ QUEEN MOTHER+
LONA ALIAS: HOST OF COMMUNITY FORUM; Hosts, "Spirit of Jazz, WPFW, 89.3 F.M, Life Coach, Certified Breathologist, Meditation Specialist, Singer, Empath
MAMA TENDAI JOHNSON: LIBATIONS; VIDEO FROM ADACI : "LOVING OUR ANCESTORS THRU ALTAR GATHERING"
Brittany Irene Dixon: LOVE ARTISTRY
Email Address: [email protected], Brittany Dixon <[email protected]>
Instagram: @Purpleflowerworld
Ashlee Paris-Jabang & Assis Jabang: Her short film dubbed " THE LEATHER YEAR" featured tender scenes of my husband and I while I recited the poem describing our love journey. Public displays of affection and being in love as a Black person is something that we have a shyness or reluctance to do no doubt rooted in generational trauma (enslavement/colonialism). My aim was to demonstrate my own vulnerability and break that cycle in hope of encouraging others to overcome their own fears of love".
The amazing thing about this film is after releasing it I realised 3 black couples helped to pull it together!
Here's the credits:
Filmed by: Just Nevaeh (Sophia and Michael) Instagram @justnevaeh
Music Producer: Hepburns House (Theo and Tianna Hepburn) Instagram @hepburnshouse @sipandcreateevents
Spoken Word and Acting: Ashlee Paris-Jabang & Assis Jabang @ashleeparis869 @mrjabang
Who Am I Trivia Host,Artist, Breathologist , facebook.com/queenrachelcreations, <[email protected]>
Nana Malaya Rucker-Oparabea: "Welcoming Dance", “THE DANCING DIPLOMAT”
*MASTER PERFORMING ARTIST *MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER + MINISTER+ QUEEN MOTHER+
LONA ALIAS: HOST OF COMMUNITY FORUM; Hosts, "Spirit of Jazz, WPFW, 89.3 F.M, Life Coach, Certified Breathologist, Meditation Specialist, Singer, Empath
MAMA TENDAI JOHNSON: LIBATIONS; VIDEO FROM ADACI : "LOVING OUR ANCESTORS THRU ALTAR GATHERING"
Brittany Irene Dixon: LOVE ARTISTRY
Email Address: [email protected], Brittany Dixon <[email protected]>
Instagram: @Purpleflowerworld
Ashlee Paris-Jabang & Assis Jabang: Her short film dubbed " THE LEATHER YEAR" featured tender scenes of my husband and I while I recited the poem describing our love journey. Public displays of affection and being in love as a Black person is something that we have a shyness or reluctance to do no doubt rooted in generational trauma (enslavement/colonialism). My aim was to demonstrate my own vulnerability and break that cycle in hope of encouraging others to overcome their own fears of love".
The amazing thing about this film is after releasing it I realised 3 black couples helped to pull it together!
Here's the credits:
Filmed by: Just Nevaeh (Sophia and Michael) Instagram @justnevaeh
Music Producer: Hepburns House (Theo and Tianna Hepburn) Instagram @hepburnshouse @sipandcreateevents
Spoken Word and Acting: Ashlee Paris-Jabang & Assis Jabang @ashleeparis869 @mrjabang
