Day 1 is ALL OVA THE PLACE! And we mean that literally — we’ve arranged it so you can take part in events in Largo, Clearwater, or St. Pete! (Or be adventurous and try to do all three!)

First off, the festival hits with Panel 1,  “THE JOURNEY: The Future of Black Tampa Bay” on Friday, November 11 at 2 pm at Creative Pinellas! Creative Pinellas is located at 12211 Walsingham Rd, Largo, FL 33778.

Antonio Brown
Celeste Davis
Carl Lavender
Dr Katurah Jenkins Hall
Judith Scully
Rev J.C. Pritchett II

Panelists:

  • Antonio Brown, Black Excellence Summit, Barbershop Bookclub/Central Station Barbershop & Grooming
  • Celeste Davis, Director of Arts, Culture, and Tourism for the City of St. Petersburg
  • Dr. Katurah Jenkins Hall, GRACE-Greater Reach Alliance of Counselors and Educators, LLC
  • Carl Lavender, Foundation for a Healthy St. Pete
  • Judith Scully, law professor, co-founder of Stetson’s Innocence Project
  • Rev J.C. Pritchett II, (Moderator)

Then take your pick — in St. Pete, join us at our tie-in event with Dashiki in the City at their Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Viewing Soiree — get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wakanda-forever-black-panther-ii-viewing-soiree-tickets-444275819937

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wakanda-forever-black-panther-ii-viewing-soiree-tickets-444275819937

OR — join us in Clearwater for our official WAKANDA PAINT n’ PARTY at Artz 4 Life Academy (NEW LOCATION!!). Musical vibes provided by DJ JupiterSoulStar of Elev8nCre8! Plus creation stations and refreshments for your afrofuturistic pleasure!