Ms. Afrika Abney - Consultant

  Kaleidoscope: Women of Color Reflecting Life Feb 19, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST virtual event In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic a group of women gathered online to write and share poetry in a workshop launched by Esther Productions Inc. The event was titled  Women are Poetry In Motion. Participants continued to meet and the group evolved into the Kaleidoscope Writing Collective--seven women writers in various stages of their development exploring their creativity and sharing their vision.  Come on February 19 at 3 pm come experience Kaleidoscope: Women of Color Reflecting Life. Introduction to first book, Kaleidoscope by Joy Jones,  director of the performance poetry group, The Spoken Word and founder of the multigenerational double Dutch team, DC Retro Jumpers.      featuring Beverly Sims, Blanche Thomas, Betty Nyangoni, Rosalind Blunt, Kanimozhi MV, Sharon Burton, Lesa Warrick and jonetta rose barras www.estherproductionsinc.com/ events-1/kaleidoscope-women- of-color-reflecting-on-

    I am a black American and have had the opportunity to meet a diverse set of people before the pandemic. It is Lunar New Year today and wanted to wish you a Lunar New Year today! " Lunar New Year is the beginning of a lunar calendar or lunisolar calendar year, whose months are moon cycles. The event is celebrated by numerous cultures in varying ways and at diverse dates." “Wishing you good fortune on the Chinese New Year.”  — Unknown “Happy New Year, I wish you good health and lasting prosperity.”  — Unknown “May wealth always come your way. May it be auspicious and as you wish.”  — Unknown “Hope the days ahead are filled with immense joy and prosperity. Happy Chinese New Year.”  — Unknown “Hope the rising sun will bring with it bundles of joy, happiness, and luck. Happy Chinese New Year!”  — Unknown

                           Black History Month 2023 is approaching soon and if you have a program, event or activity coming up during the month of February 2023 and you would like to hire me? Please contact me at afrikamabney@gmail.com for details.  “Progress comes from caring more about what needs to be done than about who gets the credit.” - Dorothy Height  “The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose.” - Chadwick Boseman

"Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, in the United States, holiday (third Monday in January) honoring the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. A Baptist minister who advocated the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation, he first came to national prominence during a bus boycott by African Americans in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. He founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1957 and led the 1963 March on Washington. The most influential of African American civil rights leaders during the 1960s, he was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination in public accommodations, facilities, and employment, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In 1983 Congress passes, President Reagan signs, legislation creating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day." So, since, I was a student at NationHouse, I have been celebrating MLK Day.  Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (U.S. National Park Service) Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library -

  In the past, I spent MLK weekend providing services for the " Poetry Extravaganza, annual free arts-oriented tribute honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. presented by the Washington, DC based poetry ensemble, Collective Voices, in partnership with the MLK, Jr. Memorial Library and the Coalition for African-Americans in the Performing Arts (CAAPA)." From 2016 - present, I have spent MLK Weekend praying for prejudice, discrimination, racism and mass shootings to stop!   "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King Jr.  "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?''  - Martin Luther King Jr.  "Look to a day when people will not be judged by the color of their skin." - Martin Luther King Jr.  “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”  - Martin Luther King Jr.  https://www.goodre

   I was not going to share this, but I am sharing this because many people draw unnecessary conclusions. The participating schools for the My School DC lottery were also schools of which I provided services for. Some of them include Barnard Elementary School - 2009 - 2011 (Pro bono) Bruce-Monroe Elementary School -- Higher Achievement Summer Camp (2003 - 2004) Center City PCS - Brightwood -- Reading Partners (2013) Center City PCS - Capitol Hill -- Student Success Coach (2013) Center City PCS - Trinidad - Student Success Coach (2013) Coolidge High School - Career Day (1996) (Pro bono) District of Columbia International School (Originial Campus) -- 2016 - 2017 E.L. Haynes PCS - Middle School -- 2016 - 2017 (Pro bono) Eliot-Hine Middle School - Career Day (2016) (Pro bono) Hyde-Addison Elementary School - Dance Workshop (2013) Roots PCS - Career Day (2016) (Pro bono) Tubman Elementary School -- YPT SoJam Program (2012 - 2013) Part of my work requires me to outreach to parent groups, sch

  There are many upcoming holidays approaching throughout 2023.   As the upcoming holidays approaches, I would like to know if you are interested in hiring me for your project, event or program, you may contact me via email only at afrikamabney @gmail.com . Jan 16 Monday  Martin Luther King Jr. Day "Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He was most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States." Feb 1 Wednesday  First Day of Black History Month  Annual Monthly Observance " Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1

  CV, "Curriculum Vitae (CV) is Latin for "course of life." In contrast, resume is French for "summary." Both CVs & Resumes: Are tailored for the specific job/company you are applying to. Should represent you as the best qualified candidate." "Resume, a short written description of your education, qualifications, and previous jobs which you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job." https://lnkd.in/eiMeK9yS https://lnkd.in/eK3AZvmF

  When I was choosing Summer Camps for a place where I can provide and offer my services, I considered a number of things. SUMMER CAMP PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES ARTS SPECIALIST. Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC, Washington, D.C. June 20, 2018 - July 25, 2018. Plan and present visual arts classes for students of varying backgrounds and abilities, create a safe, structured, and positive environment for each student; and prepare and disseminate a weekly report for the Program Manager, Justin Love. WEST AFRICAN DANCE INSTRUCTOR. M.O.M.I.E.S TLC and YWDEP, Washington, DC. SUMMER 2015 Kingdom Kids Care, Washington, DC. Provided West African dance instruction to a group of students for a Summer Camp program such as M.O.M.I.E.S. TLC and Y.W.D.E.P. Students learned a variety of West African Dances, cultural and historical context for each dance with a ½ hour warm-up, and energetic dance movements. Students learned a variety of West African Dances, cultural and historical withi

  When I was a little girl, I wanted to pursue a career in the arts. I choose the arts as a vehicle and outlet for me to express myself through using the arts. If it was not for the love of the arts and I had the opportunity to teach visual arts, literary arts, and dance throughout my community in the past. It gave me the opportunity to express myself as it is related to bullying and culture, especially to minority race.  I taught various art forms such as collage design, abstract painting, drawing, poetry, and dance to children, youth and dance. SELECTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES  ARTS SPECIALIST. Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC, Washington, D.C. June 20, 2018 - July 25, 2018. Plan and present visual arts classes for students of varying backgrounds and abilities , create a safe, structured, and positive environment for each student; and prepare and disseminate a weekly report for the Program Manager, Justin Love. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER. DC International School, Washingt