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I am. Digital art created on canvas. February 6, 2022. Afrika Abney

Red represents the blood of my people.

Black represents my black skin.

Green represents the land that I stand on full of racism, prejudice, and discrimination.


Highly skilled and experienced consultant with a proven track record of successful project delivery and client satisfaction. Possessing a deep understanding of industry best practices, I excel in providing strategic guidance and problem-solving solutions to drive business growth. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, I provided services for numerous organizations such as Esther Productions, Inc, Cassandra Burton, The African American Women's Resource Center, Mr. Ralph Nader, Breaking through Power, Mr. Lester Cuffie, DC Coalition for Housing and Justice, and many others. Some of the events that I promoted include  Annual BZB Gift and Art Show, Kitchen Table Talks, Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers Performances, Breaking Through Power, National Daddy Daughter Reunion Tour, Building Families in the 21st Century, The Gift, Daughters Speak Out, Sip, Paint and Reflect, PaintSpiration: Reflect and Paint!, Spring Cleaning: Mind, Body and Spirit, The Fatherless Daughters Speak Out, Esther Productions, Inc Butterfly Series, Inside Job: The Art of Personal Essay Writing (Workshop for Teens), Inside Job: The Art of Personal Essay Writing (Workshop Sequel for Teens), Reconciliation Week, Joy Jones' Double Dutch, Writing Institute for Teens, Teens Authors Talk, Understanding and Overcoming Fatherless Daughter Syndrome, The Power of Poetry in You, Women Are Poetry in Motion Every Day in Every Way, Kaleidoscope: A Writing Club, Winners Circle,  Soaring Sisters Circle, Me, Myself and Our Story: Creative Writing Institute for Young Ladies, Me, Myself and Our Story: The Art of the Personal Essay, A Writing Workshop for Girls, Me, Myself and Our Story: The Art of Memoir, Part 1,   Discovering Me...Without You: An Annual Personal Essay Contest, African Americans and Children's Literature: A Symposium and Exhibition, and AACL Tour.


I am a self employed contractor. Born in the 1970s, I am described as a fiery and energizing spirit, inspiring others with music and words. With a rich background in the arts and a degree from the Corcoran School of the Arts who believes in honesty, ethics and integrity. 


“A self-employed contractor, also known as an independent contractor, is a professional who works for a client on a contract basis.”


I am vibrant, thoughtful, loyal, dedicated, trustworthy, caring, kind, nurturing and passionate. I have a pioneering spirit and incredible leadership qualities. I am independent minded and goal oriented. I am a hard worker, and creative problem solver. I am actively seeking paid work and developing creative strategies to showcase my services to various entities. -https://afrikaabneyconsultant.weebly.com/services.html


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