Inflation

“In 1989, residents began to advocate for measures that would help mitigate the effects of inflation, seeking relief through various channels, including community organizations and local government initiatives. The economic landscape of Washington D.C. in 1989 thus became a focal point for understanding the broader challenges of inflation in urban settings.”

I was 13 during this time, I had witnessed the effects of inflation as a student. 35 years later, it still is an issue in Washington, DC and abroad.

Inflation. 14 * 18.August 1, 2022. Acrylic on Canvas. Afrika Abney

Inflation is based on the personal and professional experiences that Ms. Afrika Abney encountered as a black female from America and living in America.

Swirls and shades of purple blend into one another, creating an abstract and immersive visual experience. Hints of light blue peek through, adding a contrasting highlight to the darker hues.

Akoma Drummers Past Services

I have thrown away the clothes shown in all three photos. Photos taken by Mr. Benny J. at All Souls Church during the performance held on January 4, 2016. On January 4, 2016, I had the opportunity to provide my services for an event featuring the Akoma Drummers, which was held at All Souls Church in Washington, DC. The Akoma Drummers are recognized as a prominent West African drum troupe based in the capital, known for their vibrant performances that celebrate cultural heritage and community engagement. The Akoma Drummers "are a West African drum troupe based in Washington DC." "KRISTEN ARANT is a percussionist, vocalist, teaching artist and activist living and working in the Washington, DC region. Originally a classically-trained oboe player with a degree in music, she began her drumming career upon moving to Washington DC in 2000, when she helped initiate the activist drumming ensemble Rhythm Workers Union, known for its hand-built drum cart the “MotherDrumShip,” a...

March is Women's History Month - Mama Nkechi Taifa

" Nkechi Taifa is an attorney, activist, scholar, motivational speaker and author. A native Washingtonian, she has been part of many movements for justice throughout the decades - the Black Power Movement, the New Afrikan Independence Movement, the Anti-Apartheid Movement, the Movement to Free Political Prisoners, the Reparations Movement, and the Movement to End Mass Incarceration. Incensed that books for Black children failed to highlight freedom fighters, she authored a book in her twenties, "Shining Legacy: Storypoems and Tales for the Young, So Black Heroes Forever Will Be Sung," (1983) followed by "The Adventures of Kojo and Ama" (1992). She describes her latest book, "Black Power, Black Lawyer: My Audacious Quest for Justice," as "part memoir, part textbook, part study guide, part expose'." Although sometimes raw, sometimes abrasive, sometimes passionate, Taifa offers her truth, unapologetically and unfiltered, with honesty an...

Registration Closed for African Americans and Children's Literature: A Symposium and Exhibition (AACL)

The registration for African Americans and Children's Literature: A Symposium and Exhibition (AACL) held on March 2nd has been closed as of Feb 23, 2024. This event is curated by award-winning author and public scholar jonetta rose barras in partnership with humanities scholar Bernard Demczuk Ph.D. ,The Black Student Fund, The Institute for African American Writing, Teaching for Change, Social Justice Books, Buck Wild Media, and Lesa Warrick. Major funding has been provided by HumanitiesDC with additional support from Kerry S. Pearson LLC, and BusBoys and Poets. estherproductionsinc.com/aachildrensliterature

Patterned Brushstrokes #1-3

Patterned Brushstrokes #1-3. Digital art created on canvas. November 6, 2024. Afrika Abney Bringing creativity and inspiration to the world through my unique use of patterned brushstrokes. Patterned Brushstrokes #1.Digital art created on canvas. November 6, 2024. Afrika Abney Patterned Brushstrokes #2.Digital art created on canvas. November 6, 2024. Afrika Abney Patterned Brushstrokes #3.Digital art created on canvas. November 6, 2024. Afrika Abney

Choosing Summer Camps

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 hi...

Harmony of Tones

Harmony of Tones. Digital art created on canvas. October 7, 2024. Afrika Abney

MEET ANA R. HARVEY, BUSINESS AND CULTURAL LEADER EXTRAORDINAIRE AT WOMEN BLOSSOMING

MEET ANA R. HARVEY, BUSINESS AND CULTURAL LEADER EXTRAORDINAIRE WHO WILL KEYNOTE "Women Blossoming: A Traditional Tea & Celebration to Inspire and Empower" May 6, 2023 from 3-5 pm at 125 Michigan Ave. NW (on the campus of Trinity Washington University). It's free BUT tickets are required. Get them at https://www. estherproductionsinc.com/ events-1/women-blossoming-a- traditional-tea-celebration- to-inspire-and-empower-girls- and-women-16-and-older Ana R. Harvey is president / CEO of HarveyHudson Group and Chief Executive Officer of the Dupont Underground, an arts organization committed to developing a multidisciplinary platform for creative expression. She is a former director of the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). For four years, she served in the administration of President Barack Obama as the U.S. Small Business Administration's Assistant Administrator for Office of Women's Business Ownership, managing a budget ...

"Before We Go (2014)"

“While some audiences may view the film as a clichéd boy-meets-girl romance, it is more about two people helping each other to be better versions of themselves rather than just a love story. The film poignantly shows love and compromise in a realistic way, making it worth seeing.” From 1992 - 1993, I visited New York City. During these years, I was a high school student. In 2014, I provided numerous services.

THE NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK: FOR SELF & FAMILY 2023

THE NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK: FOR SELF & FAMILY 2023 June 5-June 9, 2023 Virtual Event "Reconciliation Week Created by Esther Productions Inc.the National Reconciliation Week: For Self & Family has been designed to: Raise awareness about the importance of family in developing whole, healthy children and adults; Raise awareness about the importance of family to developing strong communities and a healthy society; Provide specific information and techniques for strengthening the family, whether traditional or blended; Provide specific information to help young single mothers and fathers understand their roles as parents; Provide tips to enable single mothers and fathers to become more expert at parenting while juggling other external responsibilities Encourage more parents who do not live in the same household to embrace co-parenting as a process improve emotional, spiritual and healthy outcomes for their children a...

Mary Evans, I am A Black Woman

"I am a Black Woman is a poem that highlights the unique struggles that African Americans have faced throughout history, specifically focusing on African American women, and how that shaped them today as strong and resilient people. With strong use of symbolism and allusions, Evans notes specific times throughout history that have played major roles in the suffering of African American women. The poem highlights how this history of suffering and pain have helped define the black woman today as strong, and this unwavering strength is what it means to be a black woman. " I Am a Black Woman by Mari Evans I am a black woman the music of my song some sweet arpeggio of tears is written in a minor key and I can be heard humming in the night Can be heard humming in the night I saw my mate leap screaming to the sea and I/with these hands/cupped the lifebreath from my issue in the canebrake I lost Nat’s swinging body in a rain of tears and...

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