The Virtual strong threads african american festival 2020
Virtual Event Run of Show
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Opening and Welcome with Emcees Veronica Primus, Regina Skeeters and Ron Emmons
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African drumming by ABATSU featuring Paul Ali Allen
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Prayer by Alexys V. Wolf, minister, author
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Reflection and honoring lives lost due to COVID 19
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HISTORY
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Traditional Libation by Paul Ali Allen
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Virtual Tour: The Historic Harriet Barber House, Hopkins, SC by Kevin Washington
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Song: "Stand Up" performed by Jalaiya Fraser with narration and tour of the Harriet Tubman Bridge in Colleton County
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Performance: Darion McCloud portrays Dave The Potter
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Presentation: "Addie Walker - "American Girl Doll" by Laura Haney
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Song: Regina Skeeters
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Virtual Tour: The Congaree National Park
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Presentation: The Cultural Legacy of Dr. Listervelt Middleton by Kyreem Oakes
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Presentation: Miss Vii African American Tea Ceremony
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Featured Performer: CAMMWESS
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EDUCATION
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Presentation: Dr. Gloria Boutte, The Center for Education and Equity for African American Students
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Find A Way, Be The Way by Ron Emmons, personal trainer and former bodybuilder
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Song and historical presentation by Mo'Music - on the legacy of Jubal, the father of music from the Bible
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Presentation by Brett Thomas, "Cadence for Schools"
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Presentation: The South Carolina Council for African American Studies by Urica Floyd, Executive Director
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Presentation: "Ron's Big Mission" by Mary Jade Haney
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MOVING FORWARD
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Regina Wiliams
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The Donkmaster Commercial
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Interview: The Donkmaster, Sage Thomas, interviewed by Michelle Harris and Tre' Tailor
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Presentation: The Network for Serious Teens and Adults Acting Responsibly
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Performance: Chayil Eden
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Presentation: BLACK LIVES MATTER by Lawrence Nathaniel
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Featured Performer:CAMMWESS
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Message from Africa: Andrick N. Anderson
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Michael Canty with POW!R Dance company
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Presentations: University of South Carolina students taught by Jennifer Strickland-Poole
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Closing Song: Regina Skeeters
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Thanks and Acknowledgements - Veronica Primus
Executive Producers: Krashawn Guess and Veronica Primus