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FashionAFRICANA Celebrates Black History Month with CBS Pittsburgh

CBS Pittsburgh visits FashionAFRICANA Studio in celebration of Black History Month. “Pittsburgh Black History is Now!” Demeatria Boccella, Executive Director, FashionAFRICANA

AFRICANA INITIATIVE

The AFRICANA Initiative is a FashionAFRICANA program dedicated to enriching arts and cultural education for middle and high school students. Our mission is to empower and inspire the next generation of young artists and cultural leaders, fostering a vibrant connection between Black creatives in the USA and Africa.

SIGNATURE & NATIONAL PROGRAMS:

FestivalAFRICANA

FashionAFRICANA Artist Residency Program

ARTSedAFRICANA

Bill Nunn Theatre Outreach Project

August Wilson New Voices

Next Narrative Monologue Competition

The Art of Design & Storytelling

FashionAFRICANA Speaker Series

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FashionAFRICANA Introduction

In this video, FashionAFRICANA founder and executive director, Demeatria Boccella, shares her story and the origin of FashionAFRICANA - highlighting the work of the AFRICANA Initiative.

AFRICANISM Gala 2023

FashionAFRICANA's inaugural gala, AFRICANISM, was an event to remember. Held on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Pittsburgh Public Theater, the gala was a celebration of African heritage and creativity. The event honored Tony-award winning costume designer, Paul Tazewell, renowned fine artist Charly Palmer and celebrated the work of Cameroonian Paris-based fashion designer, Imane Ayissi. The gala also featured amazing performances that left the audience in awe - all in support of a great cause, FashionAFRICANA’s program, the AFRICANA Initiative.

AFRICANISM GALA 2024

FashionAFRICANA warmly invites you to the second Annual AFRICANISM Gala, ‘Welcome Home’, an evening dedicated to celebrating the richness of African heritage and the brilliance of Black creativity. Join us for a vibrant night filled with beauty, culture, music, design, and community spirit!

Thursday, November 21, 2024

6:00PM VIP Awards Dinner

7:00PM Doors Open

FashionAFRICANA Studio

100 43rd Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15201

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On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Pittsburgh Public Theater - join us at AFRICANISM, FashionAFRICANA's Inaugural Gala, for a vibrant celebration of heritage and creativity!

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The AFRICANA INITIATIVE is a program by FashionAFRICANA that empowers Black creatives through artists residencies, educational programming, and events in the USA and Africa. The AFRICANA INITIATIVE celebrates African craft and creativity through fashion, art, and education.