2019 marks 400 years of African American perseverance from 1619
when Africans were first documented as slaves in Virginia, to 2019 as commemorations are acknowledged by the United States government and around the world.
“400 UHURU RISING, A Musical Journey to Freedom”
presents the African American experience
through music, accompanied by illuminating historical narratives. This legacy event will debut on
Friday, February 22
nd
, 2019
at the beautiful Saban Theater, 8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, California, 90211. Doors open at 6:00 PM followed by a VIP Red Carpet Reception. A special presentation by the
African Union Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao
opens the 400 Uhuru Rising presentation.
“Uhuru” means “freedom” in Swahili and 400 Uhuru Rising takes audiences on the African Americans 400-year freedom journey. Musical presentations include; Negro Spirituals during the time of slavery, Gospel music during the Civil Rights Movement, and contemporary Jazz, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Spoken Word. 400 Uhuru Rising culminates with crossing the “Bridge of Peace and Reconciliation” representing peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation for ALL people as African Americans continue to persevere, rising to freedom from mental slavery. The events corresponding Commemorative Journal includes the 13th Amendment, the Emancipation Proclamation, AU Agenda 2063 and more African American pivotal documents in a beautiful keepsake.
400 Uhuru Rising features historical narrations by Ms. Piper Dellums, celebrity performances by esteemed artists including; Mr. Kenny Lattimore, Ms. Brenda Lee Eagar, Ms. Freda Payne, Ms. Scherrie Payne, Ms. Maria Howell, Ms. Kim Yarbrough, Ms. Joi Starr, Ms. Judy Pace, Mr. Alex Boye, Mr. Clarence Smith, Phil and Brenda Nicholas, and Queen Theresa King with Musical Direction by Mr. Herman Jackson and Rev. Dr. Alexander Hamilton Music Advisor. 400 Uhuru Rising is presented in conjunction with the African Union by the Universal Citizens Media Network, The Revelation Network, Remnant Productions, TOJA Entertainment, Ava’s Heart Foundation, the Women’s Federation for World Peace, and the Beverly Hills Lions Club. Proceeds to benefit Better Vision for Children Foundation, a 501C3 organization.
More Information: 737.747.3871
