Ms. Afrika Abney - Consultant Branding Blog

I created this painting from ages 14 - 16 which was when I was a high school student. Years later, I donated the painting. The painting-- Sleepy Child was painted using acrylic paint on canvas board. Upon graduating from high school in 1993, I have not painted much portraits. When I was in high school from 1991 - 1993, my favorite subject in high school was art. My art teacher was Jorge Somarriba.  "Jorge Somarriba, a Nicaraguan born artist who lives in Gaithersburg.  He immigrated to the United States in 1975 and has taught art at the Bell Multicultural High School and Norwood School in Bethesda. Art is an important expression of life that documents the thoughts, experiences, and traditions of an individual. Art is the power to create a specific piece using various materials hightened by tone, volume, depth, and definition. Art is the tool for healing the mind, body and spirit. Art is the colors that glow upon the eyes of both the artist and the viewer. Art is the beauty of the

I was introduced to Baba Melvin Deal when I was 5 years old and he had his first dance studio located in Ward 7. He taught me West African dance. Many years later, Baba Deal has had the opportunity to observe me conduct dance workshops and dance performances at a wide variety of venues such as Malcolm X Park, Market 5 Gallery and Howard Theatre.  Baba Melvin Deal -  African Heritage Dancers & Drummers "The Founding Executive Artistic Director of the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers was, Mr. Melvin Deal, a veteran artist of more than forty one years. Mr. Deal, has worked tirelessly in researching African cultural manifestations to be used in the building of Self-Esteem and addressing the presence of Violence, Delinquency and Dysfunctional lifestyles and abuse in African-American communities. ​ An accomplished, Dancer, Musician, Choreographer, Researcher and Director, Mr. Deal was a graduate of Howard University, with a BA degree in Fine Arts & Education. Mr. Deal has s

                                                                           I created this several years ago.   Black History Month was introduced to me when I was a student attending NationHouse. Below are some of my quotes that I use as examples to exemplify Black History Month which takes place every February. Although, Black History Month occurs during the month of February. I am a black woman and acknowledge the contributions that my ancestors have made.  In fact, growing up, I have had the opportunity to meet many black men and women who made contributions. Some of them include E.Ethelbert Miller, Eloise Greenfield, and Anthony Browder. Quote found on The Internet Quote found on The Internet Quote found on The Internet Quote found on The Internet Quote found on The Internet Quote found on The Internet

I have been through a lot thus far in my life. I have been courageous and brave enough to share my life experiences. I am sensible, cautious, careful, and practical. I am talented and have experienced betrayal, dishonesty and bullying throughout my life. These forms of behavior that I have encountered shaped me into a strong, gentle, creative and passionate person.  If you were to capture my life, you will probably see dark colors.    

 For Immediate Release Contact: Esther Productions, Inc 202-829-0591 estherproductionsinc@gmail.com SAVE THE DATE FOR The National Reconciliation Week: For Self and Family will be held June 6 through June 10, 2022. It is all virtual     (Washington, D.C.) – The novel coronavirus has helped amplify the importance of family around the world, including in American society. People have lost loved ones at unprecedented rates, sometimes leaving the living without the opportunity to bury them and grief their loss. In far too many cases some of these family members had been estranged from one another. Fathers and daughters may not have seen each other for decades or friends, angry about some slight, had not spoken, sent an email or a text. Save the date for The National Reconciliation Week: For Self and Family will be held June 6 through June 10. It is all virtual. "The NRW is designed to help individuals and families heal from the emotional, mental and physical trauma of estrangeme