Ms. Afrika Abney - Consultant Branding Blog

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. D...

                                                                           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 Quot...