Teresa Michelle Walker Jackson gives her closing thoughts on the Savannah Black Heritage Festival.
Presented in part by International Paper Company, Georgia Power and Carver State Bank.
Feb 21. 5 pm - Georgia's newly elected U.S. Senator and Savannahian, the Reverend Raphael Warnock, will engage with youth in a forum, "Reform - A Discussion by U.S. Senator and the Youth Leaders. The forum will address a segment of this year's theme, "Reflect, Reform, Rejoice." Viewing Sunday @ 5pm on this website.
Live Stream Performance from India Shawn and Koryn Hawthorne.
Self-published authors showcase and discuss their books.
Presented by Savannah State University Department of Fine Arts, Humanities and Wellness.
Presented by Savannah State University Department of Fine Arts, Humanities and Wellness.
Featuring local and regional young jazz vocalists and instrumentalists under the direction Teddy Adams.
Featuring work by members of the Friends of African American Arts (FAAA) and Savannah State University Alumni. Presented by Savannah State University Department of Fine Arts, Humanities and Wellness.
Master Storyteller, Lillian Grant-Baptiste will portray how storytelling, music, and folklore have been used as tools of resistance, reform and reconciliation throughout African American history.
Covers Mental Health, Food & Nutrition, Dental Care, Screenings, and COVID Precautions. Part II is a low impact workout. Presented by St. Joseph’s/Candler Health Systems.
“Textiles” by the acclaimed artist Sonja Robinson opens as the headlining fine art exhibition for the 32nd Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival presented by Savannah State University with investment from the City of Savannah. “Textiles", will be on display throughout the month of February in Room 137 of the Social Science Building on the campus of Savannah State University.
A Virtual Gospel Concert. Featuring Demetrius West. LIVE STREAM Performance @ 7pm. Tune in to WSAV-TV 3 on Your Side. Opening performances by members of the SSU Wesleyan and Anointed Voices, GSU/Armstrong Gospel choirs. @ 8pm the event can be viewed here.
Opening Libation Ceremony. Conducted by Master Storyteller Lillian Grant-Baptiste.
A Virtual Experience at various African-American Historic Monuments and the War II & Vietnam Memorials. Learn the origin and history of the monuments presented by local youth organizations. Presented in part by Lester’s Florist.
A family workout from the comfort of your home. Presented in part by St. Joseph’s/Candler Health Systems
Commemorating President Abraham Lincoln’s signing a resolution for the 13th Constitutional Amendment to outlaw Slavery. Observance initiated by Richard R. Wright, former slave and 1st President of Savannah State University. “RR” Presented by Savannah State University Student Affairs Office, The Wright Choice Initiative Mentoring Program.
Juanita Adams promotes the 32nd Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival. Representing the SBHF Board of Directors/Festival Committee, she informs us that it will be a completely virtual festival. She welcomes everyone to experience the array of family entertainment and education.
Mayor of Savannah, Van R. Johnson II, welcomes the residents of Savannah, as well as our online audience, to the beginning of the 32nd Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival. He speaks on the History of the festival, events in 2020, welcomes Rev. Raphael Warnock as the first black U.S. Senator from Georgia and lets us know the best in Black History is yet to come. Enjoy this year's virtual festival.
Interim President Kimberly Ballard-Washington welcomes the residents of Savannah, as well as our online audience, to the beginning of the 32nd Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival. This year’s Black Heritage theme is Reflect, Reform, Rejoice. These three words represent the history of African Americans as they marched from enslavement to freedom to contributors. Since this trek has been long and arduous, what has been accomplished embodies reformation that upon reflection is cause to rejoice!
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