NAKUPENDA, "I love you." an art immersion, depicts love throughout the African diaspora. Images, stories and poems of friendship, family, self love, community, activism and empowerment. Nakupenda is the Swahili word for ‘I love you’. "This is a celebration of love in and for the journey and humanity of a people." Shanna Melton
Participating artists: Abdul Badi, Jean Benoit, Tara Blackwell, Adger Cowans, Derrick Cross, Patrick Dougher, Christa Forrest, Clymenza Hawkins, Shaunda Holloway, Ajani Housen, Danielle Julius, Lucas Lazarre, Barbara Loss, Iyaba Ibo Mandingo, Clyde Theophilus Mclaughlin, Shanna Melton, Aisha Nailah, Jahmane West, Tara Blackwell

SAT. 1/25/20 ARTISTS' RECEPTION, 5-8:30 PM
SPONSORED BY Grill II CT
Featuring Drumming and Storytelling by Gina LeVon Simpson
Enjoy samplings from the Grill II at the reception, then join us at the Grill II after party, at 1020 Broad St. downtown Bridgeport, CT

SAT. 2/15/20: ARTISTS TALK, 4-6:30PM with a presentation by Rev. Ina Anderson

FRI. 3/6/20 CLOSING PARTY CELEBRATION AND SPOKEN WORD More info to follow.