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The Pittsburgh Black Family Reunion Festival is the biggest African American cultural festival in Pittsburgh; it consists of The Peace In Hood basketball Tournament, performances from Pittsburgh's finest, workshops, and several activities for the youth. The event has grown astronomically over the past two years. Last year, Saturday's attendance, alone, nearly doubled the attendance from the previous two day festival. This growth is an indication that the event has developed into a landmark community event that is anticipated throughout the year!
5th Annual Black Family Reunion 2008
SCHEDULE
Friday August 1st, 2008 (Special Community Discussion)
Hip Hop Panel Discussion
Entitled “Hip-Hop, The Black Family, and Community Survival”
Time: 6 to 7:30 PM
7143 Fleury Way at CEA Cultural Center
(Next to Old Rite Aid Building)
Discussion between prominent Local Rappers/ Community Leaders
Saturday August 2nd, 2008
10:30 - 12 noon – Sound Check
12 noon - 12:30 – DJ playing music
12:30 - 12:45 – Drum Call
12:45 - 12:50 – Introduction
12:50 - 1:00 – Brother Rashad
1:00 - 2:00 – DJ Phinesse
2:00 - 3:00 – Spinning
3:05 - 3:10 – Lady Cash (Rap)
3:15 - 3:30 – Judah Law (Reggae) - Pictured
3:35 - 3:45 – DJ Finesse Spinning
3:50 - 4:00 – Hakeem (R&B)
4:00 - 4:15 – Kent Bey (Royal Tribe)
4:25 - 4:35 – DWG (Dancers)
4:40 - 4:50 – A-Maz’n (Rap)
4:55 - 5:00 – Joc & Sincere (Rap)
5:00 - 5:10 – Asante Nation Dancers (CEA)
5:15 - 5:45 – Tru Vibes Project (Band)
5:55 - 6:07 – Roscoe (Hip-Hop)
6:10 - 6:20 – Jasiri X (Rap)
6:25 - 6: 40 – Owey (Rap)
6:45 - 7:00 – Bianca Atterberry (R&B) - Pictured
7:05 - 7:20 – Steel City Rydaz (R&B/Dance)
7:25 - 7:40 – Boaz (Hip-Hop)
7:45 - 8:00 – S. Money (R&B)
Peace in the Hood Basketball Tournament (12-5pm)
Saturday’s Events for the Black Family Reunion (Tentative)
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DJ Spinning
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Drum Call
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Peace in The Hood Basketball Tournament - Winners of the Basketball will receive sneakers, trophy, and a package from sponsors. The Championship team will play a game versus a celebrity team.
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 Arts & Crafts - Will occur at a table ran by the CEA for the children at the event
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Rock Climbing, Moon Jump and Face Painting
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Local Musical Performances (Main Stage)
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Spoken Word Performances
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Network Tents - (For panel discussions and information sessions)
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Free Giveaways - (Pirates Games, Kennywood Tickets, & More)
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Petting Zoo
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008
10:30 - 12:00 noon – Sound Check
12:00 noon - 12:10 – Welcome and Introduction
12:15 - 1:00 – DJ Playing Music
1:00 - 1:10 – Brother Rashad
1:10 - 1:20 –
1:35 - 2:25 – DJ Nick Nice spinning
2:25 - 2:35 – A-Roc/Déjà Vu
2:40 - 2:50 – Christian
2:50 - 3:10 –
3:20 - 4:00 – Pl Polk Ministries
4:20 - 4:50 – Anita Tillman
5:00 - 5:15 – Joy Ike - Pictured
5:20 - 5:35 – Artistree
5:40 - 6:40 – Rodney McCoy - Pictured
7:00 - 8:00 – Dezoul Meet Orchestra
Workshop: Peace in the Hood Basketball Tournament Championship game, Slam Dunk & CEA All Stars vs. WAMO 106ers (12 pm- 3:00 pm)
Sunday’s Events For the Black Family Reunion (Tentative)
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Gospel Choir Performance
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Local Smooth Jazz Band Performance
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R&B Performances
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Basketball Championship
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DJ Spinning
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Rock Climbing
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Moon Jump
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Peace In The Hood Slam Dunk Contest - Winners of the Basketball will receive sneakers, trophy, and a package from sponsors.
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Family Feud - Our version of family feud, with the questions gearing toward black history, health, and finances
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Drum Call
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Free Giveaways (Pirates Games, Kennywood Tickets, & More)
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Caricatures
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Face Painting
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Petting Zoo
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 412-371-3689
or email blackfamilyreunion2008@gmail.com
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