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Black History Month Celebrations In Wilmington

Deanna Justin and Hollywood Kyle
Author Deanna Marie
Black History Month Celebration in Wilmington

Black History Month Celebrations In Wilmington

County Executive Meyer, Department of Community Services mark the beginning of Black History Month with a celebration of African culture at the Walnut Street YMCA

 New Castle – New Castle County has announced the 2023 Black History Month celebration open house event with a focus on African culture to take place on Saturday, February 4 from 11 am – 2 pm at the Walnut Street YMCA, 1000 N. Walnut Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801.

In collaboration with Walnut Street Y Black Achievers, the open house event will feature performances, speakers, demonstrations, food tastings, face painting, history boards, make-and-take crafts, and merchants. Admission is free to the public.

We are very excited to be showcasing varied perspectives and connections to African culture including live demonstrations of braiding, head wrapping, beading, pottery, drumming, and art. The 2023 program includes the return of live performances including music, dance, and speakers.  Girl Scouts of all levels who attend the event will earn a Black History Month fun patch. Find the most up-to-date information at https://www.nccde.org/930/Celebrate-Black-History-Month.

New Castle County Division of Community Resources and The Walnut Street YMCA have partnered on the annual Black History Month celebration for 9 years. In 2022 the Black History Month celebration welcomed over 200 guests.

NCC Black History Program: Celebration of African Culture

Walnut Street YMCA, Saturday, February 4, 2023, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Open House style event with speakers and performances. See schedule below:

Performances/ Speakers

11:00 am       Drum Call with Gadangme Delaware

Lift Every Voice and Sing, Black National Anthem lead by Rita Dee Porter

Welcome, County Executive Matthew Meyer

11:30 am       Bayard Borchestra

12:00 pm       Pieces of a Dream

12:15 pm       Miss Juneteenth

12:20 pm       Demitrius and Bryce Bullock The Importance of African Culture in American art

12:30 pm       Afrodisiac dance troupe from University of Delaware

1:00 pm         Baba Hamin EL The Meaning and Value of African Culture

1:15 pm         Harriet Tubman Homeschoolers

1:30 pm         Imani Wulff-Cochrane – African Dance

1:45 pm         Essence Legacy Performing Arts

 

Ongoing Schedule: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

  • African food tastings
  • make-and-take crafts
  • African face painting
  • merchants
  • demonstrations
  • performances
  • history displays

 

Merchants: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

  • Benjamina Fashions
  • TESS African Braiding (braiding demonstration)
  • Twins Bid African Clothing (head wrap demonstration)
  • Samara Weaver (pottery demonstration)
  • Precious Sudz
  • Nonny’s Shea Butters
  • Jewels by Jess (beading demonstration)
  • Demetrius Motion Bullock (art demonstration)
  • mQueen of Sheba Oasis
  • International Food Market African Cuisine
  • Author Sheila Hayford

 

Organizations: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

  • Walnut Street YMCA Black Achievers
  • The Center for Global Africa at Delaware State University
  • Gadangme Delaware (drum demonstrations)
  • Delaware African Student Association of the University of Delaware
  • Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage
  • African American Heritage Center
  • Delaware Juneteenth
  • New Castle County Department of Community Services
  • New Castle County Libraries

Black History Month Celebrations In Wilmington

Rihanna: 10 Songs She Should Perform At The Super Bowl Halftime Show

It’s been seven years since the Anti Tour, so when the NFL

Let’s GO - @rihanna @rocnation #SBLVII @AppleMusic @NFLonFOX pic.twitter.com/xmIXK5jsRg

— NFL (@NFL) September 25, 2022?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced that RiRi would be the 2023 headliner, the Rihanna Navy lost their minds.

Since the announcement, Rihanna has made a teaser to promote her performance which has only created even more buzz for the event.

Now, not that Rihanna needs our help picking out a fire set list but we thought that nudging her in the right direction with some of our personal favorites could ease her mind. Take a look at 10 songs we think Rihanna should perform during her Super Bowl Halftime Show:

  • "Diamonds" (2012)

    “Diamonds” is one of RiRi’s signature songs so it would be a total bummer if she were to not perform this one. The track is from Rihanna’s 2012 album Unapologetic.

  • "Umbrella" ft. Jay-Z (2007)

    Jay-Z is already reportedly helping RiRi for the Super Bowl so it would be such a treat for Hov to grab the mic and perform this song with her.  “Umbrella” is also one of Rihanna’s most notable songs in her discography. The track is from her 2007 album Good Girl Gone Bad.

  • "Needed Me" (2016)

    “Needed Me” is found on Rihanna’s last full-length project Anti which was released in 2016. She also used a snippet of this song for her first teaser for the Super Bowl so it would be a shame if it weren’t performed on the big stage.

  • "Work" ft. Drake (2016)

    You can’t mention the summer of 2016 without this Rihanna track. Not only would it be dope to see RiRi pull Drake on stage to perform this but we can’t help but be greedy and also ask for them to consider their other hit “What’s My Name?” that was released the same year.

  • Only Girl (In The World) (2010)

    No matter where this song is played you are bound to be out of your seat belting the lyrics (or at least turning up the volume loud enough to drown out some poorly sung notes). “Only Girl (In The World)” is definitely one of the songs for RiRi to consider to get that effect from her fans.

  • "Don't Stop The Music" (2007)

    “Don’t Stop The Music” is another party anthem that is bound to have everyone out of their seats at Halftime. It was released in 2007 and is found on her Good Girl Gone Bad album.

  • "Bitch Better Have My Money" (2015)

    Leaving “Bitch Better Have My Money” out of RiRi’s Super Bowl line-up would be a crime seeing how it is the perfect song to get everyone fired up (and call out that friend that still owes you for the pizza and wings you bought for the Super Bowl party).

  • "Rude Boy" (2009)

    “Rude Boy” was released in 2009 and is found on Rihanna’s fourth studio album Rated R. Similar to “Bitch Better Have My Money,” and other songs found on the list, “Rude Boy” is sure to ignite the fire in the Rihanna Navy.

  • "Pour It Up" (2012)

    Whether your favorite team wins the Super Bowl or not, you’ll be sure to “Pour It Up” if this song is selected by RiRi at Halftime.

  • "Pon de Replay" (2005)

    Last but certainly not least, the song that made everyone fall in love with the girl from Barbados. “Pon de Replay” was Rihanna’s breakout hit so we expect her to show some love to the fans who have been with her since day one.

IG @deannaontheair Deanna started her radio career in Reno, Nevada. A jersey girl at heart, she found her way back to the east coast and is now the Morning Show lead at WJBR. Check out Deanna and Justin In The Morning weekdays 5:30-10am!

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