2019
2019 UPCOMING EVENTS
Founded in 2017 to promote education and celebrate Black History and Cultural Diversity. The African American Education and Event's inaugural event was the internationally successful Tupac Festival.
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Our goal is advance human understanding through celebrating history and igniting enthusiasm for the future.
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Our events are a combination of educational opportunities for school aged children and entertainment for all age groups.
PAST EVENTS
TUPAC FESTIVAL | JUNE 16-23, 2017-18
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A festival that focuses on musician, philosopher, and modern cultural hero Tupac Shakur. Annual festival that includes 6-12 events held in multiple well-known venues all across Nashville, TN. The event draws over 2500 people.
BLACK ANTIQUITY | FEB 11-24, 2018
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Nashville's official Black History Month Celebration. 10 events over 12 days in collaboration with including partnerships with Higher Educational Institutions, Nashville Business, Technology companies, & Community Organizations. A variety of programs geared for all ages. The events drew over 2000 participants.
BLACK PANTHER REGIONAL PREMIER | FEB 15, 2018
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We managed and promoted the regional premier of Marvels Black Panther as a fundraiser for a local non-profit. We also arranged funding for over 600 Nashville school children to attend opening weekend showings of the film. Our events were instrumental in bringing Nashville, TN to the forefront of the cultural phenomenon created by Black Panther. Our footage and photos were used by the following outlets; Associated Press, Good Morning America, The Daily Show, Essence Magazine & many more.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION | JUNE 19, 2018
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Founded and oversaw the inaugural Juneteenth event for Nashville, TN. A commemoration of the oldest known holiday marking the end of slavery was held at historic Fort Negley. The celebration honored the free African Americans who fought to defeat the confederacy and those who continue to fight today. The event drew over 1000 people.
SPONSORSHIP
Events Sponsorship reaches and impacts people directly in Nashville, TN. Our events draw on an average 2500 and attendance at our events continues to grow.
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We have just received a Thrive Grant from Nashvilles Metro Art Commission for our work with local Community Centers, Metro Parks, and the Nashville Public Library.
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Reading programs
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Mentoring local children to explore becoming entrepreneurs, authors, and screen writers
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Each of our events have educational and cultural components. All of our events are large-scale, highly-visible and well-attended.
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Footage from our events have been used by all major media outlets - ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Good Morning America, The Daily Show, Essence Magazine & more.
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2019 EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Mayor David Briley speaking at Nashvilles Official Juneteenth
Celebration (2018)
Mayor David Briley speaking at Nashvilles Official Juneteenth
Celebration (2018)
Mayor David Briley speaking at Nashvilles Official Juneteenth
Celebration (2018)
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Founded in 2017 to promote education
and celebrate Black History and Cultural Diversity.
The African American Education and Event's inaugural event was the internationally successful Tupac Festival.
Our goal is advance human understanding through celebrating history and igniting enthusiasm for the future.
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Our events are a combination of educational opportunities for school aged children and culturally diverse entertainment for all age groups.
Our Team
Big Fella - Founder
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A pioneer in digital media known for his ground-breaking Cookin Wit Big Fella television segments and brand. Communitiy advocate and co-founder of the Tupac Festival and nationally recognized Juneteenth celebration. Husband, father, entertainer, entrepreneur and visionary.
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2019 EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
ABOUT
Mayor David Briley speaking at Nashvilles Official Juneteenth
Celebration (2018)
Mayor David Briley speaking at Nashvilles Official Juneteenth
Celebration (2018)
Mayor David Briley speaking at Nashvilles Official Juneteenth
Celebration (2018)
LOCATION
Founded in 2017 to promote education
and celebrate Black History and Cultural Diversity.
The African American Education and Event's inaugural event was the internationally successful Tupac Festival.
Our goal is advance human understanding through celebrating history and igniting enthusiasm for the future.
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Our events are a combination of educational opportunities for school aged children and culturally diverse entertainment for all age groups.
"I work with BMG and we wanted to be involved with the festival since we represent much of Tupac Shakurs cataloge. Nashville isn't just country music and this festival proves it. For the first time in the world Nashville is the keeper of this great poets work through this annual festival."
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- Thalia Ewing (BMG Nashville)
Without vision the people parish. This man has vision. The festival was live!
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The most black feet on the ground since freed slaves built it. This is deep and historic.
- African American Cultural Alliance
Our Team
Big Fella - Founder
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A pioneer in digital media known for his ground-breaking Cookin Wit Big Fella television segments and brand. Communitiy advocate and co-founder of the Tupac Festival and nationally recognized Juneteenth celebration. Husband, father, entertainer, entrepreneur and visionary.
Walter Lewis III - Light Skinned legal
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A pioneer in digital media known for his ground-breaking Cookin Wit Big Fella television segments and brand. Communitiy advocate and co-founder of the Tupac Festival and nationally recognized Juneteenth celebration. Husband, father, entertainer, entrepreneur and visionary.
Mytecia Myles - Director of Grants & Fundraising
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A pioneer in digital media known for his ground-breaking Cookin Wit Big Fella television segments and brand. Communitiy advocate and co-founder of the Tupac Festival and nationally recognized Juneteenth celebration. Husband, father, entertainer, entrepreneur and visionary.
Joan Greene - Consultant & Brand Development
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A pioneer in digital media known for his ground-breaking Cookin Wit Big Fella television segments and brand. Communitiy advocate and co-founder of the Tupac Festival and nationally recognized Juneteenth celebration. Husband, father, entertainer, entrepreneur and visionary.
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