For over 16 years, Community Empowerment Association, Inc. (CEA) has been in the forefront of offering culturally specific programs, services and initiatives to families of color in the Greater Pittsburgh area, equipping them with the awareness and tools necessary to move towards self-determination, self-sufficiency and sustainability.

For the last 7 years, CEA has sponsored the Black Family Reunion to provide a safe place for families throughout Allegheny County to come together for cultural networking, educational workshops, health awareness and screenings, recreation and fun. More specifically, the event honors and celebrates the rich culture and humanity of African Americans.

The 7th Annual Black Family Reunion & Cultural Arts Weekend is geared towards the theme 'Youth In The Age Of Obama' which exemplifies and celebrates the Black Family as a unit that promotes positive and healthy behaviors within our communities.

“Understanding that the community is in crisis and recognizing the struggles disadvantaged and minority families endure to survive, the Black Family Reunion is a way to entertain, educate and empower people in ways traditional to our culture,” says T. Rashad Byrdsong, founder and CEO of Community Empowerment Association. “There is something for everyone to enjoy. This event is for everyone!”

Vendors and basketball players are encouraged to contact the Community Empowerment Association by telephone (412-371-3689), e-mail (pittsburghblackfamilyreunion@gmail.com) or by visiting the office (400 N. Lexington Avenue, Building 500) to obtain more information.

“This festival is just another way for us to build families and communities, says Byrdsong.”

The Reunion will also have its version of family feud, where different families compete against each other on trivia.

"THE BLACK FAMILY REUNION "FAMILY FEUD"

AUGUST 6TH 11AM-5PM
KENNARD FIELD - KIRKPATRICK STREET - PITTSBURGH
PEACE N THE HOOD BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT & SLAM DUNK CONTEST

PEACE IN THE 'HOOD. Before You Fight It Out, Let's Think It out, Work It Out, Talk It Out, Peace It Out!
August 6th | Kennard Field | Kirkpatrick Street | Hill District

We welcome individuals and organizations who are interested in participating. Please call to register - 412-371-3689.

Ages 12-14 | 15-18 | 19-25
3 on 3 Team by score. One-game eliminations Saturday.

PRIZES AND TROPHIES AWARDED TO WINNER AND FIRST RUNNER-UP

For more information, e-mail: pittsburghblackfamilyreunion@gmail.com

AUGUST 6TH 7PM - 11PM
KELLY STRAYHORN THEATER 1021 PENN AVENUE - PITTSBURGH
HIP-HOP SYMPOSIUM & AFRICAN AMERICAN FILM SHOWCASE

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

AUGUST 7TH 11AM - 6PM
SCHENLEY PARK - PITTSBURGH
CHILDREN ACTIVITIES - HEALTH SCREENING
TENT DISCUSSION 'YOUTH IN THE AGE OF OBAMA'
ETHNIC FOOD - VENDORS - DANCE CONTEST
CONCERT STARRING BOBBY VALENTINO

DJ
Marcus Reid
CEA KIDS
Smiley & Yung Precious
Joshua Lockridge
Casaundra
Yung Folk
S.C.
Waxx Nitty
Ira SOUL
Straight Money Ent.
Hood Rec (CEA Hip Hop Academy graduates)
Ms.Kennedy
B.G. ONE
LIL D
Nick Pratt
R-Mon
A-Jaxx
4 1 Deuce
Shod & DC
Los & CLG
Devine 7
Alexandria “The Songstress”
B.Brix/Ivory
NAKA (Dance group)
Sha-King
G-Money
Jon Quest
Gene Stoval
Brother Rashad(Key note speaker)
Bobby Valentino (National act)
Franchise
Mac Miller (Rostrum)
The Scholars
Hakim Rasheed (E-1/Formerly Koch)
1st STRING (Desert Storm)
Jasiri X
Levert 2

AUGUST 7TH 9PM - 2AM
COLISEUM 7310 FRANKSTOWN AVENUE - PITTSBURGH
THE 'ALL WHITE' OLD SCHOOL BYOB CABARET

'ALL WHITE' OLD SCHOOL BYOB CABARET
AUG 7TH 9PM - 2AM MUSIC BY: TEE JAY

THE COLISEUM 7310 FRANKSTOWN AVENUE, PGH, PA 15208

TICKETS: $15 IN ADVANCE/MORE AT THE DOOR ON SALE
@ DORSEY'S RECORDS, COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ASSOCIATION
OR CALL 412.371.3689

VISIT www.PghBlackFamilyReunion.org

AUGUST 7TH 9PM - 2AM
CLUB 21 108 19TH STREET, PITTSBURGH
THE 'ALL WHITE' BOBBY VALENTINO AFTER PARTY

AUGUST 8TH 12 NOON - 6PM
SCHENLEY PARK - PITTSBURGH
CONCERT STARRING HAROLD MELVIN'S BLUENOTES
Tent discussion
DJ(Style) start playing music
Rodman street missionary Baptist church Choir
Macy’s Fashion Show(#1)
Flow band
J.G./George Smith
NAKA
Roland Ford (Line dancing)
Macy’s Fashion Show(#2)
Mele Mel (Gospel hip hop)
Stefano
Gimini
Spirit Filled
Curtis Lewis Jr.
Dell Saunders
Artistree
Intrinsiq/Washington D.C.
Brother Rashad
Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes

AND SOUL LINE DANCING WITH ROLAND FORD

Attendance to this year's event is projected to be 10 - 15,000.
Please use the form below to register for Vendor opportunities:
Vendor Forms - Click on Link Below To Download
Food & Beverage Vendor Form
Merchandising Vendor Form
Informational Vendor Form
Community Vendor Form

VISIT THE PITTSBURGH BLACK FAMILY REUNION @ www.PghBlackFamilyReunion.org

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FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL BLACK FAMILY REUNION

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