2nd Annual Diversity of the Diaspora at Brickell City Centre

701 South Miami Avenue,Miami FL 33131

19 February, 2023

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SFPoC x BCC invites you to their second annual Diversity of the African Diaspora. On Sunday February 19th at 2pm, we will take a walk down Black Music memory lane and showcase a varied genre of African rooted music such as R&B, Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop, The Blues and more - because we are a musical mosaic in South Florida! Guests are welcome to complimentary passed hors d’oeuvres, a liquor tasting, live soul and Jazz performances, poetry readings, and more. Music is, and has always been, a form of Black Resistance, Joy, and Love! Throughout our history, music was used as a way for Black people to be resilient and resist the oppression they were facing. From early spirituals born out of the unconscionable hardships of slavery, to the creation of folk and gospel, to the evolution of rhythm and blues and jazz, to the ascendance of rock & roll, rap, and hip-hop — Black music has shaped our society, entertained and inspired us, and helped write and tell the story of our Nation. We invite you to join us and reflect on Black music and poetry as an important form of resistance and joy that speaks across cultural boundaries, helps bridge divides, and empowers communities. What: Diversity of the African Diaspora: Music as a form of Resistance, Joy and Love! Where: Brickell City Centre’s Garden Deck When: Sunday, February 19 2pm Kick off the celebration MCed by Mo Beasley with music by Miami’s favorite DJ Tillery 2:30pm Tasting of Omage American hand-crafted brandy O’rte 100% agave tequila 2:30pm Passed hors d’oeuvres from TBD restaurants? 3pm Poetry reading by performer, published author, and activist Mo Beasley 3:30pm Performance by soul singer LaVie and band 4:15pm Poetry reading by Mo Beasley with music by DJ Tillery 5pm Performance by LaVie Band featuring Jazz instrumentalist and trumpet player extraordinaire 6pm Closing remarks Mo Beasley photo credit @renaissance_lens