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The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troupe performed in unison and had solos in accord with the group’s expert drummers at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Spirit of Angela African Dance Company performs at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Zulu Connection Stiltdancers of New Orleans perform at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Spirit of Angela African Dance Company performs at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Heather Beal interprets through movement Somi’s “Four African Women” at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Best Dance and Talent Center dancers perform at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Zaki Baruti, president of the Universal African People’s Organization and members escort co-founder Safiyah Chavin, also founder of African Heritage Dancers and Drummers, to her seat. Chavin was honored at the Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Spirit of Angela African Dance Company performs at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Spirit of Angela African Dance Company performs at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Zulu Connection Stiltdancers of New Orleans performs at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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The crowd was interactive at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc. There was plenty of call and response throughout the concert and expert dancers from the audience were moved to join professional dancers on stage for thrilling improvised solos paying tribute to honoree Mama Safiya Chavin at the end of the concert.
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Kuumba Youth Performance Ensemble performs at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Spirit of Angela African Dance Company performs at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Kuumba Youth Performance Ensemble performs at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Kuumba Youth Performance Ensemble drummers perform at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Kuumba Youth Performance Ensemble performs at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Kuumba Youth Performance Ensemble performs at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Kuumba Youth Performance Ensemble performs at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Heather Beal interprets through movement Somi’s “Four African Women” at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Heather Beal interprets through movement Somi’s “Four African Women” at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Heather Beal interprets through movement Somi’s “Four African Women” at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Heather Beal interprets through movement Somi’s “Four African Women” at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Heather Beal interprets through movement Somi’s “Four African Women” at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Best Dance and Talent Center dancers perform at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Best Dance and Talent Center dancers perform at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Best Dance and Talent Center dancers perform at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Best Dance and Talent Center dancers perform at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Best Dance and Talent Center dancers perform at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Best Dance and Talent Center dancers perform at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Best Dance and Talent Center dancers perform at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Best Dance and Talent Center dancers perform at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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“April 13, 2024, is hereby declared Ms. Safiyah Chavin and The African Heritage Youth Organization Day,” says Malena Amusa, while Deborah Ahmed, co-founder of Better Family Life, presents the St. Louis Mayor’s proclamation to Mama Safiyah Chavin on Sat., April 13, at The Black Dance USA concert at COCA.
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Mama Safiyah Chavin receives the St. Louis Mayor’s proclamation that April 13, 2024 has been declared “Ms. Safiyah Chavin and The African Heritage Youth Organization Day,” handed to her by Deborah Ahmed (left), co-founder of Better Family Life, at The Black Dance USA concert at COCA, on Sat., April 13.
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Mama Safiyah Chavin thanks all in attendance for honoring her and The African Heritage Youth Organization she founded at The Black Dance USA concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Imani Detry (left), Assitant Director of Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago, performed with the group’s expert drummers at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Imani Detry (center), Assitant Director of Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago, performed with the group’s expert drummers at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troupe performed in unison and had solos in accord with the group’s expert drummers at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Imani Detry (center), Assitant Director of Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago, performed with the group’s expert drummers at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago performs at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago performed at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troupe performed in unison and had solos in accord with the group’s expert drummers at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago accept dancers of all races who celebrate and respect African culture. The troupe dances and plays the drums at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troupe performs at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troups performed in unison and had solos in accord with the group’s expert drummers at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago accept dancers of all races who celebrate and respect African culture. The troupe dances and plays the drums at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troupe performed in unison and had solos in accord with the group’s expert drummers at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troupe performed in unison and had solos in accord with the group’s expert drummers at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troupe performed in unison and had solos in accord with the group’s expert drummers at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troupe performed in unison and had solos in accord with the group’s expert drummers at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troupe performed in unison and had solos in accord with the group’s expert drummers at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troupe performed in unison and had solos in accord with the group’s expert drummers at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago accept dancers of all races who celebrate and respect African culture. The troupe dances and plays the drums at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troupe performed in unison and had solos in accord with the group’s expert drummers at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Communications expert and dancer Malena Amusa (left) dances with the The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago ensemble at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Communications expert and dancer Malena Amusa (left) dances with the The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago ensemble at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Communications expert and dancer Malena Amusa (center) dances with the The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago ensemble at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Communications expert and dancer Malena Amusa (center) dances with the The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago ensemble at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Communications expert and dancer Malena Amusa (center) dances with the The Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago ensemble at Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Campaign for Human Dignity Co-Chairs Zenobia Thompson (left) and Walle Amusa (Amusa) and St. Louis American Publisher Donald Suggs point to all the familiar faces in the crowd at the Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Expert African dancers from across St. Louis broke into stirring improvised solos in accord with the Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troupe in praise and tribute to Mama Safiyah Chavin, founder of the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers, who was honored at the Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Mama Safiyah Chavin receives gifts from the audience and organizers after April 13, 2024 has been declared Ms. Safiyah Chavin and The African Heritage Youth Organization Day,” at The Black Dance USA concert at COCA produced by Better Family Life, Inc., on Sat. April 13.
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Expert African dancers from across St. Louis broke into stirring improvised solos in accord with the Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troupe in praise and tribute to Mama Safiyah Chavin, founder of the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers, who was honored at the Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Expert African dancers from across St. Louis broke into stirring improvised solos in accord with the Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troupe in praise and tribute to Mama Safiyah Chavin, founder of the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers, who was honored at the Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Expert African dancers from across St. Louis broke into moving improvised solos in accord with the Ayodele Drum and Dance of Chicago dance troupe in praise and tribute to Mama Safiyah Chavin, founder of the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers, who was honored at the Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Deborah Ahmed (center), co-founder of Better Family Life, Inc. and lengedary African dancer and instructor praises and dances to pay tribute to Mama Safiyah Chavin, founder of the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers, who was honored at the Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.
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Deborah Ahmed (center), co-founder of Better Family Life, Inc. and lengedary African dancer and instructor was coaxed to the stage by Communications expert and dancer Malena Amusa (left) and other dancers to praise and pay tribute to Mama Safiyah Chavin, founder of the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers, who was honored at the Black Dance USA Concert at COCA, Sat., April 13, 2024 produced by Better Family Life, Inc.