I am celebrating African Heritage Month (September) with a collage of personal memories; faces, places, events I’ve seen over the many years I’ve been embracing my African roots and learning about the Continent. I first went to Africa as a student in 1984 and from then on I was captured by its magic. Looking at…
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When I heard Chadwick Boseman died, I was in a bit of a state of disbelief. 2020 has been one of those years where reality seems a bit suspended and things emotionally move in kind of a slow motion. So, like, I processed it and I didn’t. My memories of him as an actor are…
The idea of African-Americans leaving America for Africa is not a new one. However, it has resurfaced strongly in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the disparate impact of the novel corona virus on our community. Some have begun to look for another “home” where racism will not be such a defining…
With DC and many other cities venturing into phase 2 of reopening, it feels like we are cautiously beginning to emerge from the hard parts of the COVID-19 quarantine. But with many states experiencing spikes, it is recommended that we continue to be vigilant. We are encouraged to wear masks, social distance, and spend time…
Zawadi was so excited to see one of our favorite brands, Bright Black Candle, spotlighted in Beyonce’s Black Parade Route; a celebration and listing of Black owned brands from arts and culture to beauty and lifestyle. Zawadi first met Bright Black Candle’s creator Tiffany in January 2020. We loved her vision ad were immediately onboard….
A few days ago, I watched attorney L. Chris Stewart at a press conference addressing Rayshard Brooks’ murder. Chris looked tired. He was angry. Exasperated. He had just left Brooks’ family home where his daughter still had on her birthday dress, preparing to go out to celebrate with her father, unaware that a few hours…
Social isolation forced by COVID-19 has disrupted a lot of our patterns. One of our treasured family traditions is going out for Easter dinner. This year, well, that just wasn’t in the cards. It’s always a disappointment to have your plans changed by forces outside of your control. But while social distancing is forcing some…
In the spirit of holiday gift giving, I’ve put together a guide of some of my favorite gifts for the season. From jewelry to large art pieces to some of the home decor I have in my own house, I really hope you and your friends and family enjoy some of my gift ideas. The…
ARTISTS ORNAMENT MARKET FRIDAY, NOV 29, 2019, 12-7 SATURDAY, NOV 30, 2019, 12-7 SUNDAY, DEC. 1, 2019, 12-5 You are warmly invited to one of our most special events of the year, our Artist Ornament Market. We are proud to be doing it for the 11thyear. The event was originally inspired by Carl Graham…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! ZAWADI invites you to join us for our 2018 Holiday Season. We will be OPEN ALL SUNDAYS in December until the 23rd. We’re introducing a range of new holiday products from exciting artists this year to complement our traditional lineup of standbys that have made us your…
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