TIME
MAIN
STAGE
EMPOWERMENT
STAGE
SPECIAL ZONES
11 am
Main Stage
DJ Bri
Host: Playboi Relloo
Empowerment Stage
Tony West Drum Memorial
w/ Ayinde West
DJ: Krate Digga
MC: SlimeTimeRich
ROOTT Family Zone
UNTIL 6 PM
- Bounce Houses
- Music w/ DJ BHB
- Health Screenings
- Wellness Checks
- Lactation Tent for mothers
12 pm
Main Stage
Kickoff Parade
DJ Bri
MC: Playboi Relloo
Empowerment Stage
DJ: Krate Digga
MC: SlimeTimeRich
YOGA ZONE
12:30 PM – 6 PM
Mini Yoga Fest w/ Black Lotus Sanctuary
- Gentle Yoga • Meditation
- Breathwork • Sound Baths
- Partner Yoga • Kids Yoga
1 pm
Main Stage
Restoration X
Keynote McFadden &
Kylian Alexander
DJ Bri
MC: Playboi Relloo
Empowerment Stage
Line Dancing w/
the Pickett Sisters
DJ: Krate Digga
MC: SlimeTimeRich
HBCU D9 Unity Zone
UNTIL 6 PM
- hang out and network
- relax and reminisce
- mini HBCU homecoming
2 pm
Main Stage
Fashion Vibes 2025
Jasmine Burton
Coyia Henderson
Keith White
Ghana Dance Association
DJ Bern
DJ: Ri$io
MC: Jae Esquire
MC: DJ Mr King
Empowerment Stage
DJ Bri
MC: Playboi Relloo
hbcu college fair Zone
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- speak directly with HBCU student ambassadors
- learn about Historically Black Colleges & Universities
3 pm
Main Stage
J London
SOCA
Caribbean Curators
DJ Bern & Ri$io
MC: Jae Esquire
MC: DJ Mr King
Empowerment Stage
African Diaspora News
Channel LIVE
w/ Phil Scott
Vicki Dillard
Demetra Kaye
MC: Valerie Boyer
DJ Bri
COLUMBUS CREW ACTIVITY ZONE
UNTIL 6 PM
- fun for all ages
- soccer related games and activities
4 pm
Main Stage
Ohio Black Dance
Tronee Threat
DJ: Krate Digga
MC: Jae Esquire
DJ Mr King
Empowerment Stage
TrigNo
DJ IQ
MC: Valerie Boyer
COSI GIVEAWAY Zone
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- 400+ COSI Science Kits will be given away to youth by Dr. Bertley and Charles Hill
5 pm
Main Stage
Akron’s Real Deal
DJ Krate Digga
MC: Jae Esquire
MC: DJ Mr King
Empowerment Stage
DJ IQ
MC: Valerie Boyer
6 pm
Main Stage
Goree Drum and Dance
The Deal Breakers
DJ: Krate Digga
MC: Jae Esquire
MC: DJ Mr King
7 pm
Main Stage
Bigg Chief 420
The Legendary MixMaster Ice
of UTFO
MC: CarolineINSPIRES
MC: City Newwss
8:30 pm
Main Stage
MC: CarolineINSPIRES
MC: City Newwss
The Legendary MixMaster Ice
of UTFO
TEEDRA MOSES
9:30 pm
Main Stage
COMMON & PETE ROCK
ACTIVITIES
&
ZONES
ROOTT Family Zone
UNTIL 5 PM
- Bounce Houses
- Music w/ DJ BHB
- Health Screenings
- Wellness Checks
- Lactation Tent for mothers
YOGA ZONE
2 PM – 5 PM
Mini Yoga Fest w/ Black Lotus Sanctuary
- Gentle Yoga • Meditation
- Breathwork • Sound Baths
- Partner Yoga • Kids Yoga
HBCU D9 Unity Zone
UNTIL 6 PM
- hang out and network
- relax and reminisce
- mini HBCU homecoming
hbcu college fair Zone
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- speak directly with HBCU student ambassadors
- learn about Historically Black Colleges & Universities
COLUMBUS CREW Activity ZONE
UNTIL 5 PM
- fun for all ages
- soccer related games and activities
COSI GIVEAWAY Zone
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- 400+ COSI Science Kits will be given away to youth by Dr. Bertley and Charles Hill
TIME
MAIN
STAGE
EMPOWERMENT
STAGE
SPECIAL ZONES
12 pm
Main Stage
DJ SKNO “Power in Praise Gospel Mixshow”
MC: Sean Anthony
MC: Ramani Hunter
Empowerment Stage
DJ/MC: Dommy Styles
ROOTT Family Zone
UNTIL 6 PM
- Bounce Houses
- Music w/ DJ BHB
- Health Screenings
- Wellness Checks
- Lactation Tent for mothers
1 pm
Main Stage
Deaun Sings
Worship in Motion
DJ SKNO
MC: Sean Anthony
MC: Ramani Hunter
Film: “Belief” (14min) produced by C. Loubek ft. Erika Hamilton
Empowerment Stage
Pickett Sisters Line Dance
DJ/MC: Dommy Styles
YOGA ZONE
12:30PM – 6 PM
Mini Yoga Fest w/ Black Lotus Sanctuary (all ages welcome)
- Gentle Yoga • Meditation
- Breathwork • Sound Baths
- Partner Yoga • Kids Yoga
2 pm
Main Stage
Charles Cooper Quartet
DJ SKNO
MC: Sean Anthony
MC: Jae Esquire
Empowerment Stage
Ghana Dance Association
MCs: Jamilah & Charles Ewing w/ The Queens Address Podcast
Jill Jackson w/ Ohio Celebrates Kwanzaa & Black Culture
Minister Donell Muhammad + Robert Muhammad
w/ the Nation of Islam
DJ: Krate Digga
HBCU D9 Unity Zone
UNTIL 6 PM
- Rep your org / school
- Hang out and network
- Relax and reminisce
- Vibe HBCU homecoming
3 pm
Main Stage
Christina Myles
DJ SKNO
MC: Sean Anthony
MC: Jae Esquire
Empowerment Stage
Dr. Umar Ifatunde, Psy.D
Certified School Psychologist
“Psycho-Academic War Against Black Boys & Girls”
COLUMBUS CREW ACTIVITY ZONE
UNTIL 6 PM
- soccer-related games and activities sponsored by the Columbus Crew
- fun for all ages
4 pm
Main Stage
NEXLEVEL
DJ SKNO
MC: City Newwss
MC: Jae Esquire
Empowerment Stage
MCs: Jamilah & Charles Ewing w/ The Queens Address Podcast
MC: Valerie Boyer
Ohio Black Dance Organization
DJ: Krate Digga
5 pm
Main Stage
DJ SKNO
MC: City Newwss
MC: Jae Esquire
Empowerment Stage
N’Shai Iman
DJ: Krate Digga
MC: Valerie Boyer
6 pm
Main Stage
The Liquid Crystal Project
DJ SKNO
MC: City Newwss
MC: Jae Esquire
7 pm
Main Stage
DJ SKNO
MC: City Newwss
MC: Jae Esquire
Tripp Fontane
TALIB KWELI & J RAWLS
8:15 pm
Main Stage
MARSHA AMBROSIUS
ACTIVITIES
&
ZONES
ROOTT Family Zone
UNTIL 5 PM
- Bounce Houses
- Music w/ DJ BHB
- Health Screenings
- Wellness Checks
- Lactation Tent for mothers
YOGA ZONE
2 PM – 5 PM
Mini Yoga Fest w/ Black Lotus Sanctuary
- Gentle Yoga • Meditation
- Breathwork • Sound Baths
- Partner Yoga • Kids Yoga
HBCU D9 Unity Zone
UNTIL 6 PM
- hang out and network
- relax and reminisce
- mini HBCU homecoming
hbcu college fair Zone
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- speak directly with HBCU student ambassadors
- learn about Historically Black Colleges & Universities
COLUMBUS CREW Activity ZONE
UNTIL 5 PM
- fun for all ages
- soccer related games and activities
COSI GIVEAWAY Zone
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- 400+ COSI Science Kits will be given away to youth by Dr. Bertley and Charles Hill
