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HabeshaHABESHA, Inc.

Our world needs well qualified people who are proud to be called Africans; people who are ready to execute the plans that have already been envisioned. In a more global world, HABESHA aims to broaden our youth's knowledge of the world and themselves; Through it, may be expanded our youth's awareness, to include Africa in their thoughts, their educational horizon and life long ambitions. Cooperation and coordination between Africans at home and abroad are prerequisites to our collective struggle for development. Habesha is the organization that gave birth to Black to Our Roots program which also hosts the Annual Organic Fest in Atlanta, Georgia.

wrfgWRFG, 89.3 FM

WRFG 89.3 Broadcasts 24 Hours a day at 100,000 Watts. WRFG provides a voice for those who have been traditionally denied access to the broadcast media and the involvement of a broad base of community elements to guarantee that access. In the utilization of the Foundation's facilities and in its programs the following communities will receive first priority: 1. Those who continue to be denied free and open access to the broadcast media, 2. Those who suffer oppression or exploitation based upon class, race, sex, age or creed or sexual orientation. WRFG has been a friend to Habesha and Black to Our Roots Program for many years, conducting interviews as well as informing the community of their events.

musicalhealersMusical Healers

Music is the healing force of the Universe. Ras Kofi has devoted his life and work towards music that heals and uplifts. He brings this both to his weekly radio program on WRFG from Midnight to 3am as well as his up and coming internet radio that can be found on his website at www.musicalhealers.com. Musical Healers has been consistently actively involved in the upliftment of Afrikan people and has lend their support in many events, whether it is broadcasting interviews with prominent educators, healers and activists, or offering full backing and sponsorship to effective programs. Musical Healers backs and sponsors all of Habesha and Black To Our Roots events, as well as markets and promotes it and gives assistance to any entertainment aspect of the fundraisers.

 

 

AfricanancestryAfrican Ancestry

African Ancestry uses DNA to trace ancestry of maternal and paternal lineages. We specialize in reconnecting people to their lost ancestral histories. We are the only company that can tell a person the present-day country(ies) in Africa with which he or she shares ancestry. African Ancestry extends its services to the youth of Black to Our Roots (BTOR) program. Annually they take a trip to Washignton DC and it is there that they learn of their direct Afrikan lineage.


 


Grace Foods

Distributors of food products including jams, jellies, sauces, condiments and juices; features product details, distributor locations, recipes and menu items. GraceKennedy Limited, the Caribbean’s leading food manufacturer and distributor. Since its beginnings in 1922, GraceKennedy has provided authentic Caribbean food products to generations of Caribbean people earning… and still deserving… the name ‘Grace, the Good Food People’. Today, while we are still largely a Caribbean food company, we have expanded into Canada, the United States and the UK, so our people never have to miss the taste of the Caribbean. Wherever you are you can log to www.gracefoods.com, to check out Caribbean recipes, buy Grace products online, or check out Caribbean food distributors in your area.

Sevananda

Sevananda‘s mission is to empower the community to improve its health and well-being. We accomplish this mission through: Facilitating the democratic participation of our membership; Providing natural and organic foods, and other environmentally sound products, to the Atlanta area and beyond; Providing education on cooperative principles, personal health, environmental conservation and consumer issues; Establishing beneficial relationships with the local community and the global cooperative movement. Sevandanda has provided sponsorship and support for BTOR and Organic fest by allowing us have a display up in the store and donating food to the Organic Fest.

Conscious Hue-niversal Living Magazine

Conscious Living Magazine is one of the most unique holistic publications to emerge in the Southeast. Momentum in the Metro Atlanta area is growing fast. A revolutionary approach to educating, enlightening and empowering both the reader and advertiser is utilized through the Art and Science of living in sync with nature. CLHM's introductory issues are quarterly and bi-monthly with monthly issues to commence the following year promoting a holistic approach to health. Our publication content focuses on maintaining optimum health of the Mind, the Body, the Spirit and the Earth through an innerstanding and exploration of man-made and natural environments, nutrition, emotional well-being and creative expression. CHL has extended their advertising to BTOR and have always supported our events.

 

 

Youth Institute of
Science and Technology - Africa

The Youth Institute of Science & Technology (YIST) is an international progarm based in Agogo, Ghana. The mission of YIST is to develop the leadership and communal power of girls through the integration and application of a science, mathematics, health and technology based curriculum. YIST is a year round academic school program that includes a six-week summer camp at Garden State University College in Kenyse, Ghana.

 


Village Mediaworx

Village Mediaworx is a global creative agency specializing in the identity of quality products, services, and events. Branding. Advertising. You. It takes a Village!

Rebellion Music

You have never heard mixes like this before. Where else can you find Tupac flowin' with Malcolm X, Young Jeezy rippin' it with MLK, Lauryn Hill droppin' it with Iyanla Vanzant, Cee-lo teaming up with Richard Pryor, Paris rappin' with Sonya Sanchez, or Huey P. Newton kickin' knowledge over Slick Rick's Children's Story beat? That's easy...no where! Only REBELLION MUSIC brings heat like that.

VitaMalt

Vitamalt® is brewed by Royal Unibrew A/S, situated in picturesque surroundings in Aarhus, Denmark's second largest city. Since its foundation in 1856, Ceres has been specialising in the malt beverage category providing us with experience and expertise reflected in our unique products. The superior quality of Vitamalt® is achieved by a combination of traditional brewing skills and the use of modern technologies at Ceres. Since 1989 Ceres has been a part of Royal Unibrew A/S, Scandinavia's largest beverage exporter with a range of recognised global brands.


Info-Ghana.com

Info-Ghana welcomes you to Ghana, home of the original, indomitable, black man and woman. Our pages were designed to facilitate you with all the information you will need before coming to Ghana. Give thanks for allowing us to be your guide. Info-Ghana has largely made it possible for us to take our annual trips with the youth to Ghana.

Fiyahrootz, Inc. & Hiwot

Fiyahrootz (Fire-Roots) and a newly expanded "Hiwot, Inc" are companies that are committed to advancing your business to optimal levels of success. We share in your enthusiasm in the realization and achievement of your business’ goals. Our team of graphic artists, web-designers, web-hosters and software specialists are well equipped to satisfy your needs. We offer affordable rates and great promotional packages. While blazing the trail to your business success, we also keep you rooted in a firm foundation. Fiyahrootz, Inc. and Hiwot are the official web designers of Organic Fest and Habesha, Inc.

Roots to Fruits, Inc.

"From the Roots of our Ancestors to the Fruits of our Youths". Roots to Fruits! We Expect Greatness!
Expectation is a serious thing. The thoughts of those who teach our babies must be a true reflection of our children's greatest potential or else education cannot be spiritually driven in a way to bring about the discovering of one's own unique talents and divine purpose. It has been said by the ancestors & the elders that spirit cannot be seperate from the education process. Expectation plants the seeds of infinite possibilities. Expect our children to Excel! Expect our children to supercede! Expect our children to thrive! Expect our children to be great! Expect our children to love and create....

INFINITE POSSIBILITIES!

Roots to Fruits comes on board this year to Organic Fest as the children's event co-coordinator. Queen Taese is the Executive Director of Roots to Fruits and has a great day in store for our children!

Creatology Imagination Lab

Creatology Imagination Lab is a graphic design company based in Atlanta, Georgia with partners spanning throughout the east coast. Centered around the concept that although art and design are known to be free form and unrestrictive, there is also a science behind the development of wonderfully creative work. We continue to use that concept in everything we create.

 

The Black Vegetarian Society of Georgia

The Black Vegetarian Society of Georgia is a voluntary non-profit membership organization that promotes vegetarianism and the inherent health benefits of a plant-based eating plan. Our members embrace
vegetarianism because of health reasons, spiritual affiliations, the environment are beliefs in non-violence. We realize we are what we eat and make a connection between preventive, wholistic and traditional practices for total wellness. Our organization seeks to fill the gaps that exist in our communities, particularly in meeting and addressing the concerns of chronic and degenerative diseases. People of color are disproportionately affected by hypertension and diabetes.

United African Alliance Community Center (UAACC)

The United African Alliance Community Center (UAACC) was founded under the name United African-American Community Center in 1991 by Pete O’Neal, formerly Chairman of the Kansas City Chapter of the Black Panther Party and his wife, Charlotte Hill O’Neal, also formerly of the KC Chapter.
In 1972 Pete and Charlotte came to Tanzania. They became African-American pioneers in their ancestral homeland, and built their homestead on the slopes of Mt. Meru in Imbaseni, a rural village in the heart of the traditional homeland of the Wameru tribe.

"UAACC grows organically..." always changing to meet the needs of the community we strive to serve! Pete and Charlotte wish you all the best in 2007.

May you and your families be blessed with good health, high spirits, creativity and love!

The Luv Garden

Luv Garden is a company whose ultimate concern is "The Gathering Of The Sacred Souls" through socially conscious event planning, marketing and promotion.



Oh! Soul Divine Catering

Vegetarian cuisine, Live Earthly Food with Heavenly Taste. Off-site caterers, delivery and set up available. All occassions, including weddings, birthdays, rites of passage and graduations. We also deliver daily lunches and accomodate special dietary needs. Strict adherence to healthy ingredients. Quality and freshness is our standard.

Oh! Soul Divine Catering is also a new addition this year, lending their assistance to the preparing of live organic food for the event. This year they are featuring their "live" ice-cream.



 

 

 
 

Harvestfest of Atlanta, Saturday September 20th, 2008,
Dunbar Neighborhood Center
477 Windsor St. SW, Atlanta, GA

   

 

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