Diaspora DNA

Diaspora DNA Diaspora DNA Story Center is a cultural hub that explores origin stories and collective memories from the art, history, and lives of the global majority.
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We celebrate shared humanity through story; kinkeeping common threads of our diasporas across time. We believe in the invincible power of the next generation of change makers. We explore, the roots of change by raising the public consciousness and offering thoughtful exhibit work focused on the interrelationships
between people, power, society and systems. We aim to open dialogue that adds vibrancy and
embraces arts & culture as a cornerstone of community.

🌍✨ 4 Seasons in Celebrations ✨🌍Philadelphia’s festivals tell the story of our communities—through music, food, movement,...
05/19/2026

🌍✨ 4 Seasons in Celebrations ✨🌍

Philadelphia’s festivals tell the story of our communities—through music, food, movement, culture, and collective joy.

From spring celebrations blooming across neighborhoods to winter traditions that light up the city, every season carries memories, histories, and living traditions worth preserving.

🎉 Which festival is your favorite season for?
👇 Tell us in the comments!

Because festivals are more than events—
They are living archives of who we are.

05/18/2026

Our stories don’t live in isolation—they grow through your voices.

Every piece of feedback, every testimonial, every shared reflection helps us shape a space that truly reflects our communities.

Thank you for speaking, sharing, and trusting us with your stories. 🤎

We’re building something rooted in story, culture, and community—and we want to build it with you.This month’s newslette...
05/15/2026

We’re building something rooted in story, culture, and community—and we want to build it with you.

This month’s newsletter is more than an update… It's an invitation. ✨

We’re calling on artists, storytellers, organizers, and culture keepers to co-create with us. If you’ve been holding an idea, a vision, or a project close—this is your moment to share it.

💬 Do you have something you want to bring to life?

We’re listening.

Submit your idea here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUMLi9oB23DHsHto0EKeZedpRCn8VmKp46bWedrFGgCg51bQ/viewform

Because our stories are living archives—and collaboration is how we carry them forward.

05/14/2026

Gratitude to the voices, the visionaries, and the hands that made this moment possible.

Our Save Philly Festivals Press Conference was more than an announcement—it was a gathering of culture, community, and commitment to preserving what matters.

We honor our speakers and sponsors who continue to hold space for our stories and uplift our communities:

✨ Jazz On The Ave – Beech Community Services
✨ Poetry Blerds Jams
✨ Carnaval De Puebla
✨ South East Asian Market
✨ Juneteenth Wellness & Arts Festival
✨ Cherry Street Pier

Your work reminds us that festivals are more than celebrations — They are the stories of our lives!
And to the team behind the scenes—
the ones who made sure every moment was seen, heard, and felt:

📰 Vintage Green Inc — Press & Communications
🎤 Shekhinah B. - Philly Famous Co Host & Renowned Vocalist & Performer
📹 We Love Philly — Videography & Photography
🥁 Karen Smith- Drummer Extraordinary
🎂 Batter Up — Cake Jar Hospitality
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And all our dedicated crew of Team DiasporaDNA
We Thank you and sincerely appreciate you! And you helped make it happen!

Together, we See. Support. Save Philly Festivals.

05/12/2026

Thank You TOUR PARTNERS!

Each stop on the Save Philly Festivals Tour isn’t just a destination—it’s a living archive of culture, creativity, and community.

From heritage spaces to food traditions to artistic expression, these partners remind us what’s worth preserving.

✨ Cherry Street Pier - Sarah & Shekhinah Talking us through the dynamic 20,000 sq ft artist studio and festival hub that the whole city loves to gather in.
SPF Spotlight: The home-base of the Juneteenth Wellness & Arts Festival celebrating freedom and mindfulness thru the Black Diaspora In June 2026!

✨ Taller Puertorriqueño — Erikka Goslims,
Decolonizing history, preserving culture, elevating dance, art, books and performance, to build affinity within and around the Puerto Rican Diaspora.
SPF Spotlight: Decade long host of the Feria De Barrio Festival a Latino community celebration in Kensington in September 2026.

✨ Sahhby Foods — Pidor Yang
Celebrating Southeast Asian Diaspora flavors, Lemongrass Cheesesteaks and a small business triumph building community one meal at a time.
SPF Spotlight: Proud Vendor and President of the South East Asian Market a 20+ year Festive outdoor market in FDR Park, rated in Best of Philly!

✨ Urban Art Gallery — Karl
Amplifying voices of women and Caribbean Diaspora artists through contemporary art and creative expression in a community rooted Gallery space.
SPF Spotlight: Enthusiastic Host of the Caribbean Creatives Art Festival featuring vendors, island performance, delicious food and art on display June 2026!

This is more than a tour 🎟️ Join us on the next joyride. www.SavePhillyFestivals.com

05/11/2026

To the storytellers, the lens holders, the culture shifters—this is for you.

Our Save Philly Festivals Maiden Voyage wasn’t just captured…

it was amplified.

Because of you, these stories didn’t stay on the bus. They traveled across timelines, feeds, recaps, emails and threads 📨

The bus tour experience got 20+ press hits, thousands of impressions and hundreds of views on our app Festival Story Map!

And we have you as our fly Influencers to Thank!

You didn’t just document the experience—
you helped us preserve culture - Saving Philly Festivals in real time 🙌🏾

✨ Thank you for being part of this movement.
✨ Thank you for honoring these stories.
✨ Thank you for telling your friends, family, cousins, coworkers and neighbors about this movement for our city!
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🎟 Next Tour June 27th… Sailing to new stops around the City of

Home isn't just where you live — it's where you celebrate. 🏙️ Tag your city of pride and join the movement to protect wh...
04/28/2026

Home isn't just where you live — it's where you celebrate. 🏙️ Tag your city of pride and join the movement to protect what makes our communities unforgettable!

Meet the voice. Meet the vision. 🎤✨We’re proud to introduce Shekinah B. as our Philly Famous Tour Co-Host for the Save P...
04/27/2026

Meet the voice. Meet the vision. 🎤✨

We’re proud to introduce Shekinah B. as our Philly Famous Tour Co-Host for the Save Philly Festivals Bus Tour.

“Philadelphia festivals are cultural infrastructure…” — and Shekinah B. embodies exactly that truth. Through her work, her voice, and her presence, she uplifts culture, amplifies community, and celebrates the creative spirit that defines this city.

This isn’t just a tour—it’s a movement powered by the people who keep Philly’s culture alive.

Join us May 1st and experience it for yourself. 🚌🌍

🎟️ www.savephillyfestivals.org

Come through Saturday April 25th for our soft opening of our long-awaited DiasporaDNA Cultural Center! This program is ...
04/25/2026

Come through Saturday April 25th for our soft opening of our long-awaited DiasporaDNA Cultural Center!

This program is part of our ongoing creative therapuetic wellness series:
Ancestral Wisdom for A Weary World 🌎

In a weary world, sometimes our bodies keep the score. Together we’ll gently reconnect — to each other, to the Archives, to ancestral wisdom, to mindful movement, and peaceful collaging.

Come move, witness, and release the grief we carry in these times.

Hosted by
Located at 2nd Floor / Suite 13
Date & Time. Saturday, April 25 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Sorrow to Strength 🕊️ – a mindful movement workshop facilitated by dance artist and anthropologist

This special workshop is part of the powerful nationwide celebrating the Hunanities in Community
Experience ancestral wisdom, community connection, and so much more — all for free!

Hope to see you there 💜 🔜

We can’t wait to zen 😌 together...

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Every city has a soundtrack… 🎶What does Philadelphia sound like to you?From block parties to festival stages,music has a...
04/23/2026

Every city has a soundtrack… 🎶
What does Philadelphia sound like to you?

From block parties to festival stages,
music has always been part of our story—
the rhythm that carries memory, culture, and movement forward.

Now we want to hear from YOU 👇🏾
Who’s the artist that defines your Philly vibe?
Who’s playing in your headphones on this journey through history?

Drop a name. Tag them. Put us on. 🎤

Let’s build the Ultimate music map of Philly—together.

🎟️ Join the tour: http://www.savephillyfestivals.com

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