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Purple Produce: A Heal Thy Self Art Jam aims to amplify Hip Hop and Wellness in Boston and beyond.

About this event

Purple Produce: A Heal Thy Self Art Jam aims to amplifying Hip Hop and Wellness by highlighting health-related, Black-owned businesses in the Boston Area and beyond and representing The 5 Pillars of Hip Hop through performance.The intention is to make people of African Descent in the Boston area aware of how we can take our healing into our own hands through the resources and establishments available to us in the city and state. We have plenty of people and places to assist us in our wellness goals right at home so come through to get to know some of them!The event is happening August 6th, 2022 from 12-5PM outside on the plaza of the Roxbury Branch Library in Nubian Square.At 12:30PM, there will be a Dance & Fitness Session provided by Soul Fire Movement: "Turn up & Zen out by navigating everyday life emotions using Dance, Sweat & Meditation!"

Live Performances:

MCs/Vocalists

Zyla Sol

Red Shaydez

Dancers

Lady Ice

Move Like Zay

DJs

Motivate Merren

DJ TROY Frost

Visual Artists

Studio Jeune Art & Boogie Down Baby

Vendors:

JET Boston

I Love Me Reiki

Saintz Kitchen

Cascentual Therapy & Organic Finish

Nyell's Mindfulness Services & Let's Reflect

Pharaoh Essentials

Gourmet Gummy

Body Party

Rooted Body Co.

+ MORE!

This event was made possible through the Ashe Ashe Grant from the Ujima Project.

In addition to the event, there be a book collection at the Boston Public Library and a resource list of businesses and artists involved in Hip Hop and/or Health in Wellness.

Location

Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library, 149 Dudley Street, Boston, MA 02119