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Affirmations Hosts Upcoming HIV/AIDS Art Exhibit

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BY BTL STAFF

FERNDALE – The Pittmann-Puckett Gallery at Affirmations will host an upcoming exhibition in honor of Black History Month.
"Ebony, A Deeper Love of Self" will honor black experiences, reflecting on the impact of HIV/AIDS.
The exhibition will feature photographs by Imara Rhiannon Chester and poetry by Khafre Kujichagulia Abif and Victor Billione Walker. Walker will host featured performances by Ahya Simone, Michael Springer and DeLorean Cotton.
The event is free and open to the public and will also be hosted by Status Sexy at 7 p.m., Feb. 20 at Affirmations, 290 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale.
For more information, visit the Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/1418181998475992/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming.

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