Create Dunwoody’s Cultural Heritage Celebrations are free, inclusive, family-friendly events providing awareness and understanding of different cultures that form and influence our community. Through these events, we hope to promote unity and respect for all cultures while highlighting the unique and beautiful traditions of our different heritages.
2026 Black history Celebration
Commemorating 100 years!
Celebrate 100 years of Black History Month with Create Dunwoody at our free, inclusive, family friendly Black History Cultural Celebration.
Enjoy an afternoon of inspiring performances including dance, line dancing with instruction, step dancing, and a vibrant Nigerian wear fashion show, plus local vendors and community connections. All attendees will be entered to win raffle items from our vendors and sponsors!
Date and Time: February 1st 2:00-5:00pm
Location: Marriott Perimeter; 246 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE, Dunwoody, GA 30346
Namari Dance Center, Ballet, modern, jazz, and tap dance from ages 3-18
Georgia Dance Force, Hip Hop from ages 6-12
Moving in the Spirit, Creative youth dance
Djoli Kelen Dancers, African Diaspora dance, music, and culture
Line Dancing - Learn the dances from instructor Rose Merry Brock
Step Dancing
Fashion Show - Nigerian Wear
Vendors
Sholizza Fashion
P Phasions Foundation
Regina’s Goodies
Cotton Studios Caricature Artist
Tastee Spoon
Artists
Derek Cook, Junkyard Chef - Live painting
Naomi Garcia
More to come….
Emcee: Ashli Lincoln, WSB-TV
2025 Event Recap
The inaugural Black History Cultural Heritage Celebration took place on Feb 2, 2025 from 1:30-4:30pm at Le Meridien.
Here are event Video and Photos
Emcee - Multi-Emmy-Award winning Journalist Audrey Washington, WSB-TV.
Performers
Sydney Zhane’ with 6 Flow Band, Sydney Zhane’ - Vocal; Five Piece band wtih Chris Kyles on Keyboard; Drummer, Guitar, Saxophone, and Bassist
Namari Dance Center, Ballet, modern, jazz, and tap dance from ages 3-18
Georgia Dance Force, Hip Hop from ages 6-12
Moving in the Spirit, Creative youth dance
Djoli Kelen Dancers, African Diaspora dance, music, and culture
African American Folktales with Chetter Galloway
Feature Short Film
Slavery to Legacy: Alonzo Herndon, a powerful story of resilience and entrepreneurship. https://www.slaverytolegacy.com
Vendors
Tastee Spoon
Sholizza Fashion
Regina’s Goodies
P Phasions Foundation
Fifth Third Bank - Dunwoody
Artists
Derek Cook, Junkyard Chef
Saulee Smith - Live painting