Afro Utah Festival and GKFolks Foundation
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Black Excellence Gala: A Tribute to the History and Achievements of the African Diaspora
Present
Black Excellence Gala: A Tribute to the History and Achievements of the African Diaspora
We celebrated Black History Month, dedicated to acknowledging and appreciating the substantial contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history. This event honors the legacy of Black individuals, from those who endured hardship since the early 17th century to those who continue to enrich the United States today.
This special event not only commemorates the past but also supports the future through a fundraising initiative for GKFolks Foundation's Mental Health and Entrepreneurship Programs, as well as the Afro Utah Festival.
We also featured the compelling story of an African Immigrant’s decades long journey towards American citizenship, showcasing how the remarkable contributions of African Americans throughout history continue to shape the opportunities and success of all people of African descent pursuing the American dream today.
"An Evening of Remembrance and Celebration Awaits You"
Date: Friday, February 16th
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: Edison House
335 S 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
This special event not only commemorates the past but also supports the future through a fundraising initiative for GKFolks Foundation's Mental Health and Entrepreneurship Programs, as well as the Afro Utah Festival.
We also featured the compelling story of an African Immigrant’s decades long journey towards American citizenship, showcasing how the remarkable contributions of African Americans throughout history continue to shape the opportunities and success of all people of African descent pursuing the American dream today.
"An Evening of Remembrance and Celebration Awaits You"
Date: Friday, February 16th
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: Edison House
335 S 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS We funds cultural and academic scholarship programs as part of our commitment to make educational resources accessible and affordable to students. |
BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITIONS We support entrepreneurs and encourage their creative abilities to come up with a great business plan that is innovative and implementable. Winners can be awarded funds of $3500-$5000 to enable them to carry out their plan. It is our hope that winners ‘pay it forward’ in the near future by making an effort to give back to an immigrant population either locally or back in their respective countries. |
ART & CULTURAL FESTIVALS We organize various cultural events to celebrate diversity and culture through arts, fashions, music, food, and artist performance. The goal is to develop the public’s interest in the arts and encourage cultural exchange. |
EMPOWERMENT & MENTORSHIP Our Project Success, is a career advancement program and GKFolks Konnect, our mentorship program to help break stigmatic barriers, give the your confidence, and help them to innovate/solve real world problems. |
THERAPY SHAMING ADVOCACY Our goal is to empower African immigrants and Refugees to overcome the stigma of therapy shaming through advocacy and access to mental health resources. |
AFRICA DO RIGHT AWARENESS Africa is often known for its corruption among leaders, often misconstrued as a continent littered with poverty and diseases.We believe the youths can change this with a change in mindset.we create awareness by promoting the “dowhatisright4africa” hastag. |
GKFOLKS FOUNDATION
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WHY GKFOLKS FOUNDATION & ITS PROGRAMSFor many African Immigrants & Refugees, migrating into the United States can be a miracle and a nightmare all at once because of the “culture shock.” Today, as these sharp and brilliant minds begin to shift the trajectory of their family’s and their families’ futures, they are met with debilitating cultural and societal barriers. We help to remove that though mental health awareness, educational resources, and opportunities
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