Welcome to Zawadi
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Year at a glance
Zawadi Cultural Collective in conjunction with Black In The Valley have variety of social and educational programs planned for the 24/25 year. Here's a list of events. Please check back for updates on times and locations:
- TOWN HALL MEETING
Oct. 8, 2024
7pm - 9pm (in person & virtual)
Join us for our annual town hall meeting to address the issues and concerns that affect the African American community in the San Fernando Valley. A panel of representatives from various African American organizations in the valley will discuss topics of concern and how to synergize our efforts to devise some possible solutions and determine next steps for the community. - ZAWADI SCOUTS COMMUNITY SKATE PARTY
Nov. 11, 2025
10p - 12p
Break out your skates so you can roll and bounce with Zawadi Scouts Troop 3246 as they bring back their Annual Community Skate Party!! The skate party is open to families and kids of all ages. - TEEN FRIENDSGIVING
Nov. 16, 2024
Calling all teens for a day of giving thanks for our community. This program will be planned and led by the high school scouts of Zawadi Troop 3246. More information to follow. - KWANZAA CELEBRATION
Dec. 7, 2024
1p - 6p
- 13th ANNUAL WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT & VISION BOARD PARTY
Jan. 26, 2025
1p - 5p
It's all about empowerment for our women! Join us for an afternoon of fellowship as speakers give words of wisdom on topics ranging from organizing your life to mental health. Food is provided and as always Manly Hands will be there to relieve stress offering 3 types of massages. We will also have our annual product swap where you bring in your gently used items to be swapped with others. Doing our part to reduce, reuse, recycle!! - BHM CAREER & HEALTH AWARENESS DAY
Feb. 1, 2025
12p - 3p
Bring your kids out for an interactive experience with Black professionals showcasing their various careers. This hands-on experience will open up their minds to some careers that they might not have ever thought of. And then join us for our health fair where we will have testing, information and giveaways to educate the public about the causes and prevention of life threatening diseases that affect the African American Community. - BLACK BUSINESS MIXER
Feb. 13, 2025
6p - 8p
An opportunity for Black business owners to socialize and synergize their efforts to create a stronger Black dollar within the Valley. Learn about programs and funding opportunities offered by government and private organizations for small businesses. - BLACK HISTORY MONTH PARADE
Feb. 23, 2025 - 1p - 3p
Let’s come together to celebrate US… here in the valley. Join organizations and community members for the ultimate celebration of African American Heritage as we hold our 1st annual Black History Month parade. Look out for more information on this event as we finalize the details. - WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH TEA
March 1, 2025
1p - 4p
Mothers and daughters, sisters and friends join us as we honor their womanhood with a decadent yet traditional tea party. A sampling of various teas will be served with a variety of tasty desserts. - KIDPRENUER PROGRAM
May 31, 2025
12p - 4p
This four-hour intensive program is designed to harness the entrepreneurial spirit of our youth. During this program we will discuss all the elements of creating and operating a business. Topics include but not limited to, marketing, product development, operating cost, branding, presentation and legalization of a business. Mentors and guest speakers will give guidance to the youth as they are given all the tools to create their own business - BLACK PROM
June 12, 2025
7p - 11p
Celebrating all high school students with a festive night of partying and socializing. - 8TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
June 14, 2025
1p - 6p
Our 8th annual Juneteenth Celebration. Bring a blanket, your lawn chairs and the family for a celebration "family reunion" style. Enjoy performers and music while shopping at one of over 100 vendors at our marketplace. Grab you something to eat from one of our food vendors or participate in one of our interactive games. We will be honoring our community leaders, volunteers and student graduates. It’s a day of fun that you wouldn't want to miss.
Stay tuned to this site for more information about these and other events sponsored by Zawadi Cultural Collective.
about us
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SHANIA ACCIUS
Actress, producer, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Shania Accius is founder and CEO of Zawadi. Recognized for her unwavering commitment to art, women’s empowerment and community reform; for over 10 years, Shania has developed social action programs for the community. From the creation of a weekly food distribution service, the Zawadi Scouts, a Girl Scout troop specifically for girls of color, to Zawadi Leadership Initiative, a leadership program for boys, Shania has focused on programs that uplift and enrich the economic and social development of our community.
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KEITH PASCHALL
With 20 years of experience producing television and film, Keith brings a unique vision to his role as Zawadi's CFO. He began his career at BET where he climbed the ranks to becoming one of the youngest senior managers within the company. He then took his expertise to Los Angeles where he began a production company with famed music video director Bille Woodruff. He then started to work in the reality world. Producing a number of hit programs such as The Amazing Race, Married at First Sight and Dr. Pimple Popper. Keith uses his managerial and accounting skills to successfully oversee all of the active projects created by Zawadi.
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PROGRAMS
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WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT VISION BOARD PARTY
A women’s empowerment event held in January designed to promote self-love and self-care to women. In addition to the vision board component the program features guest speakers, a panel discussion, a product swap, giveaways and other services geared to relaxation of the mind and body.
Juneteenth Community Celebration
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An event to commemorate the emancipation from
slavery on June 19th, 1865. Geared towards bringing together the African American Valley community for an afternoon of fellowship and fun. The event features music, family activities, sports, water play, a book fair, an essay scholarship program, vendors and a Kidpreneur Korner. |
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ZAWADI LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE
A leadership program for boys and girls of color. Lead by prominent men and women in the community, this program is designed to give youth the tools that they need to become productive leaders in society. Each year the program is centered on a theme that is supported by a number of activities and guest speakers.
BLACK IN THE VALLEY MARKETPLACE
A quarterly marketplace designed to support the community
while building financial security for small businesses in the
area. The Marketplace is held every March, June, September
and December. It features over 50 local vendors showcasing
their products and services to the public.
while building financial security for small businesses in the
area. The Marketplace is held every March, June, September
and December. It features over 50 local vendors showcasing
their products and services to the public.
KIDPRENEUR BUSINESS ACADEMY
A 4 hour program designed to foster the creativity and entrepreneurial spirt in today's youth. A team of business professionals will guide our young entrepreneurs through the steps needed to become business owners. They will take their ideal from concept to realization, completing the necessary paperwork required to start a business and launching their business at our Juneteenth Community Celebration.
Zawadi food distribution
A weekly Food Distribution service designed to provide
underserved communities of the San Fernando Valley
access to good quality food. It's held every Saturday
morning from 10am until supplies last. Meats, produce,
fish, dairy, bread and prepackaged meals are all made available to the public for free.
Location: Christ Community Church
7911 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, CA. 91306
underserved communities of the San Fernando Valley
access to good quality food. It's held every Saturday
morning from 10am until supplies last. Meats, produce,
fish, dairy, bread and prepackaged meals are all made available to the public for free.
Location: Christ Community Church
7911 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, CA. 91306
Contact us
Please send your inquiries and comments.
Office: 818.925.6904
Office: 818.925.6904