On Sunday April 23, Fresno will host the very first Freskanda Gala at The Rosé at 4pm, Honoring and celebrating The Grandfather of Fresno Kiehende Solwazi
The name Freskanda derived from the epic movie we all know as Wakanda. Following the unexpected death of Chadwick Boseman, Harris was inspired by his legacy to be the next Black Panther of Fresno, creating Freskanda. Chadwick Boseman was a known hero and superhero to our youth, his death left a lot of people heartbroken. While Chadwick was being The Black Panther we all knew,, he was also fighting colon cancer secretly, only a hand few of his family members knew of this. His personal battles never stopped him, he fought until the end, like the superhero he was.
Kehinde and Adrian Live to carry on his legacy and what he represented through Freskanda efforts here in Fresno, while raising awareness about colon cancer. Furthermore educating and encouraging men and women of all ages to get checked regularly. March is Colon cancer awareness month & our Annual Freskanda Gala will be held the following month, honoring the late, Chadwick. There will also include seminar and activities held in March to further spread awareness and educate the community.
On Sunday April 23 we will be Honoring & celebrating Dr. Kehinde Solwazi for his Leadership. (The Chadwick boseman award will be for our local Panther of the year. Displaying courage, unlimited strength, while teaching and paving the way for generations of Panthers to come. we give him his flowers, while celebrating his birthday we welcome you and encourage your finest Freskanda gear. See you there!
Kehinde has contributed to established strong community ties among the African American community in the central valley, while actively serving in various organizations such as the Black Political Council, United Black Men-UBM, Fresno City College Black Faculty Association. As an Emeritus professor, Kehinde retired from the teaching desk honorably after establishing the African American studies program and a scholarship in his name. Today, the “Kehinde Solwazi's scholarship” stands as his legacy and love for supporting and empowering young black students. yet, Kehinde is gearing up to be an artist again.
“I love to paint, now that I’m retired, I can do all the drawing and painting I wish”.
Let's honor and Celebrate Kehinde Solwazi purchase tickets (Click here) @ RSVP @Eventbrite
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