Ancestral Remembrance and History Celebration 2023

Sema Hadithi Foundation shares and celebrates the narratives of African Americans, especially the descendants of the enslaved and formerly enslaved, who have greatly contributed to Utah's fabric.

Contact | PBS Utah - Aired: 08/29/23


This year's theme, "Color Him Father,"

honors & recognizes the contributions of African-American father figures in Utah.

Sema Hadithi continues the mission to shed light on stories of positive impact on families and communities as we remember our fathers.

This image is the property of Robert Burch, Jr. and Sema Hadithi LLC

Events in this celebration!

“COLOR HIM FATHER”

2023 Ancestral Remembrance Celebration & Recognition Dinner

We recognize and highlight the history of the Black American Father from enslavement to emancipation.

Friday, September 15 - 6:00 PM

Salt Lake County Government Center • Salt Lake City, UT

SPONSORED BY SALT LAKE COUNTY'S COMMUNITY IN PUBLIC SPACES INITIATIVE

“FRAMING TRUTH: RECLAIMING BLACK IMAGES FROM STEREOTYPE”

2023 8th Annual Tell the Story Black History Conference

Each presentation will be done as a crucial community conversation in which the speaker presents the topic and we all discuss it together, answer questions, and make suggestions about how to implement the information provided.

Saturday, September 16 - 10:00 AM

Community Opportunity Center • South Salt Lake City, UT

Corporate Sponsors