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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Iowa State University is proud of the ethnic, cultural, and
national diversity of its students, faculty, and staff, and
strives to celebrate diversity in all facets of campus life. Iowa
State University is proud to continue an 18 year partnership
with I’ll Make Me A World in Iowa. Iowa State, Iowa’s landgrant university, has a strong commitment to providing
access to education.
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
The University of Iowa is proud to sponsor the 2016 I’ll Make
Me a World in Iowa Festival, one of Iowa’s premier cultural
events that highlights African-American arts, culture and
contributions. This is a wonderful event and it is directly
in lined with our university’s core values of diversity and
inclusion. At the University of Iowa we are committed to
expanding the diversity of people, ideas, and cultures; and
nurturing an environment in which diversity can thrive.
Congratulations on your 18th annual festival!!!
IMMAWII WELLNESS EXPO
WELLNESS EXPO DANCE, FITNESS & FUN
Become Healthy and Wise at the Wellness Expo
Rockin’ & Enrolling: Affordable Health Care Enrollment
Health Related Vendors
Time
Performer
Type
10:55 AM-11:40 AM
Mixxed Fit Dance Fitness
Zumba
12:30 PM-12:45 PM
Lets Move with Breanne Ward
Dance
1:30 PM-2:15 PM
Capital City Steppers
Dance
2:20 PM-3:05 PM
Mixxed Fit Dance Fitness
Zumba
3:15 PM-3:45 PM
The Illest Crew
BreakDancing
11:00 PM-5:00 PM
Iowa Central Community College Tritions Cheer & Tumbling
Cheer/Tumbling
FITNESS ACTIVITIES
• How Fit & Agile Are You?
Health Challenge
• Rock Climbing
• Family Reunion Games,
• Nutritional Information
• Fitness Activities from
• Self-Defense
WELLNESS FORUMS
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Forum Titles
Time
Living Healthy: Diet & Nutrition (Men & Women)
12:00 PM
Reducing your Cancer Risk (Men)
12:40 PM
Reducing your Cancer Risk (Women)
1:20 PM
Living Fit: Obesity & Weight Control (Men & Women)
2:00 PM
Living Balanced: Mental Health – Addiction &
2:35 PM
Depression
Living Responsible: Sexual Health (Women)
3:10 PM
Living Responsible: Sexual Health (Men)
4:30 PM
Executive Director
Betty C. Andrews
Board of Directors
Kevin Officer, President
Leonard Bell,
Vice President
Dedric Doolin, Secretary
Shook Shane, Treasurer
Dr. Mary Chapman
Jacquie Easley
Maura Flaschner
Paula Duke
Terry Nettles
Planning Committee
& Advisors
Alexis Andrews
Alton Alexander
Antoinette Stevens
Audrey Kennis
Bobberetta Brewton
Bridgette Andrews
Carmen Flagge
Celeste Bembry
Diane Stone
Donovan Green
Dr. Hal Chase
Dr. Keith King
Dr. Laura Douglas
Dr. Mary Chapman
Ed Andrews
Flora Lee
Forest Webber
Glenda Bivens
Jack Lufkin
Jamie Collier
Jonna Brown
Kanisha Tillman
Keith King
Kim Cheeks
LaTice Parrish
Lisa Nichole Smith
Michelle Taylor-Frazier
Nicole Lewis
Ramon Christopher
Rasheedah Abdullah
Rick Baring
Rick Singleton
Robert Morris
Sherri Marion
Tenelle Wilder
Vada Grantham
Venetta Linton
Collaborating Organizations
African American Heritage
Museum and Cultural Center
African American Leadership
Forum
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Iota Zeta Omega Chapter
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Betty Andrews Media
Black Men Run, Central Iowa
Black Urban Professionals
Cedar Rapids NAACP
Central Iowa Blues Society
City of Des Moines –
Communications
Commission on the Status of
African-Americans
Community Ambassador
Program (CAP)
Community Unity Network
Creative Visions
Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae
Des Moines (IA) Chapter of the
Links, Incorporated
Des Moines Alumni Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Des Moines Alumni Chapter of
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity,
Inc.,
Des Moines Area Community
College (DMACC)
Des Moines Chapter of Jack and
Jill of America, Inc.
Des Moines Police Department
Des Moines Public Schools
Ft. Des Moines Memorial Park &
Education Center
Iowa Nebraska NAACP State
Area Conference of Branches
Iowa State University
Iowa Summit on Justice &
Disparities
Jack & Jill of America, Inc.
John R. Grubb YMCA
Mercy Medical Center
Mid City Connection
Multicultural Educational Exhibits
National Black Child
Development Institute –
Des Moines
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Outside In: African-American
History in Iowa 1838 – 2000
Pastors & Ministers Alliance
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Public Library of Des Moines
Simpson College
The Directors Council
University of Iowa
University of Northern Iowa
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Special Thanks to Our
Volunteers, Emcees & Stage
Managers
HONORING THOSE WHO PASSED IN 2015
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR
IMMAWII 2016 SPONSORS
PLATINUM PARTNERS
SILVER
CELEBRATION DAY
SATURDAY
BRONZE
Bankers Trust
Federal Home Loan Bank
of Des Moines
Veridian Credit Union
Principal Financial Group
Nationwide
Wellmark
Wells Fargo
SUPPORTING
KJMC Radio
US Marines
Simpson College
Iowa-Nebraska NAACP State Conference
IMMAWII Board & Advisory Board
West Bank
Electronic Engineering
Linda Walker-Webster
IMMAWII Planning committee
member
18 TH ANNIVERSARY
PREMIER GOLD
CONTRIBUTORS
Betty Duncan
IMMAWII Founding Board
Member
IOWA’S AFRICAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL
2016
A WORD FROM OUR
PLATINUM PARTNER
SPONSORS
JANUARY 30, 2016
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
IOWA EVENT CENTER’S HY-VEE HALL
730 THIRD STREET, DES MOINES, IOWA
www.worldiniowa.com
MISSION
I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa (IMMAWII) is a
diverse collaboration of Iowans, which highlights
African-American arts, culture and contributions
through education, awareness and preservation
during an annual enrichment celebration and with
continual educational outreach.
2016 HEADLINERS
IMMAWII 2016 FESTIVAL EVENTS
JANUARY 29
JANUARY 29
JANUARY 30
Education Day
Featuring the Black History Game Show,
9 AM – 2 PM
Embracing Excellence Gala:
A night to Remember!
7 PM – 11:00 PM
Celebration Day,
10 AM – 7 PM
HALL B: GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER STAGE
Time
KIMBERLY
ELISE
FILM & TELEVISION ACTRESS
Kimberly Elise Trammel, professionally known as Kimberly
Elise, is an American film and television actress. She made
her feature film debut in Set It Off (1996), and later received
critical acclaim for her performance in Beloved (1998).
During her career, Elise has appeared in films such as John
Q. (2001), The Manchurian Candidate (2004), Diary of a
Mad Black Woman (2005), The Great Debaters (2007),
For Colored Girls (2010), and Dope (2015). She received
Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her
performance in 2004 drama film, Woman Thou Art Loosed,
and played the leading roles in a number of made for
television movies. Elise also starred in the CBS crime drama
series, Close to Home (2005–07), and in 2013 began starring
in the VH1 comedy-drama series, Hit the Floor.
DAVE
HOLLISTER
GRAMMY-WINNING R&B ARTIST
The truth, R&B genius, melodious voice from heaven;
no matter the description given none can completely
consume or cover all of the vocal talents that lie within this
one man - Dave Hollister. Dave’s career began with the
group Black Street, and his talent propelled him to his solo
career His first solo project was released in 1999 entitled
Ghetto Hymns. This album went gold rendering the single
“My Favorite Girl”. This single went on to reach the top ten
of the R&B charts. “Ghetto Hymns” served as a notice to
the industry and the world that Mr. Hollister was here.
He went on to complete seven additional albums over the
years. During that time is when Dave released the highly
successful project “Chicago 85”. It was on this album that
the single “One Woman Man” was the chart topping single,
also reaching the top ten R&B charts. And now he’s back
with his new single: Spend the Night.
2ND FLOOR LOBBY
Welcome Station
Information Desk
Volunteer Check-in
Performer Check-in
Performers
HALL C: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. STAGE
Type of performance
Opening Ceremony
10:00-10:20AM
HALL B
Soul Food Vendors
Historical Displays
Corporate, small business,
nonprofit exhibits
Multiple Clothing, Art
& Novelty Vendors
Authors & Artist Showcase
George Washington
Carver Exhibit
Voter Registration, Caucus
Information & Straw Poll
HALL C
Wellness Expo
Rockin’ & Enrolling:
Affordable Health Care
Enrollment,
Black Doctors & Inventors
Exhibit (STEM)
Kids Carnival with Pony Rides
& Inflatables
Pop Corn, Cotton Candy,
Snow Cones
Rock Climbing Wall
Hip Hop Hanna the Clown
Cultural Displays
Welcome, Betty C. Andrews ,
IMMAWII Executive Director
Prayer, Rev. Eddie Andrews, Life Church
Honor Guard, US Marine Corps
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad
Sponsor Reconition
Opening Ceremony
Time
Performers
Type of performance
10:30AM-3PM
DJ T-Max Da Kid
DJ
10:00-10:20PM
Opening Ceremony on GWC Stage
Opening Ceremony
10:30-10:50AM
Kids Against Violence
Praise Dance
11:00-11:20AM
Lil Joe
Gospel Rapper
11:30-11:50AM
Joshua Christian Academy
Choir
12:00-12:20PM
Langston Hughes Players
Drama, Poetry
12:30-12:50PM
Movement 515
Poetry
1:00-1:20PM
Damu
Gospel
1:30-1:50PM
Kelan Young
Gospel
2:00-2:30PM
Say What! Poetry
Poetry
2:40-3:00PM
Craig Purchase Jr. & Blessed Ministries
Gospel
3:10-3:30PM
RaJan
R&B
10:00 AM 7:00PM
DJ Ism
DJ
10:20 - 10:40AM
Big D The Blue man & Terry Eggen
Blues & R & B
10:50 - 11:10AM
Corinthian Baptist Church & New Life
Choir
Choir
11:20 - 11:40AM
Kevin "BF" Burt
Blues & Jazz
11:50 AM 12:10PM
Bridges to Harmony
School choir
12:15 - 12:35PM
Words Taylor & Kristopher Rollins
Poetry
2:30-7PM
DJ Hollywood
DJ
12:40 - 1:00PM
Isiserettes Drum & Drill Corps
Drill & Drum team
3:40-4:00PM
Des Moines Metro Mix Group
Dance Group
1:10 - 1:30PM
Cedar Rapids Area Fellowship choir
Gospel
4:10-4:30PM
Dream Divas
Dance Group
1:40 - 2:15PM
Zuzu Acrobats
African Acrobats
4:40-5:00PM
Dat Dude Biggs
Hip Hop
2:25 - 2:45PM
Revival Center Choir
Choir
5:10-5:30PM
The Movement
Song and Rap
of Glory by John
Legend & Common
5:40-6:00PM
Tone Da Boss
Hip Hop
6:10-6:30PM
Ordained 2 Praise/Set the Atomsphere
Gospel singer
6:35-6:55PM
Johntay Damar
Singing/ Dancing
6:55-7:00PM
Closing
IMMAWII
2:50 - 3:20PM
Bobby J. Coleman
Comedian
3:20 - 3:35PM
Sponsor Recognition
Sponsors
3:40 - 4:10PM
Kimberly Elise
Headliner
4:15 - 4:35PM
Ar'Jye Collier
R&B
4:45-5:05PM
Mt. Hebron Baptist
Choir
5:15-5:45PM
Dave Hollister
Headliner
5:55-6:15PM
Tylyriq
R&B
6:20-6:50
Eclipse Hair show
Hair Show
6:50-7:00 PM
Closing
IMMAWII
CONTACT US
Twitter @worldiniowa
Facebook.com/worldiniowa
#IMMAWII #IMMAWIIWellnessExpo
2016 FEATURED PERFORMERS
ZUZU, AFRICAN
ACROBATS
Authentic, Cultural
Entertainment At Its
Best
Witness spectacular
choreographed routines
involving fast pyramid
building, limbo contortion, botte balancing,
chair stacks, and hand balancing. All packed
into an incredible high energy program. The
dynamic ZUZU African Acrobats have wowed
audiences at over festivals and fairs all over
the world. Several of the members were
semi-finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent.
1620 Pleasant, St., Suite 210
Des Moines, IA 50314
515-288-7171 | bettycandrews@yahoo.com
www.worldiniowa.org
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HERITAGE
LEGACY AWARD HONOREES:
BOBBY J.,COMEDIAN
Bobby J born and
raised in Kansas City,
Mo. Bobby J has
been seen on BET
Comicview, and also
in the All-star comedy
jam. Over the last 10
years he has graced
the stage with many big name comedians
like Kevin Hart, Bill Bellamy, Bruce Bruce,
Gary Owen, Ricky Smiley and many more.
His comedy career started in 2004 while in
college where he was known as the “roaster”
always up for battles! Stay tune for more of
Bobby J on the national scene.
Life Time Achievement Award
Quentin Hart, First African American Mayor of Waterloo Iowa
Lillie Sams,First Female African American Lieutenant,
Des Moines Police Department
ECLIPSE HAIR SHOW
Last year IMMAWII premiered
a creatively Artful Hair Show
Produced by Super Stylist
Arrius Walker. This year Its
back and even bigger!
Executive Director’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Pam Williams, Founder of the Isiserettes Drill & Drum Corps
Outstanding Leading Organization/ Group
Iowa African American Legislators:
Rep. Ako Abdul-Samad, Des Moines
Rep. Deborah Berry, Waterloo
Rep. RuthAnn Gaines, Des Moines
Rep. Helen Miller, Fort Dodge
Rep. Phyllis Thede, Cedar Rapids
See you Next year at the 19th Annual Iowa African American Festival
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