ROOTS + REMIX

ROOTS + REMIX: Made by hand. Moved by sound.

An immersive gathering of art, design, identity and Ancestral memory through conversation, creativity, and community.

Exploring the questions: “Who are we when we reconnect to our roots — and what do we create from that knowledge?”

FREE with RSVP. Space is limited.

Friday, June 19, 2026

6PM–9PM

253 Peters Street SW

Atlanta, GA 30313

RSVP REQUIRED.


6 PM–7 PM — HERITAGE + HOME
Guests are invited to experience handcrafted works, textiles, objects, and design from African Diaspora artisans while connecting in an immersive cultural environment rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and storytelling.

7 PM–9 PM — ROOTS + REMIX
An intimate conversation exploring ancestry, identity, creativity, and cultural preservation featuring Dr. Gina Paige of African Ancestry, guest artists, designers, and creatives — followed by a soulful celebration led by Spread Love.

Guests will experience:
• Curated music and atmosphere
• Diaspora-inspired art and design
• Community connection and conversation
• Experience Heritage + Home -- handcrafted works and culturally rooted goods from featured African Diaspora artisans and creatives
• Reflections on culture, lineage, creativity, and future legacy
• Light refreshments available while supplies last
• Optional donations will support future cultural programming

Featuring Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry and a dynamic lineup of artists and creatives.

Join us in Atlanta’s historic Castleberry Hill district for an intimate evening featuring visionary artists, cultural leaders, designers, and musicians whose work is rooted in the African diaspora and reimagined for the future.

This special gathering will feature conversations, art, music, shopping, and storytelling centered around heritage, creativity, and connection.

Featured Participants Include:

• Dr. Gina Paige — Co-Founder, African Ancestry
• Jasz Diop — Founder, Tackussanu Senegal
• Petie Parker — Artist
• Kieta Rose — Artist
• Aishah Rashied Hyman — Founder, BODDO Studio, and Co-Founder, Heritage + Home

And more special guests to be announced.

As part of the evening, featured artists and creatives Jasz Diop, Petie Parker, and Keita Rose will publicly reveal and reflect on their African Ancestry DNA results — opening a live conversation around lineage, identity, migration, memory, and cultural connection across the African Diaspora.

Presented by Spread Love, Heritage + Home, The Narrative Showroom, and community partners.