ROOTS + REMIX: African Ancestry, Art & Sound at House of Belli – Hapeville, GA

ROOTS + REMIX: African Ancestry DNA Reveals, Art, Design & Sound

An immersive Juneteenth experience featuring live African Ancestry DNA reveals, art, design, music, storytelling, and conversation.

What happens when artists discover where they come from?

Join us for an unforgettable evening exploring ancestry, identity, creativity, and culture through live African Ancestry DNA reveals, intimate conversation, design, music, and community.

ROOTS + REMIX explores the question:

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

Featuring Dr. Gina Paige, Co-Founder of African Ancestry, and a dynamic group of artists, cultural leaders, designers, and creatives, this intimate gathering invites guests to explore the powerful connections between lineage, identity, creativity, and community.

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

FREE with RSVP

Friday, June 19, 2026

4:00 PM — MARKETPLACE & RECEPTION
6:00 PM — PANEL DISCUSSION

Space is intentionally limited to create an intimate experience. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

✓ Live African Ancestry DNA reveals

✓ Conversations with nationally recognized cultural leaders and creatives

✓ Diaspora-inspired art, design, and storytelling

✓ Music curated for connection, celebration, and reflection

✓ Community gathering and meaningful dialogue

✓ Curated shopping featuring handcrafted works from African Diaspora artisans

✓ Reflections on heritage, creativity, culture, and future legacy

✓ Light refreshments available while supplies last

4:00 PM — Gathering + Cultural Marketplace Opens

Step inside a thoughtfully curated environment where every object carries a story. Explore handcrafted furnishings, textiles, artwork, and culturally rooted goods from featured African Diaspora artisans and creatives presented through Heritage + Home.

Connect with fellow artists, collectors, designers, entrepreneurs, and culture lovers while enjoying music, conversation, and light refreshments.

6:00 PM–9:00 PM — ROOTS + REMIX Conversation + Celebration

An intimate conversation exploring ancestry, identity, creativity, and cultural preservation featuring Dr. Gina Paige of African Ancestry and a distinguished group of artists, cultural leaders, and creatives.

The evening concludes with a soulful music set by DJ Nine (CRATES ATL and WCLK).

FEATURED PARTICIPANTS

• Dr. Gina Paige — Co-Founder, African Ancestry
• Jasz Diop — Senegalese cultural entrepreneur connecting contemporary audiences to West African traditions
• Petie Parker — Atlanta artist whose work explores memory, identity, and storytelling
• Kieta Rose — Designer and creative entrepreneur inspired by culture and craftsmanship
• Christopher Swain — Public Arts Coordinator, City of East Point; cultural researcher and arts advocate
• Leatrice Ellzy — President & CEO, National Black Arts Festival; arts leader and curator
• Aishah Rashied Hyman — Founder of BODDO Studio; curator and storyteller exploring the intersection of heritage, design, and identity
• Music by DJ Nine

LIVE AFRICAN ANCESTRY REVEALS

One of the evening’s most anticipated moments will feature Jasz Diop, Petie Parker, and Kieta Rose publicly revealing and reflecting on their African Ancestry DNA results.

Together, they will explore questions of lineage, migration, identity, memory, belonging, and cultural connection across the African Diaspora, inviting the audience into a powerful conversation about what it means to know where you come from.

Whether you’re curious about your ancestry, passionate about design, inspired by Black creativity, or simply looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Juneteenth, ROOTS + REMIX offers an evening of discovery, connection, and joy.

Come for the conversation. Stay for the remix.

✨ VENUE UPDATE ✨

Because of the incredible response to ROOTS + REMIX, we’ve moved to a larger venue to better accommodate our growing community.

Please join us at:

House of Belli

3445 Dogwood Drive

Hapeville, GA 30354

Presented by Spread Love, BODDO Studio, Tackussanu Senegal, Kardigan Home, The Narrative Showroom, and community partners.