Chase the Dream
Culture, Arts, & Beauty
Chase the Dream Culture, Arts & Beauty was founded with a mission to explore the wealth of cultural and traditional heritage of society. Its prime focus is promoting cultural and artistic riches of peoples of African descent across the globe, thus empowering them to own their history with pride. Consistent with its mission of strengthening cultural bonds, Chase the Dream organizes cultural events, arts & crafts exhibitions, cultural workshops and honors individuals with remarkable contributions to preserving culture, music, and tradition.
Annually, we host the Evening of Cultures, a multicultural/artistic event, with the mission of celebrating cultural diversity. With its theme “Embracing the Mosaic of Our Cultures”, the Evening of Cultures event is a forum of cultural unity that embraces diverse cultures, customs, art and creativity from across the globe, bringing people with various ethnic, cultural, racial and religious background to celebrate humanity; defuse hate and encourage togetherness. An issue affecting our community is addressed at each annual event, including domestic violence and abuse in 2016, mental health in 2017, and breast cancer in 2018.
In addition, Chase the Dream Culture, Arts & Beauty publishes a bi-annual magazine called FAHARI. A Swahili word, FAHARI means dignity/pride. The Magazine serves as the voice of Chase the Dream, echoing its mission of promoting cultures, art, history and talent through feature stories and articles.
HELINA T. MEKONNEN – FOUNDER & CEO
Renowned electronic media journalist, PR & Communications expert, who worked as news anchor, reporter, program producer at for an Ethiopian Television company; Host & Producer of a weekly radio show “Women in the Business Arena” , empowering women entrepreneurs through her own Advertising Company, Teferra Promotion & Entertainment; Manager of the Executive Office & Corporate PR of MIDROC Ethiopia Investment Group, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of MIDROC Ethiopia’s Corporate Magazine “TIRET” (meaning effort); Promoter of Culture & Arts; Fashion & Wardrobe Styling. Helina Mekonnen founded Chase the Dream Culture, Arts & Beauty in the United States to continue chasing her dream by creating a platform of cultural unity. She is the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of FAHARI Magazine. Helina also initiated the Evening of Cultures, an annual forum of cultural unity, peace & togetherness to promote unity in diversity.
LINDA D. POWELL – CO-FOUNDER
An art enthusiast, collector & dealer of original art, health,wellness & beauty expert, Linda Powell’s expertise in foreign trade spans over four decades. A gospel singer-member of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs & Choruses,Inc.,Linda is co-founder of the African American Music Association.
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