🌟 Spotlight: Dr. ChenziRa Davis Kahina - Host of AST Speaks LIVE on DA CREW 🌟Griot | Educator | Artivist | Communication Specialist | Priestess | Holistic Developer | Heritage CuratorWhen the conversation turns to culture, healing, and heritage, there’s one voice you can trust to speak with authority and soul—Dr. ChenziRa Davis Kahina, affectionately known as “Dr. Chen.” Recognized as a griot, educator, cultural creative, communication specialist, and priestess, Dr. Chen brings a lifetime of research, artistry, and activism to every episode of AST Speaks LIVE on DA CREW.Dr. Chen is a visionary who doesn’t just talk about culture—she embodies it. As co-founding director of Per Ankh (House of Life) and creator of transformative initiatives like ANUPerAnkh, NUWOMANRISING, HEAL (Heritage Education Arts Legacy), and more, she seamlessly blends art, scholarship, and spirituality. Dr. Chen is also beloved for her pioneering work on the Bamboula—an art form and movement that fuses dance, spirit, history, and liberation. Through her research and performances, she brings ancestral wisdom and contemporary creativity to life, as eloquently captured in her words: "Bamboula represents a socio-cultural, socio-political and psycho-spiritual engagement that fuses body, mind, spirit and consciousness with sacred traditions, inspirational vision and freedom from bondage on many dimensions."With advanced degrees from institutions like Rutgers and UC San Diego, and decades of global experience as an educator and community collaborator, Dr. Chen amplifies marginalized voices and champions heritage restoration. Her portfolio includes multimedia productions, scholarly research, and authorship, as well as leadership roles with organizations such as the Caribbean Cultural Center, CARICOM Reparations Commission, and more.Each episode of AST Speaks LIVE is a vibrant tapestry of storytelling, art, and empowerment—inviting listeners to reclaim legacy, celebrate identity, and engage in healing dialogue.Tune in to AST Speaks LIVE with Dr. ChenziRa Davis Kahina every 1st and 3rd Thursday on DA CREW. Step into a space where culture meets consciousness—and every voice matters.Connect and learn more: YouTube: AST Speaks Trailer: Queens of the Virgins Bamboula Intro: Watch here Resources: Encyclopedia Jumbie#chenzirakahina #astspeaks

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