Ms. Juanita Britton, BZB International and Anacostia Art Gallery & Boutique
Ms. Britton at Annual BZB Gift and Art Show in 2014
Shiloh Baptist Church
Washington, DC
Photograph by Ms. Afrika Abney
Ms. Afrika Abney served as a consultant for BZB International and Anacostia Art Gallery and Boutique. She provided services for the BZB Annual Holiday Gift and Art Show held in 2009, 2013, 2014, from 2016- 2019; and 2022. Also provided services for Anacostia Art Gallery and Boutique in 2010 and 2011.
Ms. Afrika Abney provided services for the 30th Annual BZB Gift and Art Show from November 12, 2022 - November 25, 2022.
In 2009, Ms. Afrika Abney began working with BZB.
In 2013, Ms. Afrika Abney posted flyers widely that announced the 23rd Annual BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show.
Ms. Afrika Abney disseminated flyers that announced the D.C. Black Doll Show in 2019 in person at a wide variety of venues in Washington, D.C..
" What is Light" written by Ms. Markette Sheppard, completely sold out of the books and had to take a dozen orders by hand on December 17, 2018 at the 28th Annual BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show that took place at Shiloh Baptist Church." - Markette Sheppard, Journalist (WUSA (9 News) )
"A Single Suggestion appeared at the 28th Annual BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show and did very well with her sales on December 15, 2018." - Ms. Erika Burnett of A Single Suggestion
"Aaron Johnson has been doing Annual BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show since it started in 1990 at Shiloh Baptist Church. In 2018, the show was very successful much like the rest." - Aaron Johnson, President/CEO of Unitees Screenprints and Embroidery
"Tonya Butler-Truesdale had a complete blast at the 27th and 28th Annual BZB Holiday Gift and Art Show." - Ms. Tonya Butler - Truesdale of Shea Butter Boy
Flyer posted widely in 2010 by Ms. Afrika Abney.
Flyer posted widely in 2011 by Ms. Afrika Abney.
Ms. Juanita "Busy Bee" Britton is a partner in Paradies-BZB, DC, LLC, an enterprise that operates retail stores such as Brooks Brothers, CNBC and PGA stores in Washington metropolitan area airports. She is a consultant, motivational speaker and trainer who specializes in working with aspiring entrepreneurs. The popular East Coast, BZB Black Gift & Art Show is her brainchild. She has worked in both local and federal government agencies in communications and public relations fields.
Ms. Britton, a Detroit native and long time resident of Washington’s historic Anacostia, is a hands-on mentor for area youth and passionate about elevating the interest and image of her neighbors and community. Steadfastly, Ms. Britton has refused to abandon Southeast where she has resided for 13 years. A well known fixture in the nation’s capital, she is the force behind the BZB Gift & Art Show, The Largest African American Department Store on the East Coast.
Ms. Britton received a Masters in Public Affairs from Howard University, in Washington, D.C. and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She resides in Ward 8.