In Idaho Falls, a determined woman named Delphia Bradley is on a mission to ensure that African-American voices are heard and represented in eastern Idaho. After successfully establishing a meal-delivery service in the area, Delphia, a 38-year-old advocate, is now working with a local organization to launch an African-American Art & Cultural Center.
While the exact date and location of the center are still to be announced, Delphia’s goal is to open it sometime this fall. She envisions the center as a vibrant space where people can enjoy and purchase African-American art, attend classes on African-American culture, and participate in various events.
“It’s going to include an African-American art gallery where people can come and look at art and purchase art. It’s going to be a place where we can have classes on African-American culture for the public. It’s going to be a space to have events,” Delphia explains.
Although the classes will be open to everyone, Delphia is particularly focused on educating the youth about African-American culture. She wants the center to be a positive space where people can appreciate the music, dance, and talents of African Americans.
The nonprofit organization is running entirely on donations and is seeking sponsors to help it get off the ground. Delphia moved to Idaho from Shelton, Washington, in December to escape abuse, harassment, and racism. In her new home, she has found a supportive community and is eager to give back by educating others about African-American culture.
Previously, Delphia founded a nonprofit called Blessings from My Heart to Your Table, which provides resources to victims transitioning out of domestic violence and human trafficking. Her restaurant, Delphia Cajun Creole, serves as a fundraiser for this cause, and now she’s directing her efforts towards the new culture center.
“What I noticed here in Idaho Falls is that there’s not much to represent African-American culture,” Delphia says. “With new state regulations requiring school and public libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, I think it’s important that African-American culture is taught and represented. If it’s not taught, it will die.”
The grand opening of the African-American Art & Culture Center will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce. A grand opening banquet is scheduled for October 26.
In the meantime, Delphia is encouraging those who want to support the cause to purchase meals through her website. Every pie, meal delivery, or grand opening banquet ticket sold will help fund the center.
Delphia’s dream is to create a space that celebrates African-American culture and ensures it is remembered and appreciated. With community support, the African-American Art & Culture Center in Idaho Falls will become a reality, enriching the cultural landscape of the region and fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of African-American heritage.
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By contributing to this cause, you are helping to create a positive environment where African-American art and culture can thrive and where future generations can learn and grow. Join Delphia Bradley in her mission to make a difference and support the African-American Art & Culture Center in Idaho Falls.
