Upcoming Events: 7th Annual African American HeritageFestival

Summer is just about here, so take the time to reconnect to your heritage and your culture. We just had the opportunity to enjoy the African American Heritage Festival (Afr’Am) in Norfolk, Va .

Sponsored by the Southeastern Virginia Arts Association, the annual African American Heritage Festival (Afr’Am) is a family celebration of the rich traditions, history and culture of African Americans and others peoples of the African Diaspora. Held along the waterfront of Norfolk, Virginia’s Town Point Park, the three-day festival attracts a local and national audience of more than a 200,0000 visitors. Afr’Am features something for everyone including a children’s village, arts and crafts exhibits on all things Africana, a health awareness fair, live entertainment on multiple stages, and, last but not least, culinary delights, ranging from soul food to Caribbean. from http://discoverblackheritage.com/afr-am-fest/

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In association with the City of Baltimore, community leaders and citizen volunteers, organizers of the African American Heritage Festival are proud to present the 7th Annual African American Heritage Festival June 27-29, 2008 at M & T Bank Lots B and C. This annual event features interactive and educational exhibits, exciting children’s corner, ethnic foods, variety of art, local and national talent. National headline artists have included Patti Labelle, Erykah Badu, Chaka Khan, Doug E. Fresh, LL Cool J, Nancy Wilson and Frankie Beverly featuring Maze.

The Heritage Festival is a family celebration of African American history, culture, art, music and education. In addition to offering a variety of foods, art displays, carnival rides and extensive health screenings the festival is proud to feature a comprehensive eclectic range of music on two stages including: reggae, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel enticing for all ages
Attracting over three million people in six years, the African American Heritage Festival is proud to be the premier festival in the Mid-Atlantic region. While the festival celebrates the historic contributions of African Americans, visitors to the event, regardless of ethnicity, will enjoy a unique cultural experience. from http://aahf.net/2008/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=36:7th-annual-african-american-heritage-festival-continues-&catid=11:press-releases