Columbus has residents of African Descent from all over Africa and the Global African Community. It is time we had a Festival of community, for the community, and by the community; a Festival that will proudly demonstrate the creativity, genius, struggles, and successes of our global community.
3 EXCITING VENUES
SATURDAY, MAY 14TH
12 NOON-8PM
PARK VENUE
MAMIE MOORE PARK: Main Stage: Keynote Speaker, featured speakers, entertainment, community presentations, exhibitions, performances, spoken word, and music in an all-day format. Youth oriented during the day. (Historical commentary throughout the duration by the AHIA Collective)
1PM-6PM
EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM VENUE
CO-SPONSORED BY: AAAS EXTENTION CENTER
TAWI FAMILY VILLAGEAAAS COMMUNITY EXTENSION CENTER: 905 Mount Vernon Avenue
Panel #1: AFRICA AND THE AFRICAN DIASPORA: THE STRUGGLE FOR DIGNITY, DEMOCRACY, AND DEVELOPMENT (Panelist to be announced)
Panel #2: A TRIBUTE TO MALCOLM X (ORGANIZED BY TAWI)
12 noon-6PM
ART AND THEATRE VENUE
Co-Sponsored with MaeTrice and the King Performing Arts Center
THE KING CENTER: 867 Mount Vernon Avenue
Art exhibitions, art workshops, photography, drama and poetry will be the focus of this venue format. (Running historical commentary throughout the duration by the AHIA Collective)
WE ARE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS FESTIVAL A COMMUNITY-WIDE EFFORT
VOLUNTEER BY CONTACTING US AT:
africanhistoryinamerica@gmail.com
“Our History is our
Guide to Action”
VENDORS ARE WELCOMED
EMAIL: JOYCE CALAMESE
ATTN:
VENDING CONTRACTS
jcalamese@cul.org
614-372-2315
Posted By: How May I Help You NC
Friday, May 13th 2011 at 6:18PM
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