A Celebration of African Culture

1000 North Walnut Street,Wilmington DE 19801

04 February, 2023

Description

A Celebration of African Culture, the 2023 Black History Month kick-off celebration will explore the deep roots of African culture through performances, demonstrations, history displays, and food tastings. This event will also feature information tables and merchant vendors. All ages. FREE A Celebration of African Culture: New Castle County’s 2023 Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration Saturday, February 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Walnut Street Y, 1000 N Walnut Street, Wilmington Schedule 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Crafts Merchant Vendors Demonstrations Performances/Speakers Food Tastings Historical Displays 11 a.m. Drum Call with Gadangme Delaware, Lift Every Voice and Sing The Black National Anthem Welcome 11:30 a.m. The Bayard School Borchestra 12:00 p.m. Pieces of a Dream Dance 12:30 p.m. Afrodisiac Dance Troupe - University of Delaware 1:00 p.m. Baba HaminEL “The Meaning and Value of African Culture” 1:45 p.m. Essense Legacy Drumline and Drill Team Merchant Vendors Benjamina Fashions Tess African Hair Braiding & Beauty Supply Twins Bid African Clothing Samara Weaver Precious Sudz Nonny's Shea Butters Organizations Mitchell Center for African American Heritage Center for Global Africa African American Heritage Center of Delaware, Inc. The YMCA Black Acheivers New Castle County Libraries New Castle County Department of Community Services