The Return

1035 Cody Road North,Mobile AL 36608

19 November, 2022

Description

Hosted by Africatown Souvenirs, this event takes guests on an immersive experience into the cultural traditions & fashions of Africa. Esteemed visitors from Togo, Bénin - Tola Koukoui and La Symphonie du Bénin will set the vibe with music and dance. Models adorning fashion and pieces from Benin and local designers will strut the walkway. Join us for a journey back to our roots through dance, art, food, fashion, and more. Proceeds from this event will benefit local non-profit Visualizing Everyone That Serves (VETS) and their project to restore the flag poles near the Africatown Cemetery in Mobile, AL and Buffalo Soldier Flag poles in Mt. Vernon, AL. Learn more using the QR code below. Sponsored by our friends at the Mobile International Festival, Mobile Environmental Justice Action Coalition, MOVE Gulf Coast CDC, The Africatown Heritage Preservation Foundation, The Maynard Foundation, & Dora Finley African American Heritage Trail.