31st African World Festival Celebrates in Midtown

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This past weekend was the annual African World Festival held the Charles H. Wright Museum. This year marked the 31st anniversary of the great festival. Which once was held at Hart Plaza off of the Detroit River, has now made the museum their home. This event which spans over 3-days, has multiple stages inside and out of the grounds. The festival started at 4:00pm on Friday and opens at 11:00am both Saturday and Sunday with closings at 11:00pm each night.

Babayeo Kaza, an “out of the basement” artist as he stated, created a sculptured the image for the festival last year. The image, which is a Sankofa bird from Ghana West Africa, has now been commissioned for the festival. “This bird is looking back and picking up the egg, reaching back picking up history knowledge of self as we move forward with power and ability,” stated Kaza. Thousands come to purchase rare sculptures, listen to music acts such as gospel artist LaToya Turrentine and enjoy the culture of reconnecting with their Africa connection.

 

The museum is located at 315 E. Warren Ave in Midtown Detroit. Hours of operation are Tuesday- Saturday from 9am-5pm and on Sunday from 1pm-5pm.

Urban Rose Foundation- Career and Financial Session

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This past Saturday, the Urban Rose Foundation held its Career and Financial Planning session. The first portion hosted women of many professions from DONA Doula, a fashion stylist, and a minster who’s also a baker along with the former 2012 Mrs. Michigan. The second portion financial coach Dorethia Conner helps them become financially sound.

This six-week course that began July 27, 2013 goes until August 31, 2013. These young women will meet every Saturday morning from the hours of 10am-2pm. They will learn about fitness, leadership, financial planning, along with a host of other great tools to take away. For some fortunate participants they will receive scholarships at the programs banquet.

For more information please log on to www.daranichole.com or call 313-674-3946.

First Annual African World Festival Tune-Up Takes Center Stage

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The African World Festival has been a staple in the city of Detroit for over 30 years. This year as a way to gear up and promote this year’s festival, Midtown Inc. helped produce the night’s musical selections at the New Center Park. With Featured Artist Toby Foyeh and Orchestra Africa on stage, families from all around came to sit and listen under the night sky.

The African World festival will take place on the grounds of the Charles H. Wright Museum located on E. Warren in Midtown Detroit. August 16-18 from the hours of 11am – 11pm daily, with free admission. Nija Kai, Director of the African World Festival had this to say about the tune-up, “The festival is grateful to Midtown Detroit Inc.” Along with the festival, “we have the ability to reach diverse cultures,” says Kai of the many who are attracted to the festival.