A Celebration of African Culture: New Castle County’s 2023 Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration

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

Schedule: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

• Crafts
• Vendors
• Demonstrations
• Performances
• Food Tastings
• Historical Display

Performances/ Speakers

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

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