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"This is going to be a healing process for our community," said Tommy Owens, an event organizer. "We are very excited about this."
Below are just three reasons to attend African American Cultural Festival.
1.) A SATURDAY OF MUSIC
Credit: Barbara J. Perenic
Credit: Barbara J. Perenic
Two well-known acts will close out the festival. SLAVE is set to perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, according to Tommy Owens, an event organizer.
Formed in Dayton in 1975, the band's hit include "Watching You," "Slide," "Just a Touch of Love" and "Snap Shot."
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Glenn Jones, who is known for the songs "I've Been Searching," "Show Me" and "We've Only Just Begun," is also set to perform Saturday at 7:10 p.m. See the full schedule of the Saturday lineup below.
The festival wil also feature hip-hop, blues and dance performances.
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2.) AFRICAN CULTURE
Owens said two couples will be married during a wedding ceremony that borrows traditions from African cultures. There will be an African village with drumming, dancing and storytelling.
There will also be African and African-American art and other merchandise, a natural hair show and a fashion show. Food vendors will be on site.
The event also includes a youth area and health screenings.
3.) SUNDAY WORSHIP
The MarketPlace Movement Church will be featured at during Sunday's Gospel Explosion on Courthouse Square, which includes multiple performers.
Credit: Barbara J. Perenic
Credit: Barbara J. Perenic
SATURDAY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
1 p.m. New Harvest Gospel
1:45 p.m. DJ Oscar
2 p.m. Hot Number
2:45 p.m. DJ Oscar
3 p.m. Chenault Dancers
3:45 p.m. DJ Oscar
4:00 p.m. SLAVE
5:05 p.m. African wedding
5:15 p.m. Racheal Jackson work out
5:45 p.m. TBA
6:00 p.m. Mississippi Red
6:45 p.m. Dejavue Ballroom Dancers
7:10 p.m. Glenn Jones accompanied by Dayton’s on Eldridge Coats and band
7:50 p.m. Closing Ceremony
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