African World Festival returns to Hart Plaza for 41st annual celebration of African diaspora

The 41st annual African World Festival returns to Detroit’s Hart Plaza July 12-14. The three-day extravaganza, organized by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, showcases the culture, arts, and community spirit of the African diaspora. Visitors can look forward to a diverse lineup of activities, including performances by renowned artists such as Third World, Rapsody, and others. The festival also includes vendors, food, clothing, health products, visual arts, live demonstrations, community resources and more. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Yolanda Jack, Manager of Community Engagement at The Wright Museum, about the festival’s growth, how it celebrates the African diaspora, and what attendees can expect at this year’s festival. Subscribe to the Detroit PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/@detroitpbs Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS Video App: https://www.detroitpbs.org/download-mobile-app/ FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/detroitpbs/ X (formerly known as Twitter): https://x.com/detroit_pbs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detroitpbs/