Category Archives: West Africa

Celebrate Labor Day Sunday with an international culinary adventure! “A Taste of AfriKin” offers a unique experience, highlighting the rich diversity of African cuisine and its global influence. Join us for an evening of flavors from Africa, the Caribbean, and the African American community, celebrating our culinary heritage and its impact on the world. This […]

AfriKin Art Fair 2024: Threads of Life in Fragments of Time – A Cultural Odyssey at the Heart of Miami Art Week. Miami, FL – May 28, 2024 – As highlighted by The New York Times, the AfriKin Art Fair 2024, themed “Threads of Life in Fragments of Time,” will illuminate the global art scene […]

Sep 01, 2024 From: 5:00 PM To 9:00 PM Explore the diverse flavors of African cuisine at A Taste of AfriKin, on Sunday, September 1 at the Scott Galvin Community Center. Showcasing the culinary talent of the Black community, this culinary affair offers an evening filled with flavors from Africa, the Caribbean and the African American […]

As we continue to “Celebrate West Africa,” we’re not leaving out the kids!  On Tuesday, June 25th, kids from our Parks and Library summer programs will learn how to whip up African delicacies with a healthy flair. We can’t wait to see what they create.  Contact the library for more info about 305-891-5535.

Though my focus this last year has been on West African events, all are welcome!  A former student of mine is now active in the local Eritrean diaspora.  She saw some of our events and asked if she could get in on the fun!  Thus, a celebration was held at the Joe Celestin Center on […]

I try to get to the gym every day. I may not always make it, but needless to say, I listen to a lot of music on my Spotify account.  Mostly, I listen to a lot of Janet Jackson, Shalamar, and 70s music.  So when the New York Times published a story on May 25, […]

One of the things I was most taken with during my trip to Africa in 2023 was the food.  Everything was so delicious!  There were lots of new flavors for me to experience.  Jollof was a dish that each nation claimed to cook better than the other. On Sunday, September 1, 2024 (Labory Day weekend), […]

Please mark your calendars for a special event celebrating West African authors at the North Miami Public Library, 835 NE 132 Street.  The evening time event will start at 6:00 pm and be catered by North Miami’s own Nigerian restaurant, Moji’s African.  You’ll be able to check out brand new titles written by writers based […]

Art Basel 2024 is still months away, but we’ve got a surprise announcement for you!  Another fantastic show is headed for the Scott Galvin Community Center. AfriKin: Familiar Strangers — we are kin! We’re embarking on a global journey like no other, exploring the vibrant tapestry of Black communities worldwide. From the Afro-Indigenous shores of […]