Category Archives: West Africa

Wow!  The first “Taste of Afrikin” food festival on September 1st was an amazing success.  Over 50 people attended and enjoyed delicacies from across Africa, the Caribbean, and other countries.  Check out the photos here. 

Last Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the city council presented a Key to the City to Rohey Malick Lowe; Banjul Mayoress, the first female mayor of Banjul, The Gambia. It’s a sister city and we visited them in 2024. Mayor Lowe was in town on other business and stopped by to speak of her commitment to […]

Film Screening & Q&A with Director Iara Lee Join us for an inspiring evening of film, discussion, and community as we explore the powerful themes of Agroecology, Women’s Empowerment, and Leadership in Guinea-Bissau. Presented by AfriKin, this event features the screening of the film UNITE FOR BISSAU (Nô Kumpu Guiné), directed by Iara Lee. This […]

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation recently marked the incredible milestone of having two million lives in care across the globe.  Many of those clients are in Africa, including two of the countries I visited in 2023: Sierra Leone and Nigeria. With Africa home to more than half of AHF’s clients in care, Ethiopia got events going by connecting […]

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 […]