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Highlighting the Black community in the Lehigh Valley, an afternoon gathering for all to enjoy features spoken word poets, live music, African drumming, a showcase of ethnic food and vendors, and speakers on health and equity issues. Our featured speaker is Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards. 

DATE:  Saturday, October 5

TIME:  Noon-5:00pm

VENUE:  Bob Cohen Room @ Bethlehem Area Public Library | 11 W. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA

PRICE:  Love Offering / Pay What You Will donation

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Schedule:

Noon: Opening Ceremony (drumming in Plaza with libation/ Kashi and Sharon) Featuring music by Bakithi Kumalo and the South African Allstars

12:30: Vendors Showcase and Food

12:45: Performance Showcase: Holmes Family

1:00: Performance Showcase: Spoken Word Kevelis Matthews-Alvarado

1:10: Youth Essay Award Winner Readings

2:00: Performance Showcase featuring Community Sing with Ysaye Barnwell (former member of Sweet Honey and the Rock) 

2:45: Featured Speaker – Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards

3:15: Performance Showcase: Tshila Sa

3:40: Community Recognition Awards

4:05: Performance Showcase Spoken Word

4:15: Performance Showcase: Gerry Pagus

4:30: Acknowledgements

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Event Gold Sponsor:

Event Copper Sponsor:

Lehigh University Africana Studies

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