Diaspora Festival Brings Community Together
People enjoyed live music, food and vendors at the Diaspora Multicultural Society‘s Second Annual Multicultural Festival.
On a warm September afternoon, people attending the Society’s annual Festival enjoyed a relaxed atmosphere, while socializing and listening to music.
The music planned by the Society for the Festival included Mariachi Corazon de Oro, R&B singer, songwriter A Marquise, Reggae Band I Guru, singer Andrea Sims , singer, songwriter Anitra Brooks, hip hop artist Sha and house singer Khadija Lisa.
The Society has said that the Multicultural Festival, “serves Diaspora’s mission of bringing together a diverse crowd to commingle and build community,” adding, “Attendees will get to celebrate, participate in, and experience our community’s rich diversity.”
The Diaspora Multicultural Society says that,
We are building a movement of quality, socially conscious programming and entertainment unlike any other. There’s no better way to bring people of all backgrounds together than food, entertainment, and a seat at the table – our members drive our events and do so with passion.
In addition to its Annual Multicultural Festival, the Diaspora Society sponsors other community programming, such as its First Fridays Empowerment Series.
The Diaspora Multicultural Society is located at 90 John Street.