The 2nd annual African-American Festival took place in Voinovich Park. The official ceremony began with an invocation - the singing of the Our Father.

Singing the Our Father at African-American Festival in Cleveland

People toured the park grounds to sample foods, shop and learn about organizations and resources.

African-American Garden

New Cleveland African American Museum board member Osbon Woodford, Executive Sirector Francis Caldwell and Board President John A. Boyd

A Libation Ceremony was held to remember those who went before us.

Besides the drumming, entertainment included the Shaolin Kung Fu Institute.

Shaolin Kung Fu Institute

Crowd at the African-American festival in Cleveland

Cleveland Community Relations Director Blaine Griffin spoke about the importance of this event.

Cleveland Community Relations Director Blaine Griffin

African-American Parade

Drummers at the Festival

Carter G. Woodson Family

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June 2, 2012