A Glimpse of Africa

Arts & CultureEducationSocial Justice & Equality
2025 E Beltline Ave Se Suite 402, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone (616) 334-8281
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Mission

To ensure the African immigrants and refugees are visible, through advocacy, creating a sense of belonging, breaking language, cultural and systemic barriers.
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How you help

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About

A Glimpse of Africa is a festival aimed at showcasing the rich, diverse and beautiful African cultures through Fashion, Art, Food, Dance, Music and more. Africa is the home and heart of diversity, and our festival will give you A Glimpse of that and more, and an opportunity to enjoy the African hospitality.

The purpose is:

  • To bring people together for a more united productive community.
  • To create opportunities to support local causes.
  • To increase visibility and to improve the African community engagement in West Michigan.
  • To enrich the diversity in the city of Grand Rapids, through sharing and learning different communities’ cultures.
  • To create a platform to showcase, market, and promote local talents and businesses.