Africa Day -- Uhuru Community Slam

Part of the Uhuru Network Toyi Toyi Arts Kollektive’s organizing strategy is to host “community slams.” These are events where a number of different artists, including musicians, theater groups and poets, share the stage in an accessible community event. The first Slam that I attended was in honor of Africa Day, May 25, commemorating the Organization of African Unity.

I was deeply impressed with the words of the poets, the poignancy of the theater performance, and the depth and diversity of the music.

Here you can see the Arts Kollective Ghetto Project hip hoppers… they’re great! ;-)

And here is Selma Mtukudzi, daughter of the famous Oliver…

In the morning, I helped hand out and post flyers. Everyone was grateful and excited for this celebration of Africa Day!