African World Festival returns to Hart Plaza for 43rd year

DETROIT – Detroit’s African World Festival is wrapping up its 43rd year at Hart Plaza, and organizers say there’s still time to take part in the summer tradition hosted by the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

The festival features vendors, food and a safari experience — a major expansion from previous years.

“We had a few animals last year but now we have over 100 animals that call the safari home this weekend here at Hart Plaza,” said Desirae Tolbert, vice president of marketing and communications…

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