Will Powers said that when he first organized the Black Culture Festival, he was just looking for a way to celebrate the things Black people nationwide and locally have accomplished. And to highlight the Black cultural influence all over the world.
“I believe in Black people. I believe in Black culture,” Powers said. “We usually celebrate our ancestry or our history, but we don’t celebrate our current times and events.”
Powers said the idea came at a time when he felt like the Black community needed reasons to feel empowered. Now the festival is in its seventh year…