A Glimpse of Africa festival packs Calder Plaza with food, music, artwork

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The community gathered in Calder Plaza this weekend to celebrate the 6th annual A Glimpse of Africa Festival.

Kicking off in Grand Rapids on Saturday morning and running through Sunday, the festival was a hub of culture, food, artwork, fashion and music.

According to the nonprofit’s website, A Glimpse of Africa “brings people together by showcasing educating, celebrating, and sharing diverse African cultures while fostering community through programs that voice, advocate for, and address African refugees and immigrant needs and disparities.”…

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