Algiers is celebrating the History, Culture, Traditions and Contributions of African descents that arrived here on slave ships sailing across the ocean to their final destination, over the river to the Negro Slave Camps on the King’s Plantation in Algiers ~ The oldest Historic African neighborhood in our city.
The Africans were forced here in the early 1700’s and we never left. Our history involved unions with Indians, runaways, free people of color and Haitian immigrants that set up maroon camps in the Cut Off (lower coast Algiers) and many diverse traditions coming together to form the rich culture that we enjoy and share today.
Come to the River to inspire your soul!
Activities will include History Tours, Genealogy Charting, Recordings of our Elders, Sharing Folklore, and Facts about our History. Entertainment by
#1 Reggae Band AMBUSH Zion Trinity
O.P. Walker Jazz Band OLD SCHOOL BOYS BAND
HBO Def Jam artists and poets
Shakespeare and Saddi
A fundraising event to benefit the Village heritage programs.
EVENT SPONSORS RENEW OUR MUSIC, MUSICIANS HURRICANE RELIEF FUND COMMON GROUND HEALTH CLINIC.
BLACK STAR ACADEMY CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR A BETTER ALGIERS
CRAIGE CULTURAL CENTER WHAMP, INC LEADERSHIP DISCOVERY Sunday Oct. 14th 11:00am-6:00pm
At the African Village on the River in Algiers Point next to the Ferry landing across from the courthouse. For information call 390-1602 or 364-9393
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