Africa West 2011 Festival in Oklahoma City, OK

The Africa West Festival was designed to create involvement in the Northeast Oklahoma City community and to highlight the need for safety, community and economic development, health and education improvements.  

Indeed, it proved to be an exciting, fun and educational event that brought together the community, historians, political leaders, and businesses.   Highlighted was an “African American Imprint” art exhibit, a Quilt Show entitled "Connecting Threads",  a fashion show, food vendors, and programs designed to promote the history and culture of Africa, Indian and Oklahoma Territory, early 20th and 21st Century America.