USA Africa Dialogue Series - Join us tomorrow, Saturday May, 17, 2025 for Houston Africa Day

Celebrate Houston Africa Day Tomorrow! Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Alief Community Park! Join us for a day of art, culture, food, music, fashion, and powerful conversations. You're Invited! 🎉Houston Africa Day 2025 🗓 Saturday, May 17🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Alief Community Park | 11903 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX, Free Parking Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Africa's rich culture, heritage, art, music and the incredible African diaspora shaping the city of Houston and beyond! This year's Houston Africa Day is packed with inspiring speakers, cultural performances, food, fashion, art, and civic dialogue — all set to the rhythm of Afrobeats, Highlife, and traditional music. ✨ Event Highlights On the Soccer Field Kids Activities: Soccer Activation with the HoustonDynamo! From 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, bring the kids out for FREE soccer activations with the Houston Dynamo! Young fans can sharpen their skills, play fun drills, and meet coaches in a high-energy, family-friendly environment. Perfect for all ages — no experience needed! Come kick it with the pros and celebrate Houston Africa Day through the universal language of sport. Register Now Mercy Okorie Jordan, affectionately known as "MercyLago," is a dynamic media personality and community advocate in Houston. With a background in radio co-hosting on 90.1 FM's "Heartbeatz of Africa," she has been a prominent voice celebrating African culture and music in the city. Her passion for cultural storytelling and community engagement makes her an ideal Master of Ceremonies for Houston Africa Day 🎨 Art & Culture 11:10 AM | Fireside Chat with Ofili Nonso Explore African storytelling through art in a live conversation and art showcase. 👘 Textiles & Tradition 12:00 PM | African Fabrics & the Significance of Kente Cloth Elliebae takes us into the textures and stories behind traditional fabrics. 💃 Dance & Music 12:40 PM | Cultural Dance Performance by Umu Igbo United 3:45 PM | Leonet Community Traditional Performance 🗣 Civic Dialogue 1:10 PM | Black Immigrants & Civic Engagement Panel Presented by AfriPAC & BAJI – Join the movement to build power through civic action. 🍽 African Flavors 2:00 PM | The Art of Fufu – Tasting & Cooking Demo Learn, taste, and celebrate African culinary excellence. ⚽ Sports Diplomacy 2:45 PM | Panel: The World Cup & Africa Houston Sports Authority shares how small business owners can plug into vendor opportunities in some of the biggest sporting events coming to Houston 👗 Fashion Showcase 3:30 PM | "African Elegance on Display" With House of Takura, Tamris Couture, and special appearance by Michelle Alozie of the Houston Dash. We are so excited to have Michelle Alozie, the dynamic Super Falcons and Houston Dash star, continues to captivate fans both on and off the field with her impeccable sense of style. She will be showcasing her fashion prowess by donning pieces from House of Takura and Tamris Couture, seamlessly blending athleticism with high fashion. 🎖 Honoring Leaders 4:00 PM |Tribute to Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee & Congressman (Mayor) Sylvester Turner. Join us for a powerful moment of recognition as Congressman Jonathan Jackson joins Nneka Achapu of AfriPAC to honor the unwavering leadership of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Congressman Sylvester Turner. This tribute celebrates their decades of advocacy for Houston's African communities, civil rights, and inclusive public service. Together, we'll reflect on their legacy, uplift their impact, and issue a call to action for the next generation of African diaspora leaders. 🎶 Close the Day in Celebration 4:30 PM | Reception & Music Dance to Afrobeats, connect with the community, and enjoy the vibrant spirit of Africa in Houston. Follow Us: 📸 Instagram | | 📘 Facebook – @HoustonAfricaDay 📧 Questions? Contact us at info@houstonafricaday.org #HoustonAfricaDay #AfricaInHouston #DiasporaPower #CelebrateAfrica #AfricanDiaspora #HoustonAfricanCommunity Cultural Country Booths: Angola Consulate, Ghana Association of Houston, Sierra Leone Leonet Community, Nigerian Cultural Parade and more! This is more than an event — it's a movement. Let's honor our roots, celebrate our contributions, and organize for the future of the African diaspora in Houston. 👉 RSVP Now and Join the Celebration! 🔗 Click Here to Register or Learn More Register Now! Copyright © 2025 Asha Strategies, All rights reserved. Hi, just a reminder that you're receiving this email because of your interest in Africa or a friend might have suggested you to us. You can click down below unsubscribe if you're no longer interested.

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