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Community and Blackness go hand-in-hand. Simply put, it\u2019s not easy living in a world where your culture is constantly appropriated and commodified without credit. As a response, we’ve collectively begun carving out spaces of boldness and Blackness designed by us, for us. While joining Black travel groups<\/a> and following\u00a0inspiring Black travel bloggers<\/a> bring us together, there’s nothing quite<\/em> like a party. From groovy music festivals in Paris to art and fashion in the heart of Ghana, here are 10 of our favorite festivals for Black travelers around the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Afronation 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Afronation Festival. @afronation<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Afronation 2023:<\/strong> Jun 28, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Afronation<\/a> is a collection of music festivals centered around beach locales and African music. The festival that seems to have emerged out of nowhere has become a big deal. In Portugal, Puerto Rico, and Ghana, Afronation attracts Black travelers that flock to the beach festival to witness their favorite Afrobeat, Hip Hop, and Reggae artists like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and French Montana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the Algarve region of Portugal, the festival takes place on Praia da Rocha, one of Portugal\u2019s most popular beaches. Imagine oceanside beach parties surrounded while your favorite artists play live in the background. Last year, the beach festival popped up in West Africa for the first time with its Ghana edition. The festival cofounders, Smade and Obi Asika, say the festival was born out of the need for opportunities for Afrobeats artists and to unify the African diaspora. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yam Carnival 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Yam Carnival Festival. @yamcarnival<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

YAM Carnival 2023: <\/strong>August 2023 (dates TBA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

YAM Carnival<\/a> is new to the festival scene, but they\u2019re already making huge waves. The organizers from AfroNation are behind this one too, but aim to make the experience completely immersive. Beyond music, the celebration will bring together African cultures from around the world–think Curry and Jerk from the Caribbean, a Latin American pop up inspired by Brazil, New Orleans creole cuisine, and a continental African experience served from a makeshift Nigerian danfo bus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For another twist on the traditional music festival, YAM promises masquerade performances honoring the centuries-old indigenous traditions of the Yoruba people of Western Nigeria and the Republic of Benin. On the music front, YAM\u2019s lineup has included well-loved Afrobeat artists like Davido, WizKid, and Mr.Eazi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broccoli City Festival 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Broccoli City Festival. @broccolicity<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Broccili City Festival 2023:<\/strong> July 15th to 16th, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Broccoli City is “redefining cool” by mobilizing & educating urban millennials on how to create a better world. Through their programs, they are creating higher standards of sustainable living, environmental sustainability, and promoting community engagement. Their annual festival, Broccoli City Fest<\/a>, is the largest festival in the US for people of color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Afropunk 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Afropunk Festival. @salimhue<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Afropunk 2022:<\/strong> Dates TBA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there was an OG of Black music festivals, it\u2019d be Afropunk<\/a>. What started as a safe space for Black alternative folks to express themselves through music and fashion has grown into a full-blown movement. From New York to Paris, Afropunk is a traveling festival, community, and outlet of creative expression for many. The stages of Afropunk feature Black artists across musical genres, from Solange to Lizzo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each year, AFROPUNK has a different theme. This year in Minneapolis, get ready for a weekend-long Juneteenth event<\/a>, with focuses on Midwestern music history and celebrations of Black history and joy. The best part about going to Afropunk is witnessing the fashion. Fros are in full bloom, African wax print clothing is abundant, and no one is afraid to accessorize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essence Festival 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Essence Festival. @essencefest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Essence Festival 2023:<\/strong> June 39th- July 3rd, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For over 25 years, Essence Festival<\/a> has been taking New Orleans by storm each 4th of July weekend. In 1995, the first festival popped up in the Crescent City. Dubbed as the \u2018party with a purpose,\u2019 Essence has long been instrumental in bringing millions of dollars to the city\u2019s economy and creating a conjure of Black culture through music, food, and travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2004, the Essence Fest team was on the ground providing aid and helping to rebuild the city. 2004 was the only year that the festival was held outside of Louisiana (it moved to Houston temporarily). Each year, festival goers are invited to celebrate Black culture with performances from artists like Janet Jackson and Beyonce. When concerts aren\u2019t happening, the community gathers at the convention center for celebrity panels, demos, and giveaways from brands like Shea Moisture. At Essence Fest, there is absolutely no shortage of love, pride, or “Sis, you look good” compliments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something In The Water 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Something in the Water Festival. @somethinginthewater<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Something In The Water 2023:<\/strong> April 28th – April 30th, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What began in 2019 by the musical icon and Virginia native, Pharrell, continues to grow into one of the coolest Black music festivals on the East Coast. Something In The Water<\/a> is a mashup of hip hop culture from the West, East, and South of the US. This year, the festival heads to Washington D.C. to celebrate Juneteenth<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the musical part of the experience is held on Independence Ave, Pharell has curated extended programming throughout the week across the city. From the pop-up church service to culinary demonstrations, Something In The Water is more than just music. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CurlFest 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Curlfest Festival. @curlfest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Curlfest 2023: <\/strong>TBA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known as the largest festival in America celebrating natural beauty, CurlFest<\/a> started in 2014 as an ode to Black women and our hair. Owned and operated by four Black women, The Curly Collective is on a mission to uplift and empower Black women and girls while redefining what the world\u2019s standards of beauty look like. Every year, the festival takes over Randall\u2019s Island Park in New York for a full day of beauty, music, food, and Black culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brands that are well-loved in the natural hair community, like DevaCurl and Creme of Nature, set up interactive booths featuring on-the-spot braid bars, photo booths, and onsite shopping experiences. Art lovers can watch paintings come to life at CurlFest\u2019s Arts District. There\u2019s truly something for everyone at CurlFest making it feel more like a family reunion than a festival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ODUNDE Festival 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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ODUNDE Festival @odundefestival<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

ODUNDE Festival 2023:<\/strong> June 11th, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ODUNDE means \u201cHappy New Year,\u201d and each year, Philadelphia’s annual ODUNDE Street Festival<\/a> brings a genuine taste of Africa to South Street and one of Philadelphia\u2019s oldest, historically African-American neighborhoods. The enormous fest, which first kicked off in 1975, takes over a dozen-block radius in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood, gathering hundreds of vendors from around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Music Festival 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One Music Festival. @onemusicfest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One Music Festival 2023:<\/strong> October 28th – 29th, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often referred to as the music capital of America, and most certainly of hip hop, Atlanta\u2019s One Music Festival <\/a>should be on your list. For 10 years, the festival has been bridging the gap between old and new. Past lineups have included the likes of Wu-Tang Clan and Musiq Soulchild alongside Gucci Mane and Summer Walker. The one-day event held in Centennial Park is also loved for its live art installations and extensive food truck village. In 2019, Slutty Vegan, a popular Black-owned vegan restaurant in Atlanta was on-site at the festival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As travelers, it\u2019s important to support local festivals just as much as we do global ones. One Music Fest is the largest festival in the Southeast and directly pumps money into the local economy. Over 25 Atlanta-based vendors are featured annually at the event, with many of them being Black owned so travelers can feel good knowing they\u2019re supporting local Black businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Black Film Festival 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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American Black Film Festival. @abff<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

American Black Film Festival 2023:<\/strong> June 14th – 18th, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The American Black Film Festival<\/a> (ABFF) is an annual fest dedicated to showcasing Black talent and featuring film and television content by and about people of African descent. Dedicated to the belief that diverse artists deserve the same opportunities as their mainstream counterparts, ABFF Founder Jeff Friday conceived the festival in 1997 as a vehicle to strengthen the Black entertainment community by fostering resource sharing, education and artistic collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chale Wote Street Art Festival 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Chale Wote Street Art Festival. @chalewoteofficial<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Chale Wote Street Art Festival 2023: <\/strong>August 21st – 27th, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a recent trip to Ghana, I asked my Ghanaian friends about the best time to visit again, they all pointed to Chale Wote Street Art Festival<\/a>, an art festival held every August in Accra. Since 2011, Chale Wote has been bringing some of the world\u2019s best Black artists to Ghana for a celebration of art appreciation in the form of an open-air street gallery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From live paintings to spoken word, no art form is left unexplored. What started as a one-day event has lovingly evolved into a week-long festival with spaces like the Nubuke Foundation<\/a> and Jamestown’s High Street being the epicenter of the festival\u2019s culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dak’Art 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dak’Art Festival. @annakucma<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dak’Art 2023: <\/strong>Dates TBA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 1990, Dak\u2019Art<\/a> has been a platform for contemporary art rooted in African culture. The biennale festival brings together the best of local artists and those across the continent. Created to act as a window into African literature and culture, the festival has since grown into a full exhibition of Black artistic excellence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From photojournalism to sound and exploring everything from decolonization to pan-Africanism, no medium is left untouched. Not only is the festival supported by the Senegalese government, but it has also drawn audiences from far and wide in recent years and is now considered the World Festival of Black Arts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Afrochella 2023<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Afrochella Festival. @afrochella<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Afrochella 2023: <\/strong>Cancelled<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Afrochella<\/a> announced at the end of their 2022 festival that they would not be returning to Ghana for 2023. \u201cThis is the last Afrochella,\u201d co-founder Abdul Abdullah told fest-goers at the El-Wak stadium in Accra.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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