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A Proud Tradition
August 22, 2012·By BLAC Editorial
The African World Festival celebrated its 30th year at a new location, the Charles H. Wright Museum
August 22, 2012
he 30th annual African World Festival recently brought music, fun and cultural activities to midtown Detroit at its new location, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, located at 315 E. Warren Ave.
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