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SUMMARY:African Liberation Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate African Liberation Day in Philadelphia as ACANA honors May 25th with Dr. Molefi K. Asante and a powerful art exhibition by renowned multimedia artist Kayode Malomo. \nAfrican Liberation Day was originally created in 1963 by the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and is now celebrated on May 25th every year around the world. When the OAU became the African Union (AU) in 2002\, Africa Day continued as a major global celebration. On May 25th\, we will honor that important date in Philadelphia at the African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA) with a presentation by the great Dr. Molefi K. Asante Department of Africology and African American Studies\, Temple University and an Art Exhibit by a renowned African Multimedia Artist Kayode Malomo.
URL:https://acanaus.org/event/african-liberation-day/
LOCATION:ACANA\, 5530 Chester Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T130000
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CREATED:20260526T154735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T183019Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Flag Raising
DESCRIPTION:Honoring freedom\, uplifting community\, and uniting the Global African Diaspora in celebration. \nThe Philadelphia Juneteenth Family stands at the heart of the city’s commitment to community cohesion\, cross‑cultural understanding\, and the social and economic advancement of the African American diaspora. Rooted in the spirit of liberation and collective progress\, the organization brings Philadelphians together to honor history while building pathways for a stronger future. On June 1\, 2026 at 11 a.m.\, the Philadelphia National Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall will mark the official beginning of the city’s Juneteenth season\, a moment of remembrance\, pride\, and unity as the Juneteenth flag rises over the civic center of our city.
URL:https://acanaus.org/event/juneteenth-flag-raising/
LOCATION:Philadelphia City Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T130000
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SUMMARY:Africatown Signage Unveiling & Media Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:Be part of a historic moment as we unveil the new Africatown signage and officially launch the African Diaspora Cultural Summer Experience\, a major milestone in establishing Africatown as a cultural and economic hub in Southwest Philadelphia. \nThe Africatown Signage Unveiling & Media Launch Event marks a significant milestone in establishing Africatown as a cultural and economic hub in Southwest Philadelphia. This celebration introduces the African Diaspora Cultural Summer Experience\, a dynamic series featuring soccer watch parties\, an African Diaspora Ball\, a Street Festival\, Live Music\, and a Basketball Tournament. Community leaders\, businesses\, city and state officials\, partners\, and supporters will come together to honor this achievement\, share the vision for the summer series\, and highlight the opportunities it creates for local entrepreneurs\, artists\, and residents. This event sets the stage for a vibrant season of culture\, connection\, and community impact.
URL:https://acanaus.org/event/africatown-signage-unveiling-media-launch-event/
LOCATION:Signage Unveil\, Woodland and 60th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T183127Z
CREATED:20260526T154622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T183127Z
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SUMMARY:African Business Round Table & Reception
DESCRIPTION:A powerhouse convening of African excellence: leaders\, thinkers\, diplomats\, and the global diaspora. \nThe Annual ODUNDE African Business Roundtable is a gathering where the full force of global African leadership comes into one room. Business leaders\, community builders\, thought leaders\, diplomats\, and members of the worldwide African diaspora convene to shape a shared vision for economic growth\, cultural connection\, and global opportunity. Rooted in ODUNDE’s legacy of celebrating African heritage and diaspora excellence\, the Roundtable creates a space for collaboration\, innovation\, and strategic partnership. It is more than a meeting. It is a powerful convergence of voices committed to advancing Africa’s future and strengthening the global African community.
URL:https://acanaus.org/event/african-business-round-table-reception/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
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SUMMARY:Odunde 2026
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URL:https://acanaus.org/event/odunde-2026/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T220000
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SUMMARY:Watch Party: Ecuador VS Ivory Coast
DESCRIPTION:Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador: A high‑energy watch party celebrating Ivorian pride\, Philly connections\, and the Global African Diaspora spirit. \nCelebrate the Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador match with a watch party that highlights the deep ties between Philadelphia and Côte d’Ivoire. President Alassane Ouattara’s academic journey at Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania reflects the long-standing connection between our city and Ivorian leadership\, while the vibrant Ivorian diaspora continues to enrich Philadelphia’s cultural and entrepreneurial landscape. As we gather to cheer on the Elephants\, this watch party becomes more than a game. It is a celebration of shared history\, community pride\, and the global African spirit that thrives in Southwest Philadelphia.
URL:https://acanaus.org/event/watch-party-ecuador-vs-ivory-coast/
LOCATION:Watch Party\, 55th St between Chester Avenue and Kingsessing Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T230000
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SUMMARY:Watch Party: Brazil VS Haiti
DESCRIPTION:Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador: A high‑energy watch party celebrating Ivorian pride\, Philly connections\, and the Global African Diaspora spirit. \nCelebrate the Brazil vs. Haiti match with a watch party that honors two communities whose histories and cultural brilliance deeply resonate with Philadelphia. As sister cities\, Philadelphia and Salvador da Bahia share a living kinship\, places where African heritage shapes identity\, creativity\, and community. Brazil’s Afro‑Brazilian cultural capital mirrors Philadelphia’s own Black vibrancy\, with music\, dance\, food\, and community organizing forming a bridge across the diaspora. At the same time\, Philadelphia’s long‑standing Haitian community brings a spirit of resilience\, freedom\, and cultural pride that echoes Haiti’s legacy as the world’s first Black republic. These connections make this match more than a game. It is a celebration of shared roots\, global Black culture\, and the powerful diaspora heartbeat of Africatown.
URL:https://acanaus.org/event/watch-party-brazil-vs-haiti/
LOCATION:Watch Party\, 55th St between Chester Avenue and Kingsessing Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T200000
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SUMMARY:Watch Party: France VS Iraq
DESCRIPTION:France vs. Iraq: a clash of blue fire and rising lion energy on the world stage. \nCelebrate the France vs. Iraq match with a watch party that highlights Philadelphia’s role as a cultural bridge between France and the African continent. Through its vibrant Francophone African communities\, from Senegal and Mali to Côte d’Ivoire\, Cameroon\, and the DRC\, Philadelphia carries the rhythms\, languages\, and traditions that connect West and Central Africa to the French‑speaking world. These communities enrich the city’s neighborhoods with culture\, entrepreneurship\, and global perspective\, while French cultural institutions and academic partnerships deepen the ties even further. As France and Iraq take the pitch\, we gather in Southwest Philadelphia to honor this living Francophone legacy\, uplift diaspora pride\, and celebrate the global spirit that defines Africatown.
URL:https://acanaus.org/event/watch-party-france-vs-iraq/
LOCATION:Watch Party\, 55th St between Chester Avenue and Kingsessing Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T200000
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SUMMARY:Watch Party: Croatia VS Ghana
DESCRIPTION:Croatia vs. Ghana: a clash of grit and Black Star pride igniting the global game. \nCelebrate the Croatia vs. Ghana match with a watch party that honors Philadelphia’s deep and enduring connection to Ghanaian excellence. From Kwame Nkrumah’s formative years at Lincoln University\, where the future first president of Ghana shaped the Pan‑African vision that would inspire liberation movements worldwide\, to today’s vibrant Ghanaian neighborhoods in Southwest Philadelphia\, this city has long been a home for Ghanaian leadership\, culture\, and community pride. As the Black Stars take the pitch\, we gather to uplift that legacy\, celebrate the strength of Ghana’s global diaspora\, and showcase the powerful spirit that continues to define Ghanaian life in Philadelphia.
URL:https://acanaus.org/event/watch-party-croatia-vs-ghana/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T200000
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SUMMARY:Africatown Diaspora Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Africatown to celebrate unity\, love\, and cultural pride as we uplift our shared heritage and global togetherness. \nThe African Cultural Alliance of North America Inc.\, Africatown Economic Development Corporation\, the Philadelphia Juneteenth Family\, and PHL250 proudly present the Africatown Diaspora Festival\, a vibrant celebration of unity\, cultural pride\, and the richness of the Global African Diaspora. This dynamic music and dance festival brings together artists from the US\, Caribbean\, Africa to showcase the power of art to connect people and honor shared heritage. Festival‑goers will experience an immersive blend of live performances\, local talent\,  vendors\, and authentic Global African diaspora cuisine that reflects the flavors and creativity of our communities. A dedicated Children’s Corner filled with engaging activities ensures a joyful\, family‑friendly atmosphere where all ages can participate\, learn\, and celebrate.
URL:https://acanaus.org/event/africatown-diaspora-festival/
LOCATION:Diaspora Festival\, Woodland Ave\, from 59th to 65th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T200000
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SUMMARY:Watch Party: The Final
DESCRIPTION:The Final: where legends rise\, nations roar\, and the global game reaches its ultimate crescendo. \nThe Final brings the entire planet to a single heartbeat\, and Philadelphia stands in that global moment with a legacy shaped by the African diaspora\, immigrant brilliance\, and communities whose cultures have transformed this city into a world crossroads. From Southwest Philly to the Francophone blocks of West Philly\, from Caribbean pride to West African leadership\, Philadelphia’s neighborhoods carry the rhythms\, resilience\, and creativity that mirror the global game itself. As the finalists step onto the sport’s biggest stage\, we gather to celebrate the cultures that built this city\, the diaspora stories that connect us across oceans\, and the shared pride that turns Africatown into a world arena
URL:https://acanaus.org/event/watch-party-the-final/
LOCATION:PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T200000
DTSTAMP:20260731T165736Z
CREATED:20260526T155059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T165736Z
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SUMMARY:ACANA Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The PECO Multicultural Series presents the ACANA Festival to celebrate unity\, culture\, and the vibrant spirit of the Global African Diaspora. \nFounded in 2007 as a neighborhood street celebration in Southwest Philadelphia\, the ACANA Festival has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated cultural showcases within the PECO Multicultural Series—Philadelphia’s signature lineup of free outdoor summer events presented by PECO Energy and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation. Each year\, the festival transforms the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing into a vibrant celebration of Global African culture\, welcoming up to 8\,000 attendees and more than 45 vendors. Over the years\, ACANA has hosted an extraordinary roster of international stars\, including Bracket\, Davido\, Flavour N’abania\, Pape Diouf\, Timaya\, Yemi Alade\, Sharon Katz & The Peace Train\, Kobazzie\, Wande Coal\, and more.
URL:https://acanaus.org/event/acana-festival-2026/
LOCATION:ACANA Fesival\, Cherry Street Pier at Penn's Landing\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T200000
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SUMMARY:Basketball Unity Klassic
DESCRIPTION:The Philadelphia Unity Klassic: Proving that real violence prevention starts with community\, connection\, and the power of the game. \nThe Philadelphia Unity Klassik is a citywide youth basketball tournament rooted in the belief that real violence prevention goes beyond policing\, it begins with community. The Klassik creates safe\, uplifting spaces where youth and families thrive through structured play\, mentorship\, and opportunity. By using basketball as a tool for violence interruption\, the tournament promotes teamwork\, literacy\, healthy lifestyles\, and school readiness while opening pathways to scholarships\, grants\, and exposure for young athletes. With Summer and Winter Leagues\, the Philadelphia Unity Klassik strengthens relationships\, builds confidence\, and turns the game into a year‑round pathway to peace.
URL:https://acanaus.org/event/basketball-unity-klassic/
LOCATION:Unity Klassic\, The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center\, 4250 Wissahickon Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19129
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