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 Colorful outfits for women, men and children literally flowed out of dozens of tents at the IAAF in Brooklyn NY over the Fourth of July Weekend throug Tuesday, July 4th, 2017. Plenty of African Americans and some from African countries, islands and other countries donned their 'African royale' garb with complex patterns in bright oranges, blues, greens, purples and a palette of other dynamic colors..

Add to that the music from many branches of the African traditions and modern cultures from drumming, to jazz and blues, Latin Samba and singing, dance and other arts, finding their way into

June was a big month for me this year... how 'bout you? There were festive graduations (go HS Murrowites in Brooklyn NY!) and those from Colgate Univ in May lighting up my computer screen to see the livestream.

 Now July is here in full force, with heat that can't be beat, but good beats can be found at the African Festival in Brooklyn NY even on Tuesday July 4th, 2017. Plus with the livestream, you can be part of it from wherever you are...so join in this amazing effort that grew out of a need for better representation in the schools in Brooklyn by the African American Teachers a few