Topeka, Kansas, Announces Inaugural 'For the Culture KS Fest' - A Celebration of African American Culture and Heritage
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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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TOPEKA, Kan., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GO Topeka and Visit Topeka today announced their support for a new first-of-its-kind festival celebrating African American culture and heritage, coming to Kansas' capital city this summer. "For the Culture KS Fest" (FTC KS Fest) – which will run from July 28-30, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas – will include not only musical performances and vendors, but networking and panel sessions focused on professional and personal growth for Black individuals.
Key Points:
- "We've never seen Black culture represented on this scale before, and we wanted it to be more than a music festival.
- This is why we sought to include activities focusing on more than just performances, bringing together the intersection of art, business, health, and history of the African American community."
- The festival will begin with an opening ceremony, held by local leaders from Kansas and abroad, at Topeka's Evergy Plaza.
- "I'm very proud of the work this group, along with our community, is doing to not only celebrate but also educate on African American culture.