Harambee! Harambee! Harambee!: Annual festival brings community together through music, fun and Black culture

(The Dallas Examiner) – The rhythm of drumming circles and songs by local bands filled the air as residents visited with vendors from the county’s Black-owned businesses during the 50th annual Harambee Festival, Oct. 26. This year’s theme, “Harambee … A Global Celebration!” encompassed the meaning of the word ‘harambee,’ which is Swahili for “let’s pull together.”Harambee is the oldest and largest African American cultural event in Dallas. It was created to increase educational and cultural awareness throughout the community. The founding members were a group of collaborators who had a passion for providing cultural experiences for individuals and families.Related Stories “The year was 1974, a group of like-minded individuals banded together to save our children of Dallas, Texas,” stated New York correspondent Sir Shefik, who hosted the event’s livestream. “They were like-minded in a cause that they wanted to leave a legacy behind, not only for generations to come, but for themselves as individuals as well as a collective. We honor them today. We thank them.”Held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in South Dallas, attendees rejoiced in the festivities while children enjoyed bounce houses and games. Vendors offered an array of items for purchase such as...