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AFRAM in Baltimore celebrates African American culture

Taking place Juneteenth weekend, AFRAM is one of the largest African American cultural arts festivals on the East Coast hosted in Baltimore City’s Druid Hill Park.

Published

2 years ago

June 25, 2024

UVM Staff

Busta Rhymes (Photo by Unheard Voices Magazine)

Despite record high temperatures, people came out to enjoy food, vendors, and live performances at the 2024 AFRAM festival.

AFRAM 2024

Taking place Juneteenth weekend, AFRAM is one of the largest African American cultural arts festivals on the East Coast hosted in Baltimore City’s Druid Hill Park.

A family-oriented event put together by Baltimore City’s Parks and Recreation, the free festival highlights local business owners and organizations, Baltimore artists and creators along with the biggest names in entertainment.

Performances

Photo Credit: Shawn Brown for Unheard Voices Magazine LLC

This year’s AFRAM featured local artists and iconic headliners, such as rapper Busta Rhymes, gospel singer Karen Clark Sheard, Morris Day and The Time, Big Daddy Kane, Mya, Alex Isley, and October London.

: Spliff Star

: Morris Day

: Big Daddy Kane at AFRAM 2024

: Photo Credit: Shawn Brown for Unheard Voices Magazine LLC

: Busta Rhymes (Photo by Shawn Brown for Unheard Voices Magazine LLC)

: Singer MYA at AFRAM 2024. Photo by Shawn Brown for Unheard Voices Magazine.

: Busta Rhymes (Photo by Shawn Brown for Unheard Voices Magazine LLC)

: Morris Day

This was Unheard Voices first experience at AFRAM and it was nothing short of amazing. We thank the City of Baltimore’s Parks and Recreation Department for allowing us to capture this epic event.

Check out some highlights of AFRAM 2024:

Busta Rhymes

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Unheard Voices, an award-winning, family owned online news magazine, began in 2004 as a community newsletter serving Neptune, Asbury Park, and Long Branch, N.J. Over time, it grew into a nationally recognized Black-owned media outlet. The publication remains one of the few dedicated to covering social justice issues. Its honors include the NAACP Unsung Hero Award and multiple media innovator awards for excellence in social justice reporting and communications.