2023 First African Landing Day Promo Montage

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A montage of footage from past First African Landing Day events in Vermont hosted by the Vermont Racial Justice Alliance.

From VRJA:

Please join us for 5th Annual Vermont First African Landing Day.

This year’s theme of First African Landing Day “Through the Fire,” embodies the resilience and strength of American Descendants of Slavery. For over 15 generations Black folks in the United States have consistently triumphed over seemingly insurmountable oppression.

The commemoration takes place on August 26, 2023, at the Intervale Center and the Richard Kemp Center in Burlington. There will be ethnic food, music, dancing, speakers, exhibits, a youth “Home Base” and a 50 Year tribute to Hip Hop! The legendary Bobby Hackney will be on the main stage and the Keynote Speaker will be our own Dr. Wanda Heading Grant. The Richard Kemp Center will host the Vermont African American History Wall, local African American cultural and art exhibits and the 1619 Traveling Exhibit from Hampton, VA. Activities go from 11:00 till 6:00 PM.

For more information visit: firstafricanlandingvt.org

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Production Date: 08/17/2023
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Length: 00:01:53
Town: Burlington
Geography: Vermont
Event Type: General
Content Type: Other

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