TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — Music, dance, and vendors were represented at the African American culture filled Cascades Park Saturday for the annual Harambee Festival.
"African American history is America's history so we invite everybody here. This community as you can see is quite diverse," said FAMU President Dr.Larry Robinson.
The event hosted by Florida A&M University, started in the 1980's but took a break before kicking off again in 2016.
President of FAMU Larry Robinson says the university brought back the festival because people should learn the African American roots of Tallahassee and the South.
Learning about the African culture is something Tallahassee Commissioner Curtis Richardson wish he had growing up.
"I grew up in the segregated south. During that time we didn't know a whole lot about our history culture so to be here and to experience this and see all the African American and others from the community that have come out for this event it just makes you feel proud," said Commissioner Richardson.
But it wasn't just about learning the past, this event is about coming together to honor the culture.
"Being that African Americans went through a lot in this country I think it is right for us to celebrate what we been through and who we are," said Jay Williams, director of FAMU'S gospel choir.
