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African Festival of Boston

Boston celebrates 14 years of African culture
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Boston celebrates 14 years of African culture
Back in 2010, Mireille Tushiminina and her mom wanted to find a way to bring awareness to Boston’s African population and connect Africans in the city with one another.
August 15th, 2024 >
African Festival of Boston returns for 13th year
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African Festival of Boston returns for 13th year
Mireille Tushiminina launched the African Festival of Boston 13 years ago to celebrate the Independence Day anniversaries of many African countries, including her native Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since then, the festival has become a community staple, bringing together African immigrants around Boston to celebrate their heritage and their chosen home here in the Hub.
August 16th, 2023 >