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Annapolis, Maryland—The Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2011, 10 AM to 7 PM at the Annapolis City Dock, in Annapolis, Maryland. The Festival's location is significant and appropriate because it was the actual location of Kunta Kinte's arrival to America. The site is now memorialized with a statue of historian and author Alex Haley, a descendant of Kunta Kinte.

Over the years the Festival has grown and it continues to be a historical occasion for African Americans and people from all walks of life to come together. The original Kunta Kinte celebration was born in Annapolis, America’s first national capital, in September 1987. "The festival highlights the contributions that African Americans have made to our society," said Ruby Singleton Blakeney, Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival Chairperson. "Over the years we have had thousands of diverse patrons from around the world attend and enjoy the event, which is geared to all age groups. There has been an outpouring of support from political leaders, the business community and individuals," said Ms. Blakeney.

To obtain information about the event, participate as an artist, exhibitor or vendor, or make a tax deductible contribution, please contact us at kuntakintecelebrations@gmail.com