UWSA – University of Windsor Students' Alliance

AFROFEST 2021

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Afrofest is the festival that celebrates the African Diaspora, at the University of Windsor. This February, we’ve taken all 9 events online, spanning over two weeks, with lots of special appearances from notable guests in the local Windsor-Essex community and beyond!

WE'RE LOOKING FOR ARTISTS! WIN PRIZES!

We’re looking for poets who would like to share their writing during our “Poetry Slam” event. Send in your video reading your poem with the subject “Afrofest Poetry Slam Submission” to afrofest@uwindsor.ca. If your poem is selected, it will be aired on Wednesday, Feb 18th during the event and you will receive a $25 Tim Hortons Gift Card!

We’re looking for participants for our Talent Show as well! Send in a video submission with the subject “Afrofest Talent Show Submission” to afrofest@uwindsor.ca. If your video is selected, it will be aired on Feb 26th during our “Closing Ceremony & Talent Show” event and you will receive a $50 Tim Hortons Gift Card!

Week 1

FEB 16 – 1PM to 3PM

Opening Ceremony & Mental Health Discussion

FEB 17 – 1PM to 3PM

Taste The Island – Online Cooking Show with My Momma’s Taste Restaurant

FEB 18 – 1PM to 3PM

Poetry Slam with host, Teajai

FEB 19 – 1PM to 3PM

Healing Space and Paint by Indiigo

Week 2

FEB 22 – 5PM to 7Pm

Debunking Black Skin Discussion Panel

FEB 23 – 5PM to 7PM

What’s Your Take? Discussion Panel

FEB 24 – 5PM to 7PM 

Black Love Discussion Panel & 30 Minute Yoga

FEB 25 – 4PM to 5PM

“Dance With Us” with Bizzy Boom – Free Private Virtual Dance Class – Register here
Feb 26 – 5PM to 7PM

Closing Ceremony & Talent Show

Event will be live on Facebook
Event is private and requires registration