What People Are Saying

“…bold, colorful, rootsy and regal styles; to the Caribbean and African inspired food to match the palates of the Diaspora; and the creative displays of fashion and styling between the hair and fashion shows; and music entertainment that had the inside of the venue bumping and rocking, it was a smorgasbord of Black culture at its finest.”

— BK Reader Staff

“…a space where locs are celebrated while bringing together people of various age groups, ethnic backgrounds, and hair textures, all against the backdrop of supporting Black- and Brown-owned businesses.”

— Ariama C Long via America Corps / Amsterdam News Staff

“talk of culture and connection was everywhere...mixed [sic] ethnicities, which reflected the African diaspora of the city.”

— Richard Burroughs and Brianna Nunley via the BKReader

“bond of culture and hair was visible and the festival felt very much like a family get-together.”

— Richard Burroughs and Brianna Nunley via the BKReader