Africana Virginia Beach

You could call it a cross between Black Expo and Af'ram Fest - two well known festivals in the African American community. But promoters say it is so much more - Africana Virginia Beach is billed as a 3 day festival celebrating family, culture and entertainment of the African Diaspora. It debuts August 23-25 at the oceanfront - and some in the African American community are surprised by the location considering the tension between the Black community and the resort city when it comes to large events marketed primarily to African Americans. On the next Another View we'll talk with festival producer Bruce Williams about the goals of the event, along with Captain Patrick Gallagher, Virginia Beach Police Department, who will talk about safety during the festival, and also about a special event honoring the first African American police officers to serve Virginia Beach and Princess Anne county. Plus, Lisa Godley shares the special talents of a local spoken word artist. It's all on Another View, Friday, August 16 at noon on 89.5 WHRV-FM, or stream us at whrv.org.