Tune into DNO from 5pm for the live Emancipation Day online Celebration made possible by The Division of Culture.
The Bele & Drumming Festival will be hosted live here (same page) and on the Division of Culture’s Facebook page.
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Emancipation day should be a day of cultural heritage, Historic teachings and the contribution of Africans. Her people scattered throughout the earth should know how Africa buil the west and not just see us as former slaves.