Covid-19 exposed the great need for access to staple cultural foods within our communities. A number of West African organizations teamed up with the city of Brooklyn Park to execute a year long campaign of food donations and provide information on food shelves. A few communities focused on senior care, providing some necessary winter clothing…
Nigeria IndependenceSenegal: December 31, 2023.Gambia: February 17, 2023. Independence Day celebration planned and executed by the youth.Gambia: February 17, 2023. Tony Sanneh Fundraiser for Soccer FacilitiesGhana: March 18, 2023
Culture is simultaneously static and dynamic. The core values of culture, and the historical elements of food, clothing, and history telling do not change. However, environments change, technology changes societal habits, and generations displaced by migration and immersion in a larger culture will influence one’s culture. The preservation of West African culture and value is…
