Mount Vernon commemorates African pride with 7th annual Wakanda Celebration

The event offered attendees everything from music, art and centuries-old cultural traditions.

News 12 Staff

Sep 1, 2024, 1:46 AM

Updated 13 days ago

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The City of Mount Vernon shared the "Pride of Africa" on Saturday on its seventh annual Wakanda Celebration.
Named after the fictional country in Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Wakanda represents a technologically advanced nation in sub-Saharan Africa.
The event offered attendees everything from music, art and centuries-old cultural traditions.
It also aimed to bring everyone together in unity, regardless of race or ethnicity.
News 12's Carol Wilkinson was at the event where she spoke to attendees and organizers.