Historic Cossitt Library
33 S. Front Street
Memphis, TN 38103
United States
- Bring Your Kids
Open to the public
Free
Sankofa African Diaspora Festival: A Celebration of the rich culture, lived experiences, and creative expressions of African-descended communities
When: Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Historic Cossitt Library, 33 S. Front Street
Planned events: Live music, dance performances, art displays, author readings, local vendor marketplace, and food trucks
2025 Lineup
Music
Artistiqly Xpressive
BLACK CRÈME
Ekpe Abioto and the African Jazz Ensemble
Siju and Friends
Dance
QUEEN SIREN
Drama
Anansi the Spider by Hattiloo Theatre
Live Rich Die Poor by Ann Perry Wallace
Children’s Storytime by Tennessee Representative Justin Pearson
Food Trucks
StickEM
Jus Enuff Concessions
Who: Created by Cossitt Library staff. Sponsored by Friends of the Library and Memphis Library Foundation
Suggested Parking: Premium Parking, 60 Madison (corner of Front and Madison) or Premium Parking, 79 Union Avenue (between Front and Main)
For more information, contact Antonio Quinn at [email protected] or 901-415-2766.
