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Dance group D33vasnmotion perform. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Dance group D33vasnmotion perform. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
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The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street.

Adetola Ajayi, left, and William Rowel, both with the mayor's office, speak between acts on stage. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Adetola Ajayi, left, and William Rowel, both with the mayor’s office, speak between acts on stage. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Organizer Adetola Ajayi, African American Community Services Specialist in the Annapolis Mayor's Office, waves to attendees. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Organizer Adetola Ajayi, African American Community Services Specialist in the Annapolis Mayor’s Office, waves to attendees. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Heather Raymond dances as she walks towards the stage. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Heather Raymond dances as she walks towards the stage. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Some of the many items for sale at various venders included Black themed coloring and history books for kids. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Some of the many items for sale at various venders included Black themed coloring and history books for kids. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Carla Cooper dances to the music. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Carla Cooper dances to the music. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Some of the many items for sale at various venders included this Be Empowered hoodie. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Some of the many items for sale at various venders included this Be Empowered hoodie. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Rapper Lor Xay Xay, 10, from Baltimore performs. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Rapper Lor Xay Xay, 10, from Baltimore performs. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Dance group D33vasnmotion perform. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Dance group D33vasnmotion perform. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Xhara Lawson, 3, dances in the street. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Xhara Lawson, 3, dances in the street. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Rapper Lor Xay Xay, 10, from Baltimore performs. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Rapper Lor Xay Xay, 10, from Baltimore performs. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Rapper Lor Xay Xay, 10, from Baltimore performs. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)
Rapper Lor Xay Xay, 10, from Baltimore performs. The City of Annapolis held the 2024 African Diaspora Festival Saturday on Calvert Street. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff photo)