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African Marketplace Inc. The Annual African Marketplace and Cultural Faire, Inc. may have its roots in its native city of Los Angeles, but the world has its roots in it.

A beloved community institution conceived and produced under the auspices of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs by James Burks, The African Marketplace and Cultural Faire, Inc. (AMP) was selected twice to the list of top 100 events in North America, and was perhaps the nation’s longest running cultural event during it's 25 year run. The AMP was iconic in the Pan-African America

n community, having firmly established itself as an advocate for promoting urban communities as tourist destinations to regional, national and international audiences. It became a source of pride not only in Los Angeles, but also throughout the African Diaspora and partnered with many other ethnic groups and cultures in Los Angeles. The AMP was a huge city-wide celebration tracing African Diaspora cultures and experiences of people living in the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Pacific Rim, Europe and Africa. More than forty five countries participated including Mexico, Brazil, Jamaica, Colombia, Cuba, Haiti, Uganda, and Ethiopia. With an annual attendance record of well over 100,000 people, food, music, dance, theater, photography, arts and crafts, health exhibits, business workshops, film festivals and more encompassed the annual three weekend event in August/September. On an international and national level, AMP participants and attendees coordinated their summer vacation schedules around the AMP and visiting Los Angeles! Local youth and community members looked forward to working at the AMP. Additional services spawned from the original idea and supported by the organization include an Annual Global Film and Urban Media Conference; a Diabetes program in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil; the African American Tourism and Hospitality Council in Los Angeles; two Small Business Incubator retail centers in the Fox Hills and Crenshaw/Baldwin Hills Malls; and the Small Business Center in Leimert Park which developed several local businesses.

Please support Rev. Al as you can as he lost both his wife and his home.
14/01/2025

Please support Rev. Al as you can as he lost both his wife and his home.

Our Deepest Condolences to our brother and spiritual father, Reverend Alfonso “Al… Osa Adun needs your support for Rev. Al's Heartbreaking Loss: Home and Wife

13/07/2024

All road leads to the Grand Performances, down town Los Angeles California on 27th of July 2024. Show also going live on Grand Performances YouTube Channel. You don't want to miss it.

13/07/2024
Duain Richmond, who made history with Fela, a Broadway triumph, will front the Neighborhood Orchestra at the Grand Perfo...
28/06/2024

Duain Richmond, who made history with Fela, a Broadway triumph, will front the Neighborhood Orchestra at the Grand Performances in Downtown Los Angeles.
Join us on JULY 27th, 2024, at 7 PM for an unforgettable evening filled with Highlife and Afrobeat. Be there!

Duain Richmond, who continued the legacy of Fela, after the Broadway triumph, will front the Neighborhood Orchestra at the Grand Performances in Downtown Los Angeles.

Join us on July 27th, 2024, at 7 PM for an unforgettable evening filled with Highlife and Afrobeat. Be there!

27/06/2024

Reflecting on his life and legacy of the prolific Bill Cobbs (1924- 2024) with two of his co-starring roles.

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13/06/2024

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The Pan African Global Trade and Investment Conference is an important first step in the establishment of a U.S. based public/private effort associated with global trade and investment and current business opportunities in Africa and the Caribbean. Join us at the Port of Los Angeles for the 2024 Con...

13/06/2024

Save the Date! Saturday, July 27, 8:00PM

15/05/2024

Stevie Wonder celebrated his 74th birthday by being granted Ghanaian citizenship.

Happy African World Heritage Day!
05/05/2024

Happy African World Heritage Day!

5 May

Condolences to all that knew her and all us fans that appreciated her work.
28/04/2024

Condolences to all that knew her and all us fans that appreciated her work.

Barbara O. Jones, an influential figure in the L.A. Rebellion film movement and renowned for her roles in several key films of the era, has died at the age of 82. Known for her powerful performances in culturally significant films, Jones's work has left a lasting impact on the film industry. Her dea...

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