Such a fun festival for this city! I would miss it.
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Carey Toane
10 years ago
Don't be racist, Toronto. Afrofest loud and proud!
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Idil
10 years ago
This is a cultural staple here in Toronto. One that I love, and one that makes our city great. Save Afrofest!!!
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Nadir Anderson
10 years ago
Afro fest has been around for years and has given Africans a way of celebrating their culture and introducing others to something new. It's slowly being pushed aside from Queens park to woodbine and now one day. This is unacceptable. We cannot let this happen.
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Sean Yee
10 years ago
why would you stop such a beautiful cultural event?
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Sya VanGeest
10 years ago
I have traveled from Guelph for the experience, - not only the great music but rubbing elbows with an appreciative crowd that seems like a mini United Nations. What are you thinking?
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Gilbert Lebon
10 years ago
Thats non sence to take out 1 day..
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Claire McWatt
10 years ago
All Torontonians are owed an explanation as to why Afrofest would be rightfully granted an extension for a vigil for Nelson Mandela, and for the Pan Am torch, just to be penalized for it the following year. Our festivals make public space even better, and Afrofest has a part to play in our commitment to diversity. Practice what you preach.
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Eden Afework Hagos
10 years ago
Afrofest is a vital part of Toronto for those from the Afro-Caribbean community. It's a travesty that the City is making things so difficult for Afrofest organizers. I believe this is indicative of the systemic racism which continues to plague our city which is a shame considering that we continue to pride ourselves on being such a multicultural city. As a resident of the Beaches ward I am extremely disappointed in our Councillor for her inflammatory remarks.
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Mayelle Joachim
10 years ago
Save AFRO FEST
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Pat Boogie
10 years ago
Do the right thing Toronto!
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Phariane Ndombele
10 years ago
Hi,
I'm signing this petition to Save Afrofest. I've been going to Afrofest since 2008 and it's one of the best part of summer in Toronto. I get to meet new people and create contacts through which I create new activities and events. Afrofest for me is a great way to show the AFRO culture of Toronto and the world. By bringing artists to perform, we discover new things about our culture.
This is also a great aspect of being part of Toronto city because of diversity in cultures and representation. By taking this away, you break what has been part of Toronto for over 20 years.
If you reduce this event to a one-day event. We won't be able to explore it as we usually do! Please let us have our two days event.
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Gregory Oh
10 years ago
Let's keep Toronto vibrant and celebrate our diversity!
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Cristina Gonzalez
10 years ago
Afrofest is so important in Toronto's cultural landscape. Please allow it to flourish so that our city can continue to pride itself as a vibrant, diverse and equitable place.
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Lillian Mason
10 years ago
Afrofest is a staple in our community and has been well attended, with a respectful, family friendly crowd every year. If the city is so co corned with noise comaints why are they hosting Bestival for two days at the same location, which is an electronic and rock festival? Also Bestival is $149 and Afrofest is free. Is this really the actions of a so called Music City?
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Erica
10 years ago
I want to say "really Toronto?" but I'm not overly surprised anymore:(
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Save Afrofest
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Juanita Stephen
10 years ago
Been attending annually for the past five years. It would be a shame to see this celebration of African cultures lost.
THIS OUTRAGE!
Black joy is not a crime!
Such a fun festival for this city! I would miss it.
Don't be racist, Toronto. Afrofest loud and proud!
This is a cultural staple here in Toronto. One that I love, and one that makes our city great. Save Afrofest!!!
Afro fest has been around for years and has given Africans a way of celebrating their culture and introducing others to something new. It's slowly being pushed aside from Queens park to woodbine and now one day. This is unacceptable. We cannot let this happen.
why would you stop such a beautiful cultural event?
I have traveled from Guelph for the experience, - not only the great music but rubbing elbows with an appreciative crowd that seems like a mini United Nations. What are you thinking?
Thats non sence to take out 1 day..
All Torontonians are owed an explanation as to why Afrofest would be rightfully granted an extension for a vigil for Nelson Mandela, and for the Pan Am torch, just to be penalized for it the following year. Our festivals make public space even better, and Afrofest has a part to play in our commitment to diversity. Practice what you preach.
Afrofest is a vital part of Toronto for those from the Afro-Caribbean community. It's a travesty that the City is making things so difficult for Afrofest organizers. I believe this is indicative of the systemic racism which continues to plague our city which is a shame considering that we continue to pride ourselves on being such a multicultural city. As a resident of the Beaches ward I am extremely disappointed in our Councillor for her inflammatory remarks.
Save AFRO FEST
Do the right thing Toronto!
Hi, I'm signing this petition to Save Afrofest. I've been going to Afrofest since 2008 and it's one of the best part of summer in Toronto. I get to meet new people and create contacts through which I create new activities and events. Afrofest for me is a great way to show the AFRO culture of Toronto and the world. By bringing artists to perform, we discover new things about our culture. This is also a great aspect of being part of Toronto city because of diversity in cultures and representation. By taking this away, you break what has been part of Toronto for over 20 years. If you reduce this event to a one-day event. We won't be able to explore it as we usually do! Please let us have our two days event.
Let's keep Toronto vibrant and celebrate our diversity!
Afrofest is so important in Toronto's cultural landscape. Please allow it to flourish so that our city can continue to pride itself as a vibrant, diverse and equitable place.
Afrofest is a staple in our community and has been well attended, with a respectful, family friendly crowd every year. If the city is so co corned with noise comaints why are they hosting Bestival for two days at the same location, which is an electronic and rock festival? Also Bestival is $149 and Afrofest is free. Is this really the actions of a so called Music City?
I want to say "really Toronto?" but I'm not overly surprised anymore:(
Save Afrofest
Been attending annually for the past five years. It would be a shame to see this celebration of African cultures lost.