I have been a long standing supporter of Afrofest for about 7 years now and it is one the best festivals in Toronto, period. It is very interesting that other festivals such as Taste of Danforth do not seem to be met with such opposition year over year. This is the one of the only African festivals which brings a variety of people from different backgrounds together for 2 days of music, clothing, and food from various African countries. I also intend on being a vendor this year for my clothing line and would hate to miss that opportunity.
Thanks,
Jenyo
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Shannah Taylor
10 years ago
This festival is larger than salsa on st Clair which last 3 days and Afrofest doesn't cause the city to block city streets because it's held in a park. There has been no violence and it's a wonderful cultural experiebc embraced by everyone and open to families with food, lifestyle , education and arts. Toronto is supposed to be a city of diversity and the African community is a huge part of that and should be included.
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Candace S
10 years ago
AFRO FEST IS IMPORTANT AND NEEDS TO BE RECOGNIZED AS SUCH. THE COMMUNITY LOOKS FORWARD TO THIS FESTIVAL ALL YEAR.
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Nav
10 years ago
City council are a bunch of racists
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Khadijah Powell-Kelly
10 years ago
Stop recolonizing our spaces!
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Afrofest most to improve theme selves more, it's not that interested anymore
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Brittaney
10 years ago
This is hella racist. YES TO AFROFEST.
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Alexx
10 years ago
Power to the people. Stand up for your rights. Get up stand up!
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Liam Coleman
10 years ago
Smaller festivals need as much help as they can get. Be supportive of the arts.
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Dian Marie Bridge
10 years ago
This festival is decades old and has introduced Toronto to many internationally renowned performers! It is a true community bonding celebration that gives us an alternate to the hyper-commercialized 'Caribana'.
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James Cain
10 years ago
There is no good reason to limit Afrofest. The city should be growing arts festivals like this, not bullying them into disappearing.
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Densil McFarlane
10 years ago
We shall not be moved
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Atik
10 years ago
Saying No to a 1 day demoted Aftofest!! 2 days! 2 days! We need diversity to maintain an upward climb!
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Gomo George
10 years ago
Save Afro fest!
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Samira Jackson
10 years ago
No to both conditions
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Karen Lee
10 years ago
Please celebrate diversity! #Black Lives Matter.
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Lorie Slater
10 years ago
Give Afrofest it's Sat/Sun
Support... don't tear down!
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Kunle Bristow
10 years ago
Total and complete nonsense. Toronto is *LUCKY* to have Afrofest
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Barb Crisp
10 years ago
Toronto council is being ridiculous and I can only conclude racism. :(
I have been a long standing supporter of Afrofest for about 7 years now and it is one the best festivals in Toronto, period. It is very interesting that other festivals such as Taste of Danforth do not seem to be met with such opposition year over year. This is the one of the only African festivals which brings a variety of people from different backgrounds together for 2 days of music, clothing, and food from various African countries. I also intend on being a vendor this year for my clothing line and would hate to miss that opportunity. Thanks, Jenyo
This festival is larger than salsa on st Clair which last 3 days and Afrofest doesn't cause the city to block city streets because it's held in a park. There has been no violence and it's a wonderful cultural experiebc embraced by everyone and open to families with food, lifestyle , education and arts. Toronto is supposed to be a city of diversity and the African community is a huge part of that and should be included.
AFRO FEST IS IMPORTANT AND NEEDS TO BE RECOGNIZED AS SUCH. THE COMMUNITY LOOKS FORWARD TO THIS FESTIVAL ALL YEAR.
City council are a bunch of racists
Stop recolonizing our spaces!
Afrofest most to improve theme selves more, it's not that interested anymore
This is hella racist. YES TO AFROFEST.
Power to the people. Stand up for your rights. Get up stand up!
Smaller festivals need as much help as they can get. Be supportive of the arts.
This festival is decades old and has introduced Toronto to many internationally renowned performers! It is a true community bonding celebration that gives us an alternate to the hyper-commercialized 'Caribana'.
There is no good reason to limit Afrofest. The city should be growing arts festivals like this, not bullying them into disappearing.
We shall not be moved
Saying No to a 1 day demoted Aftofest!! 2 days! 2 days! We need diversity to maintain an upward climb!
Save Afro fest!
No to both conditions
Please celebrate diversity! #Black Lives Matter.
Give Afrofest it's Sat/Sun Support... don't tear down!
Total and complete nonsense. Toronto is *LUCKY* to have Afrofest
Toronto council is being ridiculous and I can only conclude racism. :(
No!