In partnership with Black Men Build,  the New Orleans African American Museum invites the public to its campus to support Black-owned businesses and institutions. Local Black business vendors, farmers, and artists and local artists will be in attendance and live music will be performed on Saturday, February 20 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Organizers state: “We realize not only the need for economic empowerment for our businesses, but the benefits of collaboration and sharing our experiences, spaces, resources, and ventures with our community and its leaders.”

The High Heal Doula will perform at 2:15 p.m. followed by The Maroons (Baba Sangodoyin, Nana Sula, Xavier Molina) at 2:30 p.m. and  Kr3wcial at 3:30 p.m.

This is a socially distanced event, providing ample indoor and outdoor space. Masks will be required. The event is free and open to the public. Patrons are encouraged to join the New Orleans African American Museum or renew their membership.

For more information, visit here. The museum is located at 1417 Governor Nicholls Street.