‘Voices of History’ Street Fair is major hit for all ages

By Elijah Qualls

The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum hosted its “Voices of History” Street Fair on June 28. The lively celebration was full of music,art, food and even health and wellness resources for all those in attendance.

Anthony Noel-Koger enjoys the festival.
April Brown, of Arty Party Facepainting, attends to a young festival attendee.
Benjamin Reynolds (left) shares a moment with Gerard Bragg-Reynolds at the event.
Cheryl Lawson stands amongst other attendees
A crowd gathers to enjoy one of many stage performances.
Diarra Makham of Niimaa African Textiles shares culture through clothing and various textiles
Dionne Joyner-Weems (left) and Lauren “Beni” Byrd sentimentality embrace one another
DJ D Raw entertaining the crowd with his music
DJ Jimmy Reid (left) and DJ Be Love share their music with the attendees
Dr. Mama Deborah Pierce-Fakunle enjoys the festival.
Drew Anderson serves as host for the event.
Jerus Watson representing the Harbor Bank of Maryland in their booth
Dr. Joanne Martin, co-founder of the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum, takes in the scene
Maranda Scott (left) and Saudia Scott share their brand, I Am Naturally Beautiful, with the community
Nana barimah osei-owusu (left) and Sewell cooper on the mics
Ronetta Ward of Vibrate Wicks Candle Company shares her good vibes through candles
Sequinta Hill Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Culture presents African culture in her booth
Adinkra symbols, a language which originated from Gyaman people
Sign paying homage to prolific Black voices such as Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr.
Stephanie “Safivatou” Edwards makes her way through the event on stilts.
Terrell Williams of Chef Daddy T Spices shares his assorted flavors at his booth