AfroCentric Orlando Event of 2016. will be held at the Rosen Jewish Community in Orlando on 2/20/2016 in celebration of Black History Month. The purpose is to bring awareness to the rich and diverse African cultures that have immigrated and contributed to the diversity of the United States. The event will benefit The Wells' Built Museum of African American History & Culture. The Wells' Built Museum opened in June 2009. The 6,000 ft. museum houses memorabilia of Orlando's African-American community and contains displays on the Civil Rights movement in Orlando, along with some African art on loan from local collectors. Exhibits include a 1930?s period hotel guestroom with authentic furniture, beading and decorations, the South Street Casino, the Chitlin' circuit performance hall that was formerly located next to the hotel, artifacts from Dr. William Monroe Wells, and other elements of Orlando's African American heritage. Visit their website at http://wellsbuiltmuseumofafricanamericanhistoryandculture.org/ The event will start with a mix and mingle social hour. This will be followed by a lineup of poetry, traditional music and dance performances by well-known national and international African artists. We will also have a multi-cultural fashion show highlighting colorful designs from noted designer AKANBI. There will be displays of African arts, crafts, and fashions to view and purchase. Many ethnic foods will also be available to sample. Our special guest speakers include Florida State Senator Geraldine F. Thompson. We'll wrap up the evening by opening the dance-floor to Afro beats from DJ 4 Playa. For more information, please visit our event page via this link - Https://afrocentricorlandoevent.eventbrite.com