By Jasmine Deloatch

Assistant Editor

New Journal and Guide

African Landing Commemoration Day, taking place on August 21, 2021 highlights the truth behind slavery and the contributions of the slaves to America. The event will take place at Fort Monroe, Virginia beginning at 11 a.m. and counting through 4 p.m.

The day’s events will include libations, drum call, African dancers and drummers. Guests are encouraged to bring drums to participate in the “Circle of Drums.”

According to Calvin Pearson, the objective of the event is to highlight the untold story of the First Africans that landed and the fact that they were not indeed slaves when they first arrived.

Continue reading African Landing Commemoration Day Planned At Ft. Monroe, August 21 at The New Journal and Guide.