August 9th 2023.
This Sunday, August 13th, the fifth annual For The Culture Festival will be held in St. Louis, Missouri and promises to be a fantastic celebration of the city's vibrant Black community. The festival was founded by Ohun Ashe, who moved it from Forest Park to Loretta Hall Park so it would be closer to the city's Black neighbourhoods.
The festival began with humble beginnings, with just one BBQ pit and a handful of vendors. This year, however, it will feature over 70 Black businesses along with a skate party, a stage for live entertainment, and an informative therapy panel.
#ForTheCultureSTL is more than just a festival; it's an entire directory of Black-owned restaurants, lawyer firms, and other services located in the city. It's a great way to support local businesses, which is especially important during National Black Business Month in August.
The festival holds special significance for St. Louis as it's the same month that 18-year-old Mike Brown was killed by police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson. This tragic event prompted Ashe to take action and become more involved in the community.
ForTheCultureSTL is a free event open to the public. Anyone interested can register here. Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate Black culture and support local businesses!
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