The C-U Black and African Arts Festival easily spans all of the Smile Politely sections (food, culture, music, arts). Yes, the line between arts and culture gets blurry in a celebration like CUBAAF, this arts editor offers the following suggestion. Whether you come to shop or to eat, be sure to stop and enjoy the performances, the makers and designers, and the interactive experiences made possible by an in-person event.
According to its co-founders, Dr. Susan Ogwal and Cindy Ogwal, The C-U Black and African Arts Festival offers a “culturally diverse experience to the Champaign-Urbana community by expressing both Black and African heritage.” And by “bringing together a variety of vendors, creatives, influencers, and, community members to network and connect,” CUBAA doesn’t just provide the ingredients for a successful event. It sows the seeds for the future.
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