Nearly 50-thousand African immigrants representing 45 different nationalities now call Minnesota home, and the population continues to grow. Despite living in close proximity, these communities rarely interact and are isolated not only from each other but from mainstream Minnesota. A Minneapolis group is hoping to break down some of those barriers by organizing the area's first Pan-African music and art festival. Minnesota Public Radio's Chris Roberts has more.
Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
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