Diaspora Day Arizona

03/14/2025

While we were looking forward to seeing you in March, circumstances beyond our control have led us to cancel this year’s Diaspora Day festival. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we make this transition.

Our commitment to bringing you an incredible festival experience remains the same, and we can’t wait to be in community with you in the future.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at: [email protected]
Our commitment to bringing you an incredible festival experience remains the same, and we can’t wait to be in the community with you in the future.

02/13/2025

🌍✨ Exciting Announcement! ✨🌍

We’re thrilled to introduce Cheeseburga Bien-Aime as the official host of Diaspora Day 2025! 🎤🔥

Want to connect with Darold Cheeseburga Bien-Aime about the event? Drop us a message! Know a content creator who should be in the mix? Tag them in the comments and let’s make it happen!

Let’s celebrate the beauty and power of the African Diaspora together! 🌎✨

📅 March 25, 2025
📍 Phoenix, AZ

02/08/2025

County of the Day:

Chad: Chad is a landlocked country with diverse landscapes, from the Sahara Desert in the north to the fertile Lake Chad Basin in the southwest.
Tag a friend from 🇹🇩

02/08/2025

Dish of the Day:

Cameroon – Ndolé

History: Ndolé is a beloved dish in Cameroon, made with bitter leaves, groundnuts, and meat or fish. It is rich in flavor and tradition.

Ingredients
2 Tablespoons Maggi ( Bouillon)
1 large Onion ( sliced)
1 pound (about 2 cups )Groundnuts/Peanuts(Skinless)
1/2 pound shrimp
1/2 pound stockfish
1/2- 1 pound Stew beef (cut in chunks
4-5 garlic cloves
3/4 cup Crayfish (ground)
3/4 -1 pound Washed bitterleaves (sub frozen spinach)
2-3 cups oil

Instructions
In a large pan season meat with salt, maggi and onions and boil until tender depending on the choice of meat. Meanwhile, boil stock fish with salt and water; add it to the boiled meat. You should have about 3 cups of stock from the meat and stock fish. Reserve the rest or freeze it.
Boil peanuts for about 10 minutes in a sauce pan. Let it cool and blend/pulse in a food processor or blender into a fine consistency use water to facilitate the blending .Add to the mixture of beef and stockfish.
Blend one onion and garlic into a fine paste and add to the mixture of peanuts and meat.
Pour in the crayfish and let it simmer for 10 minutes stirring frequently to prevent burns. Season with salt and Maggi. You might have to add more later
Add the bitter leaves or spinach to the pot. Stir and simmer for several minutes more
While the pot of ndole is simmering, heat oil in a fry pan or, preferably a cast iron. Add the shrimp, stirring constantly until they just turn pink. Slice and add the remaining onions stir for a few more minutes.
Finally incorporate the mixture of shrimp, onions and oil into the pot of Ndole. Stir for a few minutes and serve hot with any of the sides mentioned above.

Tag someone makes great Cameroon – Ndolé

02/07/2025

Dish of the Day:

Tô is a staple dish in Burkina Faso, made from millet or sorghum flour and served with a variety of sauces.

Recipe:
Ingredients
4 cups water
½ lb. millet flour or cornmeal, divided
2 tbsp. butter or margarine

Directions:

In a large pot over high heat, bring water to boil. Slowly add about 1/4 of the flour or cornmeal. Stir quickly and constantly for about 5 minutes so no lumps form.
Reduce heat. With a large spoon, scoop out about 1/4 of the mixture and set it aside in a bowl.
Add the remaining flour or cornmeal, about a cup at a time, to pot. Stir vigorously each time more is added. Stir in butter. If mixture becomes too thick to stir, add some of the mixture that was set aside. After about 5 minutes of adding flour, the smooth paste should be too thick to stir.
Reduce heat to very low. Cover pot and cook 10 more minutes.
Remove pot from heat. Shape paste into balls, sprinkle with salt to taste and serve along with stew, sauce or soup.

02/04/2025

Haiti, the first independent Black nation in the Western Hemisphere, is celebrated for its vibrant art, Vodou culture, and breathtaking mountains.

Fun Bonus: Haiti hosts a unique art market with metalwork made from repurposed oil drums, showcasing incredible creativity.
Tag someone from Hati 🇭🇹

01/26/2025

01/23/2025

Barbados, often called the 'Land of the Flying Fish,' is renowned for its white sandy beaches, vibrant festivals, and being the birthplace of rum."

Fun Bonus: Rihanna, the global superstar, was born and raised in Barbados, and the country even has a street named after her!

Tag someone from Barbados🇧🇧

01/22/2025

Fun bonus: Angola is also the only African country where Portuguese is the official language! 🇦🇴

Angola is home to **Kalandula Falls**, one of the largest and most breathtaking waterfalls in Africa! These majestic falls are over 100 meters tall and 400 meters wide, located on the Lucala River. They are often compared to Victoria Falls and are a stunning hidden gem of Angola's natural beauty. 🌊✨

Fun bonus: Angola is the birthplace of the dance and music genre Kizomba, which has gained international popularity for its smooth rhythms and romantic feel. Known as one of the most sensual dances, Kizomba originated from traditional Angolan music styles like Semba. 🎶💃! 🇦🇴

01/22/2025

Diaspora Day County of the Day

Ethiopia is one of the oldest nations in the world and the birthplace of coffee. The country has never been colonized, and it has a unique culture and history.

Tag someone from Ethiopia

01/21/2025

✨ Diaspora Day is returning to Phoenix, AZ, on March 25, 2025, and we want YOU to be part of this historic celebration of African Diaspora culture and community!

💼 Why partner with us?

Showcase your business to a diverse and vibrant audience.
Build connections with community leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
Celebrate and support cultural richness in Arizona.
🤝 Whether you’re a local business, a startup, or a brand looking to make an impact, Diaspora Day is the place to be!

📣 Tag a business or vendor who should join this amazing opportunity! Let’s uplift our community together.

📌 Stay tuned for our partnership opportunities launching soon. Let's grow together!

🌍 Learn more at diasporadayphx.com.

12/16/2024

We have discounted vendor spots until the end of the year. Head over to https://www.diasporadayphx.com/ to secure your spot early.

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