INTRODUCING THE FIRST EVER - Youth Natural Hair Parade: Check it out!
Sunday, July 5th 2 pm at the International African Arts Festival in Brooklyn!

Location: Commodore Barry Park, Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

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