Focusing on youth and youth issues, Muncie’s Black Expo will begin its annual summer celebration 5 p.m. Friday in Heekin Park.
“We want to teach them safety, conflict resolution and peace,” said WaTasha Griffin, chapter president for Muncie’s Black Expo. “[Also] celebrate culture [and] history and give back [to the community].”
The three-day weekend event will begin with a speech from Mayor Dennis Tyler and a state of our youth address by Demetrius Daniels, followed by a youth basketball tournament for children in fourth and fifth grade. Free food will be provided for all youth.
The goal of the event is to help teach lessons to children, Griffin said.
“We want to continue to offer programs for our community, and this is one of them,” said WaTasha Griffin, chapter president for Muncie’s Black Expo. “The initiative we are running on is the state of our youth. Their future is in our hands. Family matters.” The Muncie chapter of the Black Expo is part of the larger Indiana Black Expo organization.
Saturday will begin with a parade followed throughout the day with various sports, activities, presentations and discussions. Sunday’s schedule shares the same variety and will end the celebration with a jam session.
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