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Nurturing Community Through Food, Culture, Art, and Health

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Events
Taste of Africa
Feb 20
Taste of Africa

Join us in celebrating Black History Month and dive into the vibrant flavors and rhythms of Africa! This in-person event will be an unforgettable experience filled with delicious dishes, lively music, and authentic cultural interactions.

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AARI celebrates and elevates African heritage in Rhode Island through vibrant cultural events, sustainable agriculture, and accessible health initiatives.

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