The City of College Park, Georgia, USA, has officially accepted the honor of serving as the host city and partner for the highly anticipated Black History Festival 2025, in collaboration with BIDEC INC, a US- and Africa-based organization.
Scheduled to take place from Thursday, March 27, to Saturday, March 29, 2025, the festival will be held in the Global City of Georgia, United States.
Some of the high-level personalities invited and expected to attend include the President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, the Prime Minister of Grenada, Hon. Don Mitchell, the African Union Permanent Representative to the USA and Americas, H.E. Hilda Suka Mafudze, the Director General of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, Dr. Didacus Jules, the Chairman of the Africa Global Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Olivier Kamanzi, the President of the South Africa Chamber of Commerce, USA, Neil Diamond, Executive Chairman of the KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, CEO of Acreaty, Elsie Apau Esq., CEO of VMV Industries, Emmanuel Caulley, Managing Partner of TransAtlantic Global Limited USA, Eric Williams, U.S. Paralympic Champion, Sydney Satchel, Global Marketing Guru, Bozoma Saint John, CEO and Chief Editor of Caribbean in Transit, Dr. Mariel Barrow, city mayors and council members from across the state of Georgia, and other seasoned entrepreneurs from Africa, the Caribbean, and America.
Strengthening Global Partnerships
This decision follows a series of visits and fact-finding missions conducted by community representatives between December 2024 and early 2025.
The City of College Park has demonstrated its readiness to host the Black History Festival for both 2025 and 2026, aiming to leverage the event as an economic engagement tool.
As the host city of the busiest airport in the USA, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the festival will play a pivotal role in strengthening U.S.-Africa relations, fostering cooperative partnerships, and creating opportunities for shared prosperity and sustainable development among Global Africans as they celebrate Black history and African heritage.
There will be the signing of strategic partnerships in the areas of agribusiness, technology, customs management services, sports, cultural diplomacy, real estate, construction, tourism, trade, and more.
Key Festival Highlights
- Advance Engagement: The College Park City Council seeks to engage with the Government of Ghana, other African countries, Caribbean states, international corporations, and chambers of commerce through BIDEC INC to discuss strategic opportunities and engagement perspectives on the festival platform.
- Key Activities: The festival will feature the Welcoming Network Cocktail session, Black History Summit, Black History Expo, Investment Dialogue, and the highly anticipated Black History Makers Gala Awards Night.
- Investment Dialogue: The College Park City Council will initiate a Presidential Investment Dialogue, inviting other Georgia cities to explore investment opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, tourism, automotive, technology, innovation, construction, energy, and real estate.
Expanding the Impact Beyond 2025
In collaboration with BIDEC INC, the City of College Park will explore strategic opportunities related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
The city plans to introduce initiatives focusing on entertainment, housing, and transportation, capitalizing on its proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the stadium hosting the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup next year.
A Vision for Economic Growth and Cultural Exchange
The City of College Park is enthusiastic about collaborating with BIDEC INC to host this transformative event.
The festival will not only celebrate Black history and African heritage but also enhance international relations with Africa and its diaspora, driving economic growth and job creation for College Park residents.