Black Arts Festival ends in Atlanta

King Tut by Elliott Jordan

The National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) culminates its 2012 focus on African American culture in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park. The festival is "renowned worldwide for showcasing ...art exhibitions, theater, music, and cultural programs for the entire family," according to the organization's website.

Sunday, July 15, at 8 p.m. will end three days of Classic and Nu Soul performances from the music stage. There was also a Children’s Education Village, free HIV screening, and the Publix Healthy Cooking Pavilion.

The event was presented by the Coca Cola Company and each year has many national sponsors.

For information on next year's festival, go to http://nbaf.org/2012-summer-festival/.