By Elijah Qualls
The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum hosted its “Voices of History” Street Fair on June 28. The lively celebration was full of music,art, food and even health and wellness resources for all those in attendance.
Anthony Noel-Koger enjoys the festival. 
April Brown, of Arty Party Facepainting, attends to a young festival attendee. 
Benjamin Reynolds (left) shares a moment with Gerard Bragg-Reynolds at the event. 
Cheryl Lawson stands amongst other attendees 
A crowd gathers to enjoy one of many stage performances. 
Diarra Makham of Niimaa African Textiles shares culture through clothing and various textiles 
Dionne Joyner-Weems (left) and Lauren “Beni” Byrd sentimentality embrace one another 
DJ D Raw entertaining the crowd with his music 
DJ Jimmy Reid (left) and DJ Be Love share their music with the attendees 
Dr. Mama Deborah Pierce-Fakunle enjoys the festival. 
Drew Anderson serves as host for the event. 
Jerus Watson representing the Harbor Bank of Maryland in their booth 
Dr. Joanne Martin, co-founder of the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum, takes in the scene 
Maranda Scott (left) and Saudia Scott share their brand, I Am Naturally Beautiful, with the community 
Nana barimah osei-owusu (left) and Sewell cooper on the mics 
Ronetta Ward of Vibrate Wicks Candle Company shares her good vibes through candles 
Sequinta Hill Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Culture presents African culture in her booth 
Adinkra symbols, a language which originated from Gyaman people 
Sign paying homage to prolific Black voices such as Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr. 
Stephanie “Safivatou” Edwards makes her way through the event on stilts. 
Terrell Williams of Chef Daddy T Spices shares his assorted flavors at his booth