PHOTOS: Malcolm X Festival at West End Park

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PHOTOS: Malcolm X Festival at West End Park

The family-friendly event at the Atlanta park featured live music, vendors, dancing, delicious food and more in its 31st year on Sunday, May 22, 2022.

Aaliyah Simmons (center) and festivalgoers enjoy the DJ's tunes during the 31st annual Malcolm X Festival at West End Park in Atlanta on Sunday, May 22, 2022. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Taliba Obuya (center) shares a souvenir with a person during the 31st annual Malcolm X Festival at West End Park in Atlanta on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Obuya is the national coordinator of the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Attendees enjoy the music from the DJ during the 31st annual Malcolm X Festival at West End Park in Atlanta on Sunday, May 22, 2022. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Rasta Funk Band performs on the main stage during the 31st annual Malcolm X Festival at West End Park in Atlanta on Sunday, May 22, 2022. The family-friendly event featured live music, vendors, dancing, delicious food and more. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Natasha Daniels (left) checks out a skirt at Kimberly Peterson's booth during the 31st annual Malcolm X Festival at West End Park in Atlanta on Sunday, May 22, 2022. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Sun Ra observes the activities outside the main stage during the 31st annual Malcolm X Festival at West End Park in Atlanta on Sunday, May 22, 2022. "This is my fourth time at this festival, and I enjoy the food, music and the environment," Ra said. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Mo'Minah Qadar burns and blows sage for the attendees to enjoy during the 31st annual Malcolm X Festival at West End Park in Atlanta on Sunday, May 22, 2022. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Ismeal Shues paint the face of Aryn Alford, 11, during the 31st annual Malcolm X Festival at West End Park in Atlanta on Sunday, May 22, 2022. The family-friendly event featured live music, vendors, dancing, delicious food and more. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Eturnal Roots dances to the afro rhythms played by the DJ on the main stage during the 31st annual Malcolm X Festival at West End Park in Atlanta on Sunday, May 22, 2022. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Aura Love (right) hands merchandise from her booth to Sakina Ouhuru during the 31st annual Malcolm X Festival at West End Park in Atlanta on Sunday, May 22, 2022. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Raskofi, "the farmer," cuts a coconut for a customer during the 31st annual Malcolm X Festival at West End Park in Atlanta on Sunday, May 22, 2022. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Attendees enjoy the DJ's music during the 31st annual Malcolm X Festival at West End Park in Atlanta on Sunday, May 22, 2022. The family-friendly event also featured live music, vendors, delicious food and more. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Masonia Traylor (right) watches festivalgoers while Saudah Muhammad applies henna tattoos on her hand during the 31st annual Malcolm X Festival at West End Park in Atlanta on Sunday, May 22, 2022. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

Stephanie McWilliams dances on the main stage to the DJ’s tunes during the 31st annual Malcolm X Festival at West End Park in Atlanta on Sunday, May 22, 2022. The family-friendly event featured live music, vendors, dancing, delicious food and more. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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Aaliyah Simmons (center) and festivalgoers enjoy the DJ's tunes during the 31st annual Malcolm X Festival at West End Park in Atlanta on Sunday, May 22, 2022. (Photo: Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com)

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