# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Night of Culture, Courage, and Community Featuring Taste of Africa - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: An evening of African food tasting, cultural performance, & storytelling to launch Light Impact Global Institute and support two key impact.About this EventJoin us for a warm, community-centered evening celebrating culture, courage, and connection.A Night of Culture, Courage, and Community introduces Light Impact Global Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women, girls, and young people in the United States and Africa through storytelling, leadership, education, and research.The event features a Taste of Africa buffet with dishes from West, East, and Southern Africa. You will also enjoy cultural performance, music, and a keynote storytelling moment by Dr. Chibuzor Mirian Azubuike.During the event, we will introduce two key initiatives:• The Legal Support Fund for domestic violence survivors navigating family court• The African Women Graduate Fellowship, supporting African women scholars pursuing advanced degrees in the U.S.This evening is a celebration of resilience, hope, and community partnership.All are welcome.Featuring Taste of AfricaEnjoy a curated selection of dishes from across the continent, prepared by African women in our community. Expected menu includes:• Nigerian Jollof rice• Ghanaian Waakye• East African samosas• Suya-style grilled beef• Fried plantains• Zambian-style chicken curry (tentative)• South African chakalaka• Puff-puff• Chin chin• Coconut rice• African tea and hibiscus drink (zobo) https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e54c4570-d5a0-11f0-8b49-41359ed287ca-rimg-w592-h740-dcf6c610-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e58de250-d5a0-11f0-9f00-5de8d36970ed-rimg-w592-h740-dcf6c610-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lawrence/a-night-of-culture-courage-and-community-featuring-taste-of-africa/100001977443306160 - **Event Categories**: storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 268.61, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lawrence - **state**: KS - **country**: United States - **location**: Community Building - **lat**: 38.9633736 - **long**: -95.23678430000001 - **full address**: Community Building, 115 West 11th Street, Lawrence, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Night of Culture, Courage, and Community Featuring Taste of Africa - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c7db5f70bdcb13a9d583a988bfa5625cb712fec038019e9d0b4a2f0eba7e115e-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcf6c60e-gmir.jpg?v=1765354769 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Night of Culture, Courage, and Community Featuring Taste of Africa being held? - **A:** A Night of Culture, Courage, and Community Featuring Taste of Africa takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Community Building, 115 West 11th Street, Lawrence, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for A Night of Culture, Courage, and Community Featuring Taste of Africa? - **A:** Ticket prices for A Night of Culture, Courage, and Community Featuring Taste of Africa range from USD 55 to USD 269 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 55 + USD 5 feeAvailableImpact SupporterUSD 162 + USD 12 feeAvailableChampionUSD 269 + USD 19 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing A Night of Culture, Courage, and Community Featuring Taste of Africa? - **A:** A Night of Culture, Courage, and Community Featuring Taste of Africa is organized by Light Impact Global Institute. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Night of Culture, Courage, and Community Featuring Taste of Africa is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lawrence, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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