Juneteenth Celebration on The Block

Join The Block Collaborative for a day of celebration, reflection, and community as we honor Juneteenth on The Block—Asheville’s historic Black business district.

Mayani is a Maasai boy from longido Arusha. He went to boarding school at 6 years old and lost his Maasai language and tradition. Since joining the LEAF program, he has learned to sing Maasai songs, practiced the ‘jump’ tradition and wear Maasai shukas (traditional clothing). Mayani is extremely happy and is currently teaching other youth the culture.