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Rohan Marley to headline Miramar forum celebrating African culture, innovation

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The Global Africa Symposium is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, at Miramar City Hall.
The Global Africa Symposium is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, at Miramar City Hall.

Miramar will welcome hundreds of attendees on Saturday, June 6, for a free celebration of African culture, trade and innovation.

The second annual Global Africa Symposium features a global village, panel discussions and a keynote from entrepreneur Rohan Marley.

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Here are key takeaways:

  • The free symposium runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Miramar City Hall, hosted by Commissioner Avril Cherasard. Registration is required; more than 650 people had registered as of midweek, officials said.
  • This year’s theme is “The Africa We Want: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” highlighting economic growth, trade and innovation.
  • Keynote speaker Rohan Marley, founder of Marley Coffee and son of Bob Marley, will join a fireside chat. He studied at the University of Miami, where he also played football in the early 1990s.
  • The day begins with a commemoration of Africa Day, marking the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union.
  • A morning global village will feature Afrobeats, African cuisine and a fashion showcase, followed by a panel including a representative from the Miami-Dade County Office of International Trade Consortium.

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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 5:10 AM with the headline "Rohan Marley to headline Miramar forum celebrating African culture, innovation."