2003

This year, the Festival took place from September 25 - October 5, 2003.

International R&B recording artist, Gerald Levert performed live at the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Ballpark, and jazz vocalist, Angela Bofill performed under the stars at the College of Charleston Cistern. Ballethnic Dance Company from Atlanta, GA performed in MOJA’s dance gala at the Gaillard Auditorium. Ilyssah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X, and noted author participated in the MOJA Literary Series and shared excerpts from her recent book “Growing Up X”. Art Forms and Theatre Concepts returned to the MOJA stage to bring audiences the rousing broadway hit “Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope.” The Charleston Symphony Orchestra along with Metropolitan Opera Star, Morris Robinson, delighted audiences at the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Ballpark. MOJA traditions like the Reggae Block Dance, Heritage Day, Educational Outreach, and the Finale continued to be favorites at the two week festival.

View information about other festival years