The Gospel Truth Magazine March 2019 | Page 16

THOUSANDS ATTEND BLACK HISTORY MONTH CONCERT TO BENEFIT NORTH MIAMI RESIDENTS It was a party with a purpose this Saturday in the city of North Miami at the 4th Annual NoMi Fest. Thousands of festival at- tendees witnessed their favorite R&B and Old School artists perform at Cagni Park, with a goal to help local residents facing financial hardship. On hand performing were musical acts Teenear, Crystal Waters, AZ Yet, Chante’ Moore and 112. iHeartRadio personality Papa Keith was this year’s host. Previously known as Music in the Plaza, NoMi Music Fest is the City of north Miami’s annual Black History Month concert, established in 2016. All money collected through ticket sales will go into the North Miami Emergency Util- ity Assistance Program Fund. The fund was created in 2017 to provide monetary utility bill payment relief to North Miami households in need. ABOUT THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI: A 2010 All-America City award winner, North Miami is one of South Florida’s best kept se- crets. Conveniently located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, North Miami provides easy access to the beaches, Miami Interna- tional Airport, the Port of Miami, and a wide array of tourist attractions. The fifth largest city in Miami-Dade County is also home to one of the most ethnically diverse communi- ties in the entire state. North Miami has a rich history dating back to the 1800’s. After becoming incorporated on February 5,1926, the City grew exponentially from then on. A tour through North Miami demonstrates that the City boasts the larg- est concentration of mid-century modern buildings in South Florida, it is committed to a strong educational and arts community, to pride in its beautiful parks, and is moving for- ward towards a healthier, greener community.