Makatas Dancers is a mentorship program that teaches girls traditional African dances, and the Makatas Heart Foundation, which works to advance education in Liberia.
“My mom told me, ‘If you are able to, once you’re stable, don’t forget the others, and that’s what we’ve been doing.” ~ Joetta Julugbeh Makatas Founder
Take a moment to like, follow, share, and support these vibrant groups forming the Global Lounge Artists Coalition. Let’s celebrate diversity and stay connected to the beauty of tradition.
Contact:
makatasdancers@gmail.com
(208) 571-6299
Please join us in December at Global Lounge Commons as we celebrate the work of many local artisans during our Holiday Bazaar. Vendors will have handmade goods, crafts and cultural items for sale to satisfy your gift giving needs this holiday season.
Read MoreOur very own Dayo Ayodele was featured in The Idaho Statesman's ‘The Idahoan Project: Finding Common Ground.’ You can find the mini-documentary featuring reporters talking to Idahoans who, they hoped, were as diverse as could be — multigeneration Idahoans, the next generation, newcomers within the article.
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