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Within the frame of the International Day for People of African Descent, observed every August 31st, the Council to Prevent and Eliminate Discrimination in Mexico City (COPRED) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of Mexico City, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and Afro-descendant collectives, will host the Afrodescendencias Festival in Mexico City: "Historical Memory and Resistance.”

The event will be celebrated on Saturday, August 31st, at the Plaza de Santo Domingo on República de Brasil Street, in the Historic Centre of Mexico City, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It will feature the participation of various civil society organizations and Afro-descendant collectives, who will show artistic performances, an Afro-historical walking tour, discussions, participatory activities, and informational stands from institutions and civil society.

This festival, to celebrate the cultural richness and resilience of Afro-descendant communities in Mexico City, is proposed as an educational space within the framework of the closure of the International Decade for People of African Descent (January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2024). Additionally, it seeks to promote reflection and recognition of the historical, cultural, and social contributions of Afro-descendant people.

Furthermore, the fanzine “Futuros de Cimarronaje, lucha histórica de la afrodescendencia” (Cimarronaje futures, African Descent historic fight) will be presented, Afro-Latin songs and stories for children will be performed, the panel discussion "Afro and Anti-Racist Resistances in Mexico City: Experiences from Organizations" will take place, and there will be a photographic exhibition on Afro-descendants, among other activities.

The International Day for People of African Descent was proclaimed on December 16 2020 by the United Nations General Assembly (Resolution A/RES/75/170). Similarly, the International Decade for People of African Descent was proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) to recognize the contributions and preserve the cultural heritage of these populations and spans from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2024, during which the Government of Mexico City, through COPRED, has carried out various actions.

Finally, this project aims to combat the biases, prejudices, and discriminatory, xenophobic, and racist behaviours that persisted against Afro-descendant populations in Mexico City, as well as to raise awareness and recognize the historical process of racism and discrimination they have experienced.