Cancelled for 2014: African World Festival wants to streamline

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Board of Directors of Afro World Enterprises has decided to forgo the 2014 African World Festival.

According to a news release from the board, President Mark Wade said, "To ensure the continued quality of programming, we are taking this year to streamline operations, bolster sponsor opportunities and expand event offerings."

Planning for the 2015 festival is apparently underway.