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Photo: Likisha Griffin
A Community Conversation with Devin Allen and Fellow ActivistsSaturday, January 30, 1pm Devin Allen's photography of the Baltimore uprising went viral and ultimately graced the cover of TIME magazine in May 2015. Join for a community forum dialoguing with Devin and fellow activists on the aftermath of the Baltimore uprising. Live performances and spoken word by Kondwani Fidel follow. Learn more about the community conversation & be a part of it.
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Kevin Jackon, Guitarist
Part of the Third Thursday Performance Series
Thursday, February 18, 6pm
Enjoy a mix of acoustic renditions of rock, contemporary Christian, jazz, and soulful R&B. Jackson has recorded with artists such as Sheila E., Jennifer Holliday, Maysa, Oli Silk, and Chico Debarge. Enjoy the galleries after hours with this live music performance. Cash bar available. Learn more and hear a sample of guitarist Kevin Jackson. |
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Photo: Likisha Griffin
Workshop with Illustrator Shadra Strickland
Saturday, February 20, 1pm
Create picture book art with illustrator Shadra Strickland after hearing her children’s book, Sunday Shopping. Recommended for ages 5-12. Sponsored by Comcast. Learn more about this illustration workshop for kids and RSVP. |
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A Film on Hip Hop's Beginnings
Sunday, February 21, 2pm
(82 minutes) In the infancy of hip-hop, photographer Jamel Shabazz documented the pioneers of this genre and style. The documentary Jamel Shabazz: Street Photographer weaves his images with intimate interviews with Shabazz himself, graffiti pioneer and hip-hop historian Fred Fab 5 Freddy Brathwaite, legendary rapper KRS-One, and others. See a clip of this documentary on hip hop and RSVP. |
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Photo: Jay Baker
Verizon Open HouseSaturday, February 27, 10am-5pm Celebrate Black History Month with an open house at the museum. Enjoy a day full of interactive tours, activities, and entertainment. Sponsored by Verizon. Free. Learn more about this free open house.
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Win Tickets to National Aquarium's Black History Month Celebration
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Enter the 2016 Ford Courage Award Contest
Are you, or do you know a Man of Courage? Ford Motor Company is looking to award the Ford Courage award to an African American Male of Courage in Detroit in May, 18 or older. Nominate yourself or someone you know by January 31, 2016 at www.fordcourage.com to receive the #FordCourage Award. Win a 2016 Ford Courage Award by clicking here to learn more. |
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