For those who were unable to attend last week’s session, a follow up webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 24, at 3PM EDT. Communities for Immunity is an initiative supporting the work of museums and libraries in engaging their communities in COVID-19 vaccine confidence. Communities for Immunity invites eligible institutions to submit proposals for funding efforts
Please a presentation of the "In Plain Sight: African Americans at Andersonville National Historic Site." This special history study explores the relationship between African Americans in Southwest Georgia and Andersonville from the Civil War to the present. Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=urWTBhhLe02TQfMvQApUlFSlORvyVHBFohEQYcHAUSdUQlRMRlZVUVNYUVdHVkFMQTZUMTRRWFo5MCQlQCN0PWcu
Dates: Wed. Sept. 29 through Fri Oct. 1, 2021 Register: http://emorylib.info/slaverysymposium Website: https://libraries.emory.edu/slavery-symposium Description: Many universities are examining their histories and discovering their connections to slave labor and Indigenous dispossession. This symposium, hosted by Emory University, will highlight the ongoing efforts and research in the areas of slavery, dispossession, and restorative justice, with a focus
Grassroots advocacy is changing the face of American politics and the direction of policy. Learn how stories, documentation, and outreach can be turned into action plans for preservation. Hear grassroots leaders share how they used unconventional tools and government funding to protect valuable community resources. Be inspired by their experiences to jump into action to
Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum and WEAA’s Today with Dr. Kaye Radio Show in a live on-air discussion of Tupac’s iconic hip hop song Dear Mama. The first segment will include a conversation analyzing Tupac’s lyrics with Dr. Jeff Menzise, professor of clinical psychology at Morgan State University. In the second segment Dr. Kaye Whitehead will interview Black
Museums are powered by professionals with wide-ranging backgrounds—from historians and scientists to accountants, attorneys, computer programmers, and graphic designers. Join staff members from the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and Smithsonian Gardens for an engaging virtual conversation about the changing landscape of the museum field and the need for greater diversity among the professional staff.
Intro Session: Get Inspired for Video Production October 7, 2021 | 11:00am PT, 2:00pm ET Beginner Level Presenters: Megan Smith, K-12 Curriculum and Digital Learning Specialist, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Wyoming; and Nancy Strickland Fields, M.A., (Lumbee), Director/Curator, Museum of the Southeast American Indian, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, North Carolina
Bird's 101st Birthday Bash, a virtual concert from the American Jazz Museum featuring 'Bird at 100.' About this event Get To Know 'Bird at 100' August 29, 2020 will mark the centennial of one of jazz’s most iconic figures, Charlie Parker. The celebration gets off to a jubilantly swinging start with an alto saxophone summit
The 2021 Online Conference will continue to be an inspirational and informative experience. The online meeting will focus on sessions that allow speakers to share their stories, strategies, and expertise while interacting with participants through the chat function and some breakout rooms. The flexibility of the online format also allows the conference to be more
Advance Registration Required. Deadline for registration is Friday, October 15. HMSC members are invited to join us in welcoming our new Executive Director, Brenda Tindal. During this discussion, you will learn about Ms. Tindal's journey to the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture and her passion for museums as important places for inquiry, civic dialogue, interdisciplinary practice,
Join us for NAAM’s next Descendants Series program - a virtual afternoon with Tina Wyatt, Great-Great-Great-Grandniece of Harriet Tubman, moderated by Kiantha Duncan, President of the Spokane Branch NAACP. Free and open to the public. To attend on NAAM’s YouTube LIVE Channel, REGISTER HERE.
Join the Heinz History Center for an online screening of “Always In Season” on October 20, as part of the 2021 From Slavery to Freedom Film Series presented by the African American Program of the Heinz History Center in partnership with the Frick Environmental Center of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. After 17 year-old Lennon Lacy
Richard J. Watson has been an artist, civil rights crusader, mentor, and The African American Museum in Philadelphia icon for nearly 40 years. A 1968 graduate of Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Watson is best known for his masterful pastoral scenes and the seminal murals located in Philadelphia’s Church of the Advocate. Portals +
Join The African American Museum in Philadelphia as it continues its partnership with Franklin Square to bring you Griot Tale Saturdays! on fourth Saturdays, now through November. A griot is an African oral historian that passes on their culture through the practice of storytelling. Perfect for families, this event will be outdoors and socially distant
On select Sundays, the African American Museum in Philadelphia invites visitors to experience its exhibitions through the lens of a community conversation with museum staff, along with invited artists from our region. More than just an art talk, AAMP Commune is a community-led dialogue exploring key themes found within the exhibition, historical narratives, and our
2021 Negro Leagues Centennial Celebration Symposium will include an expert panel, video tributes, journalists and baseball personages. About this event 1In honor of the Negro Leagues, the Josh Gibson Foundation celebrates the 2021 Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial to commemorate the players and teams that made up the Negro Leagues. During the half century that baseball
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Multimedia artist Betty Yu discusses her approach and strategy for applying to En Foco’s Media Arts Work-in-Progress Grant and Photography Fellowship, both of which she was awarded in 2021 and 2020, respectively. Yu will be hosted by arts consultant Charlie Vazquez, who’s served as a grants panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State
This year marks 100 years since the attack on the Greenwood District, commonly known as Black Wall Street, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This thriving business district and residential area was tragically destroyed through racial violence. It’s critical to know that the urban planning of the Greenwood District was led by O.W. Gurley. Gurley was a first-generation
About this event Join the Fort Monroe Authority and Fort Monroe National Monument for another dynamic performance and discussion of music and freedom. In this segment we will explore the origins of PowWow Step, the evolution of a completely new and fresh sub genre of club music, and dive into enlightening conversation between our guests DJ