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Monday, September 06, 2010

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African American Theater: 101 - Part 3

December 12 - This year-long education series focuses on essential plays of the black theater repertoire. In each three-hour workshop, an African-American theater piece is read and afterwards, a class discussion commences on literary devices, historical context an...

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Spirits and Spaces: The Prints of Michael B. Platt

April 9, 2010 - October 3, 2010 - Michael B. Platt, a printmaker, visual historian and visual storyteller is a Washington, D.C. based artist who uses digital photography and the printing process to share his keen sense of observation to express traces of the human spirit. His subject...

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Lectures & Demonstrations

Currently available lectures and demonstrations:

Crossroads

Travel through history and discover the intersection of cultures between Native Americans and African Americans in the new world.

Dance, Dance, Dance

Energetic lecture/demonstration that links the historical and cultural significance of dance forms through the ages (Funga, Shimmy, Black Bottom, Walk It Out, etc.)

Do the Job Well

A rousing and stimulating musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s inspirational words. His words have helped motivate others to reach their life goals. This lecture/demonstration utilizes African-American spirituals, poetry and the speeches of Dr. King.

Harlem on My Mind

An interactive journey to 1900 Harlem Renaissance with vocals, dance and dramatic re-enactments of the artists of the Harlem Renaissance period.

Music of the Movement

Experience the Civil Rights Movement and its impact on America through the inspiring music of that powerful and traumatic era.

Image credits: African dance performance during grand opening

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