See the Road To Fondwa: A Documentary Film
Synopsis:
Up against centuries of oppression, an unforgiving mountainous environment, decimated natural resources, and a centralized state government that offers little or no development assistance to rural communities, the people of Fondwa have taken matters into their own hands.
Leaders and dreamers and dedicated workers.
Children, mothers, priests, and students.
Haitians, Cubans, Americans and French - all pitching in for a better tomorrow.
With unprecedented access to the entire Fondwa community, The Road to Fondwa weaves the seasoned voices and stunning imagery of Fondwa into a tangible story that challenges the status quo of international development and seeks to inspire a new paradigm of international cooperation - one founded on true partnership and understanding.
Chicago on June 20, 2008
7-7:30 pm Open Bar!
7:45 pm screening
Where: Schmidt Auditorium, DePaul University Lincoln Park Campus 2320 N. Kenmore Ave Who: Open to the Public, everyone is welcome!
How Much: $15 suggested donation in advance, $20 at the door.
All proceeds from event will benefit The University of Fondwa, and the IBC Initiative In Haiti. (your donation includes an open bar from 7-7:30pm… for everyone over 21, of course).
San Francisco on August 30th
at the Museum of the African Diaspora
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Through A Lens Darkly: Black Photography and the Emergence of a People
Thomas Allen Harris' Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People is a two-hour documentary film and multimedia project that explores the ways black communities have learned to use the medium of photography to construct political, aesthetic and cultural representations of themselves and their world.
Some of the images featured in this film appear in the exhibition, Double Exposure: African Americans Before and Behind the Camera, on view at the Museum of the African Diaspora from June 18 - September 28, 2008.
Watch a short trailer here:
Some of the images featured in this film appear in the exhibition, Double Exposure: African Americans Before and Behind the Camera, on view at the Museum of the African Diaspora from June 18 - September 28, 2008.
Watch a short trailer here:
Monday, June 16, 2008
Sock Obama
WOW! Sadly, I guess I've been on the right track with my obsession with the prevalance of Blackface imagery and America's perception of people of color.
Let's face the demon head-on: our country has truly failed to find true progress with race relations. There still remains a huge number of American people who cannot see past skin color. It's a disease which comes out clearly when people, like this Utah couple (David and Elizabeth Lawson) make claims that they had no intention of angering folks. Here's what they had to say for themselves:
“We at TheSockObama Co. are saddened that some individuals have chosen to misinterpret our plush toy. It is not, nor has it ever been, our objective to hurt, dismay or anger anyone. We guess there is an element of naiveté on our part, in that we don't think in terms of myths, fables, fairy tales and folklore. In earnest folks, we're so sorry we offended anybody.”
Does anyone, including the Lawsons, actually believe this?
If so, I can make you a great deal on the Brooklyn Bridge.....
Friday, June 6, 2008
The Museum of the African Diaspora presents Double Exposure: African Americans Before and Behind the Camera June 19 - Sept 28, 2008
Hank Willis Thomas
Smokin’ Joe – “You think you can get me to eat my flapjacks without my Blue Bonnet®? Try it!”
From the series Unbranded, 1978/2006
Lambda print
Smokin’ Joe – “You think you can get me to eat my flapjacks without my Blue Bonnet®? Try it!”
From the series Unbranded, 1978/2006
Lambda print
Courtesy the artist and Charles Guice Contemporary
The Museum of the African Diaspora presents a selection of works from the 19th and 20th centuries that will highlight African American history, as well as the history of photography itself.
Double Exposure will include historical photographs, albums, and cased images from the collection, as well as contemporary art that incorporate historical photographic imagery. The exhibition will present two predominant subject threads—popular culture and historical images of African Americans and the reality of black life as depicted by African Americans themselves. The photo based artworks in the exhibition comment on slavery, the civil rights conflicts of the twentieth century, and contemporary explorations of family, identity, and history.
The contemporary section of Double Exposure will feature late twentieth-century photography, photo-collage, and mixed media. This portion of the show demonstrates the range of artistic possibilities in photography and showcases the strong influence of historical and family photographs on contemporary African American art. Among the techniques represented will be traditional silver prints, Polaroid, and digital prints as well as photographs on linen, wood and felt.
This exhibition was organized by The Amistad Center for Art & Culture, Inc., Hartford, Connecticut. This traveling exhibition is sponsored by Aetna.
June Events and Programs
Double Exposure will include historical photographs, albums, and cased images from the collection, as well as contemporary art that incorporate historical photographic imagery. The exhibition will present two predominant subject threads—popular culture and historical images of African Americans and the reality of black life as depicted by African Americans themselves. The photo based artworks in the exhibition comment on slavery, the civil rights conflicts of the twentieth century, and contemporary explorations of family, identity, and history.
The contemporary section of Double Exposure will feature late twentieth-century photography, photo-collage, and mixed media. This portion of the show demonstrates the range of artistic possibilities in photography and showcases the strong influence of historical and family photographs on contemporary African American art. Among the techniques represented will be traditional silver prints, Polaroid, and digital prints as well as photographs on linen, wood and felt.
This exhibition was organized by The Amistad Center for Art & Culture, Inc., Hartford, Connecticut. This traveling exhibition is sponsored by Aetna.
June Events and Programs
Sunday, June 1, 2008
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Booksigning and Discussion
Daughters of Men: Portraits of African-American Women and Their Fathers
Author Rachel Vessel
From actress Sanaa Lathan to Georgia State Supreme Court chief justice Leah Ward Sears, many African-American women attribute much of their success to having a positive father figure
In Daughters of Men, author Rachel Vassel has compiled dozens of stunning photographs and compelling personal essays about African-American women and their fathers. Whether it's a father who mentors his daughter's artistic eye by taking her to cultural events or one who unwaveringly supports a risky career move, the fathers in this book each had his own unique and successful style of parenting. The first book to showcase the importance of the black father's impact on the accomplishments of his daughter, Daughters of Men provides an intimate look at black fatherhood and the many ways fathers have a lasting impact on their daughters' lives.
Friday, June 20, 2008
7 pm to midnight
Public Opening and Party
Double Exposure: African Americans Before and Behind the Camera
Daughters of Men: Portraits of African-American Women and Their Fathers
Author Rachel Vessel
From actress Sanaa Lathan to Georgia State Supreme Court chief justice Leah Ward Sears, many African-American women attribute much of their success to having a positive father figure
In Daughters of Men, author Rachel Vassel has compiled dozens of stunning photographs and compelling personal essays about African-American women and their fathers. Whether it's a father who mentors his daughter's artistic eye by taking her to cultural events or one who unwaveringly supports a risky career move, the fathers in this book each had his own unique and successful style of parenting. The first book to showcase the importance of the black father's impact on the accomplishments of his daughter, Daughters of Men provides an intimate look at black fatherhood and the many ways fathers have a lasting impact on their daughters' lives.
Friday, June 20, 2008
7 pm to midnight
Public Opening and Party
Double Exposure: African Americans Before and Behind the Camera
Live music, food and beverages
$20 in advance $25 at the door
June 22, 2008
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Double Exposure: Artists Panel led By Carla Williams
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm MoAD Salon
$20 in advance $25 at the door
June 22, 2008
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Double Exposure: Artists Panel led By Carla Williams
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm MoAD Salon
In conjunction with Double Exposure: African Americans Before and Behind the Camera join us for a dialogue in-the-round with a selection of local artists whose works are included in the exhibition. The focus of the discussion will be on technology, both its impact as a tool of creation as well as its use as a tool of self-promotion, publication, and mass communication. The Bay Area is home to leading technological companies, so it is fitting that the artists whose work is featured here will address the impact that technology has had on their work.
Reception immediately following conversation.
Seats are limited. You must RSVP for admittance to program.
MoAD Members $10 General Admission $15
June 28, 2008 MoAD Family Day
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm MoAD Education Center
Reception immediately following conversation.
Seats are limited. You must RSVP for admittance to program.
MoAD Members $10 General Admission $15
June 28, 2008 MoAD Family Day
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm MoAD Education Center
Join us in part I of our Family Day programming for our exhibition, Double Exposure: African Americans Before and Behind the Camera. Come to the 3rd Floor Education Center to learn about cyanotypes, an early photographic process, and create a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
About the Museum of the African Diaspora
About the Museum of the African Diaspora
The only major museum of its kind, MoAD is committed to exhibiting works by modern and contemporary artists of African descent that interpret MoAD’s core themes of Origins, Movement, Adaptation and Transformation throughout the African Diaspora. A global organization located in San Francisco, MoAD explores the universal connection of humankind to Africa through its interpretive exhibitions and public programs. Since opening in December 2005, MoAD has hosted a series of exhibitions curated by the museum or organized by other institutions, attracting more than 75,000 visitors.
MoAD
685 Mission Street/Third
San Francisco, CA 94105
For further information logon to www.moadsf.org or call 415.358.7200
MoAD
685 Mission Street/Third
San Francisco, CA 94105
For further information logon to www.moadsf.org or call 415.358.7200
Grind 4 Green in SF this Summer
Grind for the Green (G4G) is an annual summer eco-music festival produced by and for youth in the San Francisco Bay Area. More than just a showcase for local talent, G4G provides a framework and applied learning environment where youth from the hip-hop generation build business acumen and technical skills necessary for professional advancement. Hundreds of participants will have the opportunity to take part in all events, which include artist development workshops, jobs, internships and educational opportunities rooted in an environmental justice framework.
Here's the schedule of events:
JUNE 7, 2008 9am-5pm
MUSIC BUSINESS CONFERENCE
SF State Music Industry Recording Program
G4G launches with a daylong music conference held at San Francisco State’s Music Recording Industry campus. The event will feature panel discussions, resource fair, skill-sharpening workshops, and networking opportunities facilitated by industry leaders and professionals. Participants will receive success tips from industry insiders, an overview of music industry market trends and leave feeling more empowered as an independent artist. This high-profile event will also feature a MC battle, VIP meet and greet, live art installation giveaways and vending opportunities.
During the performance workshop participants are developed and trained by professional artists through sequenced interactive training's designed to prepare them to deliver a dynamic stage performance. This event will feature a wide range of workshops for the beginner as well as master classes for advanced artists. Topics covered include: vocal projection, stage presence and improvisation. The day will culminate in live performances by pre-selected youth who will receive constructive critique by a panel of seasoned veterans from the local hip-hop scene.
AUGUST 9, 2008, 7pm-10pm
BEAT BATTLE
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Phase 3 of G4G takes place on August 9th where aspiring producers will test their skills in a friendly beat battle. Eight pre-screened contestants will attempt to advance through four rounds of competition that will be judged by the audience. A live beat making workshop and producers panel will round out this event.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 12pm-4pm
SOLAR POWERED MUSIC CONCERT
Yerba Buena Gardens
Featured in the highly acclaimed Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, G4G culminates in the 1st bay area solar powered hip-hop music concert. The event will be headlined by a national artist and will feature performances by local artists. Select slots will also be reserved for pre-screened G4G participants providing them with the opportunity to perform before a large audience and apply techniques learned in prior events.
JUNE 7, 2008 9am-5pm
MUSIC BUSINESS CONFERENCE
SF State Music Industry Recording Program
G4G launches with a daylong music conference held at San Francisco State’s Music Recording Industry campus. The event will feature panel discussions, resource fair, skill-sharpening workshops, and networking opportunities facilitated by industry leaders and professionals. Participants will receive success tips from industry insiders, an overview of music industry market trends and leave feeling more empowered as an independent artist. This high-profile event will also feature a MC battle, VIP meet and greet, live art installation giveaways and vending opportunities.
During the performance workshop participants are developed and trained by professional artists through sequenced interactive training's designed to prepare them to deliver a dynamic stage performance. This event will feature a wide range of workshops for the beginner as well as master classes for advanced artists. Topics covered include: vocal projection, stage presence and improvisation. The day will culminate in live performances by pre-selected youth who will receive constructive critique by a panel of seasoned veterans from the local hip-hop scene.
AUGUST 9, 2008, 7pm-10pm
BEAT BATTLE
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Phase 3 of G4G takes place on August 9th where aspiring producers will test their skills in a friendly beat battle. Eight pre-screened contestants will attempt to advance through four rounds of competition that will be judged by the audience. A live beat making workshop and producers panel will round out this event.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 12pm-4pm
SOLAR POWERED MUSIC CONCERT
Yerba Buena Gardens
Featured in the highly acclaimed Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, G4G culminates in the 1st bay area solar powered hip-hop music concert. The event will be headlined by a national artist and will feature performances by local artists. Select slots will also be reserved for pre-screened G4G participants providing them with the opportunity to perform before a large audience and apply techniques learned in prior events.
Talib Kweli Tonight in SF!!!!!
Talib Kweli DJ'ing TONIGHT in S.F.
Esteemed rapper Talib Kweli will be hitting the decks TONIGHT Friday, June 6 at Mighty as a pre-party for Grind on the Green.
The next day, June 7, he'll take the mic as the keynote speaker at Grind on the Green, a conference for young hip-hop hopefuls that splits time between San Francisco State and Yerba Buena.
Photo by D Nice
Thursday, June 5, 2008
John Biguenet @ 111 Minna St.
Jun. 10 Lit&Lunch Season Finale: A reading from John Biguenet's Pulitzer-nominated play RISING WATER
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 12:30-1:30 pm
111 Minna Gallery
111 Minna Street at Second Street (two blocks south of Market)
111 Minna Gallery
111 Minna Street at Second Street (two blocks south of Market)
We conclude our Spring 2008 Lit&Lunch season with playwright John Biguenet speaking about his Pulitzer-nominated play RISING WATER and his work with international theater. Ryan Rilette of Marin Theatre Company will direct two local actors in a staged reading from RISING WATER. Set in New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, RISING WATER broke all box-office records at the Southern Repertory Theatre in New Orleans; its first West Coast production just opened to glowing reviews at the Maverick Theater in Fullerton, CA.
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER raves, "RISING WATER emerges as a great American play, perhaps one of the first great plays of the 21st century." Co-sponsored by Magic Theatre.
Lit&Lunch is a program of the Center for the Art of Translation. For more information, call the Center at (415) 512-8812 or visit http://www.catranslation.org/.
Lit&Lunch is a program of the Center for the Art of Translation. For more information, call the Center at (415) 512-8812 or visit http://www.catranslation.org/.
The Center for the Art of Translation is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco that promotes international literature and translation through programs in the arts, education, and community outreach.
Talkin' and Testifyin': An Evening Honoring Fannie Lou Hamer
The San Francisco Freedom School
cordially invites you to our third annual fundraising event…
Talkin’ and Testifyin’:
An Evening Honoring Fannie Lou Hamer
~~~~~~ Co-sponsored by The Oakland Opera ~~~~~~
Selections from Mary Watkins’ new opera, Dark River
Testimony from a Civil Rights Veteran
Documentary Film Footage
"Ain't nothing going to be handed to you on a silver platter, nothing. That's not jus’ black people, that's people in general, masses. See, I'm with the masses. So, you don't ever get nothing, jus’t walk up and say, 'Here it is.' You've got to fight. Every step of the way, you've got to fight."
---Fannie Lou Hamer, Civil Rights activist (SNCC) and political candidate (MFDP)
Saturday June 7, 2008
St. Francis Lutheran Church
152 Church Street, San Francisco (at Market Street across from Safeway)
(Muni: K, L, M, J, N, F)
Sliding scale!
5:30 -6:30 PM Food & Beverages RSVP appreciated
415-703-0465
6:30 -8 PM Performance
or mke4think@hotmail.com
Film and Testimonial
San Francisco Freedom School (SFFS) is at www.educationanddemocracy.org
cordially invites you to our third annual fundraising event…
Talkin’ and Testifyin’:
An Evening Honoring Fannie Lou Hamer
~~~~~~ Co-sponsored by The Oakland Opera ~~~~~~
Selections from Mary Watkins’ new opera, Dark River
Testimony from a Civil Rights Veteran
Documentary Film Footage
"Ain't nothing going to be handed to you on a silver platter, nothing. That's not jus’ black people, that's people in general, masses. See, I'm with the masses. So, you don't ever get nothing, jus’t walk up and say, 'Here it is.' You've got to fight. Every step of the way, you've got to fight."
---Fannie Lou Hamer, Civil Rights activist (SNCC) and political candidate (MFDP)
Saturday June 7, 2008
St. Francis Lutheran Church
152 Church Street, San Francisco (at Market Street across from Safeway)
(Muni: K, L, M, J, N, F)
Sliding scale!
5:30 -6:30 PM Food & Beverages RSVP appreciated
415-703-0465
6:30 -8 PM Performance
or mke4think@hotmail.com
Film and Testimonial
San Francisco Freedom School (SFFS) is at www.educationanddemocracy.org
Youth Speaks & "the break/s"
This program (Youth Speaks) is changing the nation.... because it is changing the way we view our youth, and it gives a voice to the youth. More often than not, youth are viewed as being trouble makers, inarticulate, lazy. Now, see something different. Jason Mateo and Marc "Bamuthi" Joseph bring it and teach youth how to bring it even harder. Here's true investment in the future:
Mark Your Calendar: Marc "Bamuthi" Joseph (Executive Director of Youth Speaks) has been working on his newest, experimental piece, "The break/s: a mixtape for stage". It first premiered at the Walker Art Center, but is now being produced at the Yerba Buena Art Center in San Francisco. The break/s is a multimedia journey through verse, contemporary dance and video that interweaves his person story with the history of hip- hop. Inspired by Can't Stop Won't Stop by Jeff Chang, Joseph explores transnationalism and globalization in relation to hip-hop culture, and digs into the politics surrounding the creation myth of this provocative music form. With a spoken words virtuoso, live music by DJ Excess and Tommy Shepherd aka Soulati, and choreography by Stacy Printz, the break/s is one gigantic live mix.
Here's an intro, sneak-peak:
Mark Your Calendar: Marc "Bamuthi" Joseph (Executive Director of Youth Speaks) has been working on his newest, experimental piece, "The break/s: a mixtape for stage". It first premiered at the Walker Art Center, but is now being produced at the Yerba Buena Art Center in San Francisco. The break/s is a multimedia journey through verse, contemporary dance and video that interweaves his person story with the history of hip- hop. Inspired by Can't Stop Won't Stop by Jeff Chang, Joseph explores transnationalism and globalization in relation to hip-hop culture, and digs into the politics surrounding the creation myth of this provocative music form. With a spoken words virtuoso, live music by DJ Excess and Tommy Shepherd aka Soulati, and choreography by Stacy Printz, the break/s is one gigantic live mix.
Here's an intro, sneak-peak:
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