Please join us for the opening reception on Tuesday October 4th, from 6-8 pm at the Caribbean Cultural and Literacy Center Brooklyn Public Library Flatbush Branch 22 Linden Bvld, Brooklyn, NY
The exhibition Neither Here Nor There, but Here: Ruby Amanze, Shante’ Cozier and Keisha Scarville brings together three women artists from the African diaspora who explore their cultural origins through the mediums of photography and drawing. As art school graduates now in their thirties, each of the women search for a physical place where their identity can claim its origin. Concurrently, they work at defining a symbolic space that defines their present cultural positions. The work in the show is reflective of these searches, and while personal yet speaks to the global concerns of being ‘neithe ... Go to event
The Transdisciplinary Seminar on Afrofuturism explores how representations of science, technology, and social engineering intersect with visual cultural expressions of the African Diaspora. Science fiction is the organizing theme that unites the guest presentations and works under consideration. Visiting artists and cultural theorists lecture on the role of futuristic speculations in African diasporic art, literature, film, and music. The ability of science fiction to function as both a fractured mirror of historical experience and a projection of the collective desires of a displaced people is discussed throughout the semester.
Wanuri Kahiu is a Kenyan film director. She has received several awards and nominations for the films that she directed, including the awards for Best Director, Be ... 
On Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 6:30 pm, join African Diaspora for Change (ADC) for the fundraising of the year: the Spirit of the Diaspora Extravaganza. A night of culture, music, dance, authentic African food, and networking with ambassadors, government representatives and community leaders, this Black Tie affair (traditional attire encouraged) will feature some of the leading artists from the African Diaspora including a Brazilian Samba troupe, an international Nigerian artist, an East African dance troupe, and more! Ms. Taylor Thomas of Washington, DC’s WHUR 96.3 will MC the Extravaganza. Thomas is the news anchor for The Steve Harvey Morning Show and recently returned from an assignment in Egypt as part of the radio station’s WHUR World Tour. Make sure to visit our web site to vote for ... 
Explore the African diaspora’s deep influence on the cultures of Brazil at this free community afternoon, presented in partnership with ODUNDE and the Brasil Cultural Center of Philadelphia. Enjoy live Brazilian performances, including a demonstration of Capoeira, a unique fusion of dance and martial arts, as well as music, dance, film, and crafts! Offer your thoughts and ideas in the Imagine Africa gallery, and challenge yourself and your family with a scavenger hunt as you explore ancient artifacts throughout the Museum!
When: March 31, 2012
Time: 1-4 pm
Where: 3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Ticket: FREE!
Phone: 215-898-4000
For more info click here.
