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[Smithsonian’s NMAAHC @NMAAHC]

In coordination with the D.C. Mayor's Office on African American Affairs, our museum is hosting District Day 2023 in celebration of D.C. Emancipation Day, which freed 3,000 enslaved individuals in the nation's capital.

Admission is free with registration: https://t.co/b9i6xgyR8I

[Penn State African Studies @AFR_PSU]

This week at the African Studies Global Virtual Forum on Decoloniality and Southern Epistemologies we are delighted to welcome one of the world's leading sociologists: Saskia Sassen

Join us on Friday, April 14th at 9 AM EDT.

Register here:
https://t.co/pacVGyt0FH

[doc10filmfest @doc10filmfest]

#Doc10 previews tomorrow with LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING and continues May 4-7 at @filmcenter & @DavisTheater! Get excited for another slate of the year's best docs. https://t.co/cSC7ESni3g

[Black Intellectual @BlackThisWeek]

Parents and kids welcome to “Putting AFRICA Back in Black History!! Join us Tomorrow Monday 11am! @LaurenLowery08

[Smithsonian’s NMAAHC @NMAAHC]

Habari Gani? Ujima!

Today's third principle of Kwanzaa is Collective Work and Responsibility. How are you embracing the third principle of Kwanzaa?

Join the NMAAHC virtual Kwanzaa celebration: https://t.co/MGQGZGAjJO

[California African American Museum @CAAMinLA]

This Thursday (12.30) from 12-1:30pm join us for Tennessee State University Band and the Importance of HBCU Band Culture. Take in a live performance by the renowned band, followed by a talkback.

RSVP: https://t.co/DrqhAPGxd4

[Detroit PBS @Detroit_PBS]

Looking for exciting ways to celebrate Kwanzaa?

Join @DPTVOneDetroit with @TheWrightMuseum via livestream nightly 7p ET Dec. 26 - Jan. 1 to watch performances, demonstrations and more - in a weeklong series exploring the seven principles of #Kwanzaa.

https://t.co/28gaKZrUDl

[Democracy Now! @democracynow]

Angela Davis says the demonization of critical race theory is an effort to shut down “any conversations about racism.”

"What we are witnessing at this moment is a profound clash between forces of the past and forces of the future."

[Ameyaw Debrah @AmeyawDebrah]

The journey of Ghanaian music captured beautifully at the #afrochellamusicmuseum From pre-colonial influences to present day front liners and alternative sounds emerging ! Great job @Afrochella

[Tennessee State University Aristocrat of Bands @tsuaristocrats]

TSU Aristocrat of Bands will be giving a live performance at the California African American Museum @CAAMinLA in Los Angeles!
The event will be followed by a talk back panel, “Tennessee State University Band and the Importance of HBCU Band Culture.” The link to RSVP is in bio.

[Museum of African American History @TheWrightMuseum]

#MenOfChange honors African American men in science, sports, entertainment, business, & more, who asserted their agency to own their own stories! Art: Joe Prytherch, "Illustration of John H. Johnson", 2018. Courtesy of the artist & Mason London. @sitesExhibits @fordfund

[Museum of African American History @TheWrightMuseum]

"Men of Change" explores the role of men in society, the state of race relations, and more through contemporary art & expertly curated stories of African American men from throughout history. Visit before it closes on January 2nd! https://t.co/jSb8mH4j7Y @sitesExhibits @FordFund

[Black Intellectual @BlackThisWeek]

@TheUndefeated @jaricheson @theswac @CelebrationBowl @DeionSanders Wonderful interview!!!

[Black Intellectual @BlackThisWeek]

@funder ❤️❤️❤️

[Black Intellectual @BlackThisWeek]

@apa1906NETwork Nice!!!

[Napoleon Harris III @SenHarrisIL]

#InternationalDayForTheAbolitionOfSlavery draws attention to worldwide efforts to end modern slavery in all its forms, including exploitation, trafficking and forced labor. Join the global movement: https://t.co/0l2aO5SSjq

[Napoleon Harris III @SenHarrisIL]

Today, we reflect on the life of #FredHampton. As the leader of the IL Black Panther Party, he dedicated his life to seeking justice and equity for Black communities. He was murdered by police 52 years ago, but his legacy lives on. We will continue fighting to end racism.

[Black Museums @BlackMuseums]

AAAM receives a $1 Million Grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to Support Black Museums
@MellonFdn
#BlackMuseums #BlackMuseumsMatter #WeAreAAAM

READ MORE HERE:

https://t.co/vDWxCPKf9g

[AfricaNow! Online @AfricaNowOnline]

NOW @WPFWDC https://t.co/klOuYDBpf6 @LMC_show w the film from #PuertoRico Angelica by Marisol Gómez-Mouakad, a film about colorism; film is part @AfWrldNwPrj & #ArtMattan ADIFF-DC Aug. 13-15 https://t.co/2Llhqgmahh, Support WPFW @ https://t.co/XJKmGBsleX or on CashApp @ $WPFW.

[Wayne State Alumni @waynestatealum]

For the second year, @waynestate will serve as a key sponsor of the 38th annual African World Festival, a Detroit cultural mainstay, Aug. 20-22 on the grounds of the @TheWrightMuseum.

To learn more visit https://t.co/DeyAefaumP