Dr. Sowande’ Mustakeem, Associate Professor of History and of African and African-American Studies at Washington University in St. Louis, explores the roles of bonds people, sailors, and slave ship surgeons during the centuries of racial calamity at sea. By centering maritime history and culture in the realities of transoceanic slaving, we gain greater insight into the entangled nature of the human manufacturing system and make greater meaning of the lives of the dead, thereby ensuring the future of collective historical remembrance.
Waves of Calamity: Race, Water, and Power in the Evolution of Slavery’s Memory
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From The Ford: Boleros de Noche
In 2019, Boleros de Noche’s annual celebration of boleros brought together the internationally-renowned Los Panchos – who formed in New York City in 1944 and have since become the quintessential Latin trio romantico with the young Trio Ellas, who meld traditional mariachi roots music with the sounds of everyday L.A.
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Borderline – Virtual Exhibition
Borderline explores the notion of the border – both as a metaphor for our lived experience and as a tool to undermine the certainty of the territories it defines. By occupying the in-between space that exists between two distinct conditions, we defiantly trespass into adjacent space, breakdown conventional barriers, and explore new territories. An interactive, self-guided virtual tour of the exhibition will be released on Friday, January 22nd at angelsgateart.org with gallery appointments pending the guidance of local and state…
$25 – $29
The Huntington Botanical Gardens
The Huntington is beginning a phased reopening. The Galleries remain closed. Explore living collections of orchids and camellias, a botanical conservatory, a fragrant rose garden, a children’s garden, and more, in 16 themed gardens spread over 120 acres. All visitors, including Members, must reserve tickets online in advance.
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Aquarium of the Pacific’s African-American Festival
The Aquarium of the Pacific hosts its 19th annual African American Festival, celebrating the rich diversity of African American and African cultures. The online festival features dance and music performances, storytelling, and crafts. This virtual event will feature African and African-American music, dance, storytelling, and historical displays. Festival performances will include Mardi Gras second-line dancing, hip hop and break dancing, tap and modern dance, soul-pop fusion music, and West African drumming, dancing, and storytelling. This is a free live-streaming web…
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“Art of Cartoon” with Donna Letterese (Ages 7-9)
Join Teaching Artist Donna Letterese in this fun cartooning class. Students will create simple shaped characters and put them into cartoon scenes. Students will learn to create characters from their imagination and use them in comics. All enrollment is through Eventbrite! Last day to register is February 5th! “Art of Cartoon” with Donna Letterese 6-Week Workshop: Saturday, Feb 13, 2021 Saturday, Feb 20, 2021 Saturday, Feb 27, 2021 Saturday, Mar 6, 2021 Saturday, Mar 13, 2021 Saturday, Mar 20, 2021…