Professors Robeson Taj Frazier and Shana L. Redmond will facilitate a dynamic discussion that seeks to bring together young adults who are eager to think through the writing of poet Claudia Rankine’s writings as it applies to their own lives, or the lives of others. Frazier and Redmond will spend time sharing thoughts on Rankine’s work, as well as the images used in her book Citizen: An American Lyric that are derived from contemporary art and important moments in black culture.

In 2015 MOCA and The Underground Museum launched a multiyear collaboration that realizes exhibitions developed by the late artist Noah Davis that use works from MOCA’s esteemed collection of contemporary art. Davis, along with his wife and fellow artist Karon Davis, conceived of The Underground Museum as a space for exhibitions, events, dialogue, and artist collaborations. Located in the working class neighborhood of Arlington Heights, The Underground Museum is a cultural outpost complete with a garden and film screenings, dedicated to ensuring access to contemporary art and ideas for all of LA’s residents.

For more information please call 323.989.9925 or visit theunderground-museum.org/