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Saturday 2, 10:30 a.m.
The Talking Drums
Demonstration
In this interactive program, Joseph Ngwa from Cameroon demonstrates how drums are used to transmit messages and meaning through various sounds.
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Saturday 9, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Discussion and Performance
Charles Stephenson and Kip Lornell, co-authors of The Beat! Go-Go Music from Washington, DC, present the history of Go-Go music in the nation's capital. More info...
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Wednesday 12, 7:00 p.m.
Reclaiming the Edge:
River Ecology and River Health
This community discussion focuses on river ecology, water treatment, river health, and human health issues, with lessons drawn from the Anacostia River, Washington, D.C., and other national and international urban rivers.
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Saturday 16, 10:30 a.m
What's In a Name?
Yousef... Mike...
Katherine... Yves...
Jose...
Lecture
Motivated by the work of linguist Lorenzo Dow Turner, Annette Kashif presents her research findings on the personal naming practices of African American.
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Saturday 23, 11a.m. to 4p.m.
All Things Gullah
(Raindate: July 24)
Festival
Featuring a family fun day with arts and crafts, demonstrations, storytelling, live entertainment, a vendor's marketplace, and an orator's circle as final program for the exhibition Word, Shout, Song which closes July 24, 2011. More info...
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Wednesday 27, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Jewelry Making Your Way
Workshop
Create a necklace that is designed just for you. There will be lots of wonderful baubles, beads, and techniques to choose from.
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Saturday 30, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Origami
Workshop
Enjoy a fun time learning the skills and techniques of paper folding in this family-friendly activity. More info... |
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Thursday 7, 10:30 a.m.
Black Seminoles: The Gullah That Got Away
Discussion
Did you know that the Black Seminoles were originally Gullah people who fled SC and GA? Word, Shout Song Curator Alcione Amos explains during her talk.
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Sunday 10, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Comic Book Art
Workshop
Use your imagination to create a graphic novel, action, or romance story. Basic instruction includes storyboard design and drawing techniques. More info...
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Saturday 14, 10:30 a.m
Don't Call Me Geechee!
Discussion
Ricardo Williams, from the Gullah region of SC, recalls a life that retained many aspects of traditional African culture including the meaning behind the word "Geechie."
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Monday-Friday 18-22 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Composition in Genre and Culture
Summer Teen Writing Workshop
After touring the exhibiton, Word, Shout, Song, students will learn how to write an exhibition review. Other acttivies will included discussion about a related movie and poetry, folktaleand journal writing. More info...
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Saturday 24, 2:00 p.m.
Gullah Inspirations
Composition in Genre and Culture:
The Teen Spoken Word
Performance
Students from the "Composition in Genre and Culture: Summer Teen Writing Workshop" will share their prose reflecting on the Gullah culture in an afternoon of interpretation and community connections. More info...
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Thursday 28, 10:30 a.m.
Stories from the Negro League: Part I
Discussion
The Negro Leagues represent a unique
and exciting chapter in American sports
history. Join a discussion about Addison Scurlock images of Negro Leagues figures and Howard University sports
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Sunday 31, 1:00p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Paper Mosaic
Workshop
Create a unique picture with small bits of colored and patterned paper to replicate a mosaic image. More Info... |
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