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Photo: Bilal A. Salaam
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Dear Friends,
I want to thank everyone who joined us for the exciting artists' talk last week for the "A Choice of Weapons: The New Renaissance Artists" exhibition at the 1199SEIU Gallery. Special thanks to our media sponsor and host Danny Tisdale, the founder of Harlem World Magazine. He did a fabulous job of moderating the conversation. I am enclosing a few short takes of the conversation for those who missed it.
If you are in town this weekend, join the Afrikan Poetry Theatre in celebrating Louis Reyes Rivera's life and art. There will be a video and a host of his friends and fellow artists paying homage to his legacy. The information is below.
"The Sensational Josephine Baker," an exciting play written and performed by Cheryl Howard, will host a benefit performance on Thurs., June 28 at 6 pm. It is a fundraising celebration to support our 20th Anniversary issues. If you are unable to attend, you can donate the tickets your purchase. Seat is limited so please reserve your tickets in advance!
Thanks to all of you who have subscribed and made a contribution. If you have not donated to our campaign, you can contribute directly to our website at www.africanvoices.com. You can mail a check or money order to African Voices, 270 W. 96th Street, NY 10025. If you have any questions, call (212) 865-2982. Please pass the e-mail forward to family, friends and colleagues! Take care, Carolyn www.africanvoices.com
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Afrikan Poetry Theatre Honors Louis Reyes Rivera
on Sunday - 5/27
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Tribute to Louis Reyes Rivera
Come Celebrate A Leader & Artist's Life!
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The Louis Reyes Rivera Tribute will be taking place at the Afrikan PoetryTheatre this Sunday, May 27 at 3pm. A video on Rivera's literary life will be shown and poets from far and wide including Amina Baraka, Amiri Baraka, Gary Johnston,@Bonafide Rojas, Jesus-Papoleto Melendez, Kamernebti Groove Messiah, Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie, Layding Kaliba, Tony Mitchelson and more will be in the house!!!!
Please come through. It is free and all are welcome.
The address is 176-03 Jamaica Avenue/Jamaica, NY 11433.
For information call John Watusi Branch at 718-523-3312.
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A fundraising performance for African Voices on June 28!
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*You are cordially invited to a special fundraising performance for African Voices Magazine on June 28!
Emerging Artists Theatre presents
the Off-Broadway premiere of
*The Sensational Josephine Baker
Written and performed by Cheryl Howard
Directed by Ian Streicher
The unforgettable story of Josephine Baker springs to life in this tightly woven play featuring several of Baker's signature songs. The story goes from little girl to showgirl as we follow Josephine on her journey from conservative St. Louis, Missouri to the risqué cabarets of the Rue Pigalle, France. Cheryl Howard delivers this tale through an array of fascinating female characters: Josephine's domineering mother, Carrie McDonald; fellow chorus girl Lydia Jones; Ada "Bricktop" Smith, owner of the infamous nightclub "Bricktop's in Montmarte..." And a raw, fearless portrayal of Ms. Baker herself in a series of defining moments: from the hilarious antics which rescued her from the obscurity of the chorus, to the humiliation of being shunned by a narrow-minded American public, to her life-long search for unconditional love. Tickets are $50.
For information call: 212-865-2982
For tickets:
Josephine Baker Play - June 28
The Beckett Theatre - Theatre Row
410 West 42nd Street (9 & 10 Aves.)
Thursday, June 28, 7pm
*A portion of the proceeds will benefit African Voices, a 501c3 non-profit organization. Thanks for your support!
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Snippets from "A Choice of Weapons" - Artists' Talk
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