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University News and EventsJune 16 - 26th Annual Celebration of Black Graduates - Long Beach Civic Auditorium Come out to celebrate with Cal Sate LA at their annual clebration of Black graduates.
2011 African Vibes magazine's I Wear African fashion show in Los Angeles Community EventsJune 6 - Reading by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - Los Angeles Central Library 7:15pm @ the Los Angeles Central Library's Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth Street, Los Angeles Americanah: A Novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The award-winning author of Half a Yellow Sun delivers a powerful new story of love and culture clash between two Nigerian friends across several decades and three different continents—keenly observing race, identity, and belonging in today’s globalized world. For more information see the event's website June 8 – Black Angels Over Tuskegee – Wilshire Ebell Theatre For more information see the film’s website June 10 – Protest for Trayvon Martin – Leimert Park Monday, June 10, 2013 is National Hoodie Day! June 12 – Film: ASSATA: The Eyes of the Rainbow - ANSWER Office 7:00pm @ The ANSWER Office, 135 E. 3rd St (Between Main & Los Angeles) Downtown LA “Eyes of the Rainbow” portrays the life of Assata Shakur, the Black Panther and Black liberation leader who escaped from prison. Assata was given political asylum in Cuba, where she has lived for close to 15 years. She is still being persecuted by the FBI for a crime she did not commit, and was recently put on the “Most Wanted Terrorist List.” Come learn the truth about Assata Shakur's story, and get involved in the movement to keep the U.S. government's hands off of her. June 13 – Film: Marley - California African American Museum 7:00pm @ The California African American Museum, 600 State Drive. Los Angeles Web Address: http://www.caamuseum.org FILMS AT CAAM A CELEBRATION OF BLACK MUSIC MONTH: Music of the African Diaspora Marley (2012, runtime 144 min): Ziggy Marley, son of Bob Marley, serves as this documentary’s executive producer. Marley was made with the unprecedented support of the Marley family and features rare footage, archival photos and energetic performances of Marley with his band, The Wailers. It also includes in-depth interviews with Marley’s family, friends and band members. This event is free and open to the public. June 15 - Art Workshop: Painting the Orishas - California African American Museum Visual artist Lili Bernard will facilitate a workshop on Afro-Cuban religion and folklore. Participants will engage in creative exercises and interactive play involving the painting of symbols on made objects associated with various Orishas. This event is free and open to the public. For more information see the CAAM website June 15 to 16 - Juneteenth Heritage Festival - Leimert Park 10am to 6pm each day in Leimert Park, Degnan & 43rd Street, Los Angeles. Come out to the 4th annual Juneteenth Heritage Festival. For more information see the event's website |
Community Events Cont...June 27 - Fela: Music is the Weapon - California African American Museum Fela: Music is the Weapon (1984) Filmed in Lagos, Nigeria in 1982, this documentary combines footage of Fela Kuti performing at his famous Shrine nightclub, interviews with the controversial musician, glimpses of life in his compound and scenes of Lagos street life. This event is free and open to the public. For more information see the CAAM website June 29 - Leimert Park Book Fair - Leimert Park July 20 - Bob Avakian on Revolution - Central Library Bob Avakian on Revolution - Nothing Less! Event is free and open to the public. August 31 to September 2 - Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival - Leimert Park 10am to 6pm each day in Leimert Park, Degnan & 43rd Street, Los Angeles. 3-days of FREE live entertainment. Our African Marketplace features 50 fine art and quality craft vendors, a Children's Village, Teens Territory and an International Food Court w/vegan, vegetarian, and regular meat options. We also have a "Raw 2 the Roots" Natural Hair Show, a Fashion Show, & other activities from 6pm - 2am. September 1 - Target Sundays at CAAM: Caribfest in the Plaza - California African American Museum Our Caribbean communities and their cultural contributions are celebrated on this special annual Labor Day eve extravaganza. CAAM celebrates our island nations with elaborate costumes, delicious food and a musical feast. Event is free and open to the public. September 27 to 29 - Ankara Festival and African Fashion Show - Avalon Hollywood This year will featuring Young African fashion designers based all around the United States with their Exotic models on RUN-WAY. Venue: Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine Street, Los Angeles Advance tickets and information at ankarafestla.com Recurring EventsMay 21 to June 30 - The Scottsboro Boys - Ahmanson Theatre The Scottsboro Boys will have you tapping your toes and screaming for justice as the tables are turned on one of the most infamous events in American history: nine African American men accused of a crime they did not commit. Click here for more information June 24 to August 3 - Jazz Summer Day Camp - William Grant Still Arts Center Throughout the 6 weeks, children will receive instruction in art, yoga, dance, capoeira, vocals, drums, guitar, theatre, just to name a few. We will be taking pre-registration calls starting June 4th to 7th. Registration will begin on June 8th to 12th; from 12 to 5pm. Costs: Ages 3 to 6 = $325/Ages 7 to 12 = $550 For more informartion call at 323-734-1165 AnnouncementsVolunteers for the Leimert Park Village African Art & Music Festival For consideration, please complete our online application.
Ghanaian hip hop artist Sarkodie performing in Los Angeles |
Maisha Moses at the 4th Annual Pan African Studies Forum
Isaiah Washington at the 3rd Annual Pan African Studies Forum