September 2019
Resurgence – Rise Again features large-‐scale work by seminal artist Ben Jones that brings awareness to the plight and ascension of humankind. His artistic practice has been inspired by African spiritualism and ritual, and revolutionary struggles, especially of the people of Cuba. Ben Jones (b. 1941) is a New Jersey-‐based artist, activist, and educator. Located in Gallery 1 Tuesday, November 12th | 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Highmark Room Film screenings of The Art of the Journey - The Ben Jones…
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Amani Lewis: Subjective Nature features intimate, mixed-‐media portraits of friends and family members with the goal of showing their humanity, which often goes unnoticed. Amani Lewis (b. 1994) is a visual artist based in Baltimore, Maryland. Located in Gallery 2 Tuesday, October 29th | 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Gallery 2 Jazz Listening Session + Artist Talk Brandon Woody Trio live jazz performance featuring acclaimed trumpeter Brandon Woody, Savannah Grace Harris, New York-based drummer, and Troy Long, Baltimore-based pianist. Brandon Woody is the subject of…
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The Yung Mulatto Project: the selected works of the artist Miles Saal features the first solo exhibit of the Pittsburgh based Black artist, Miles Saal, known as Yung Mulatto (1996-2017). Originally from Bronx, NY, he spent informative early years in Jacksonville, FL. Miles’ figurative works of mostly ink to paper, recorded the culture of the creative network of people in his community with the strong influence of old school animation, Hip-Hop and head shop posters with raw tenderness and vulnerability.…
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White House Correspondent April Ryan has a unique vantage point as the only black female reporter covering urban issues from the White House – a position she has held since the Clinton era. On behalf of the American Urban Radio Networks, and through her “Fabric of America” news blog, she delivers her readership and listeners (millions of African Americans and close to 300 radio affiliates) a “unique urban and minority perspective in news.” Her position as a White House Correspondent…
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These FREE family-friendly events feature local vendors, artisans, performers and community building at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Guests can enjoy dance, music, theater, and more! 12-12:45 Zumba with Cathryn Calhoun 1-1:45 “I Am 400” discussion 2-2:45 Financial Workshop with Northwest Bank 3-3:45 Yoga with Alecia Dawn
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Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, better known by his stage name Lupe Fiasco, is a Chicago-born, Grammy award-winning American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and community advocate. Rising to fame in 2006, following the success of his debut album, Food & Liquor, Lupe has released more than four acclaimed studio albums; his latest being Drogas Wave released fall 2018. His efforts to propagate conscious material helped solidify him as GQ’s Man of the Year in 2006, and garnered recognition as a Henry Crown…
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Jazz Listening Session + Artist Talk Brandon Woody Trio live jazz performance featuring acclaimed trumpeter Brandon Woody, Savannah Grace Harris, New York-based drummer, and Troy Long, Baltimore-based pianist. Brandon Woody is the subject of one of Amani Lewis's paintings on view in the exhibition. They will discuss their collaboration and inspirations followed. Located in Gallery 2. This Event is Free and Open to the Public RSVP: info@aacc-awc.org
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Film screenings of The Art of the Journey - The Ben Jones Story and Resistance followed by a panel discussion with artist Ben Jones, director William Michael Barbee, and director and music producer Gregg Mann. Moderated by Joe Lewis, Founder and Curator of the Black Bottom Film Festival. Located in the Highmark Room. This Event is Free and Open to the Public RSVP: info@aacc-awc.org
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Daley is a singer, songwriter and recording artist hailing from Manchester, UK. His debut album Days & Nights was released shortly after via Universal Republic Records to critical acclaim, with contributions from Pharrell Williams, Illangelo (The Weeknd), Bernard Butler (Suede) and Andre Harris (Usher) and saw Top 20 singles in the UK charts - 'Remember Me' featuring Jessie J and 'Broken'. The album also birthed Top 10 R&B radio single 'Look Up' and was followed by sold-out headline tours around…
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Join Amani Lewis and Murjoni Merriweather, co-founders of Clr'D artist collective, along with members Campbell Jackson, Washington DC-based mixed-media artist, and Jo Nanajian, Boston-based artist for a panel discussion. Moderated by Jessica Lanay, Art Writer and Critic. Located in Gallery 2. This Event is Free and Open to the Public RSVP: info@aacc-awc.org
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