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| New at MoAD: The School of Panamerican Unrest |
The Museum of the African Diaspora's mission of connecting all people through the culture and history of the African Diaspora is explored through The School of Panamerican Unrest, an artist-led, not-for-profit public art project that seeks to generate connections between different regions of the Americas through discussions, performances, screenings, and collaborations, between organizations and individuals. Exhibit - June 24/25, Artist Program - June 25, 2:00pm
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| Summer Professional Progressive: From The West Coast to the Ivory Coast |
Join over 40 Bay Area African American professional, community, employee and fraternal organizations for a special evening of art, culture, music, socializing, and cocktails as MoAD and YBCA showcase two exciting exhibitions. Also includes special Kathleen Cleaver film, book signing and lecture. Thurs, June 22, 5:30pm. MoAD and YBCA members - free admission.
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| Heritage Center Opens |
The Heritage Center is a drop-in education facility on the third floor of the museum where visitors can explore the African Diaspora further. Volunteers assist visitors at computer stations before or after viewing museum exhibitions. The Heritage Center extends the visitor experience by offering further exploration of MoAD's four core themes—Origins, Movement, Adaptation and Transformation, with more extensive information about museum exhibitions, website links and interviews.
Hours: 1-4pm weekdays when the museum is open.
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| I've Known Rivers: A Story Salon on Hurricane Katrina |
In recognition of the one year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Museum of the African Diaspora presents stories from its oral history and narrative archive project, I've Known Rivers (IKR). IKR will publish its second volume of stories on July 21, 2006 online at www.iveknownrivers.org.
Come hear first-hand accounts about life in New Orleans, before and after Hurricane Katrina. Featuring spoken word, story-telling, and a performance/lecture by Shaka Zulu, a third-generation Black Mardi Gras Indian and stilt-dancer. Friday, July 28, 7-9pm
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| Paris Is Burning Shines at MoAD |
   
Thanks to the generous support of The James Irvine Foundation, MoAD presented its first symposium on the African Diaspora, Paris is Burning (Again) on April 13, 2006 to 100 riveted guests. International scholars, writers, and curators focused on the Black Francophone world, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Leopold Senghor, poet, first Senegalese president and founder of the cultural/artistic movement, Negritude. Look for the MoAD podcast this summer with excerpts for the day long program.
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| MoAD Starts New Auxilary Group |
Remember Global Groove, one of MoAD's exciting Grand Opening events? Join others who are interested in Global Groove II and MoAD's upcoming auxilary group, The MoAD Vanguard! Click here to receive more information>
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| Support and Save |
MoAD members enjoy free or reduced admission to our museum opening events and ongoing programs. In addition to free admittance, members can take advantage of complimentary guest passes, guest artist tours and more. Join MoAD!
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| Museum Store Discounts |
The Museum Store is offering a members store-wide 20% off sale running until the end of June. The discount includes already reduced items. The perfect gift for Graduation is a MoAD Gift Card starting at $25.00, or a signed copy of "The Pursuit of Happyness" by Chris Gardner. New store hours: Every day 10am - 6pm, except Sunday 12noon - 5pm
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