Looking Both Ways: Art of the Contemporary African Diaspora

Explores the increasing globalization of the African Diaspora through the presentation of African-born artists who now live and work in the West – France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal and the United States of America. .

Extended thru July 10.  Members - free admission. More...

Dôlé (Money)
A film by Imunga Ivanga, Gabon, 2001, 80 minutes, French with English subtitles
Although set in Libreville, Gabon, this film could as well take place in Oakland, New York, or Los Angeles. Four youth, deeply influenced by hip-hop culture and living on the margins of the global economy, become obsessed with winning the lottery. Presented by the Museum of the African Diaspora, California Newsreel and the San Francisco Black Film Festival.

Wednesday, May 10. Members - free admission. More...

Panthermania
A rare archival Black Panther retrospective, presented in partnership with the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts' current exhibit Black Panther Rank and File.

Ongoing. More...

Kathleen Cleaver: Book Signing and Reception

In recognition of the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, the Museum of the African Diaspora, in collaboration with the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts‘ Black Panther Rank and File exhibition, present Kathleen Cleaver as she signs her new book Target Zero: A Life in Writing, a collection of essays by Eldridge Cleaver, the author of Soul on Ice and former Minister of Information for the Black Panther Party.

Thursday, June 1. Members - free admission. More...

Volunteer at MoAD

Become apart of the MoAD team and enjoy membership privileges by joining the MoAD Volunteer Program. Gain ‘behind the scenes’ insight by participating in MoAD events, exhibit openings and programs. For a MoAD Volunteer Application, email sb@moadsf.org