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	Aug 7, 2006

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MoAD LOOKS BACK: A SPECIAL DAY IN TIME...
On 23 August 1791, an uprising of the enslaved Africans on the island of St Domingo (modern Haiti and the Dominican Republic) began. This revolt was a crucial event in the fight against slavery. UNESCO chose this date as a reminder that enslaved Africans were the main agents of their own liberation." More>

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
	Carrie Mae Weems: The Louisiana Project Thru October 9 An installation incorporating still photography, narrative, and video projection. Weems draws inspiration from New Orleans' Carnival rituals and the meanings of masking and masquerade. More> Members - free admission.
	Patterns: Traditional West African Textiles and The Art of Gee's Bend Quilts August 9 - October 9 Juxtaposing these textiles from Gee’s Bend with traditional textiles from West Africa, visitors are invited to contemplate and question their parallels and similarities. Exhibition made possible through the generous support of Union Bank of California. More> Members - free admission.

CURRENT PROGRAMS
FAMILY
	Youth Quilting Saturday, August 19 Participants will be able to create and take home their own quilt square. The African American Quilters Guild of Oakland will be sharing their stories of quilt making and the history and importance of Freedom Quilts during slavery. (Age 9-14 yrs.) More>
WORKSHOPS
	Visual Rhythm: Quilt in a Day Saturday, August 26 Beginners workshop for adults. Come learn the basic techniques of traditional African American quilt making such as strip, piecing and appliqué. Workshop led by Olaitan Callender-Scott. Workshop Fee $25. Materials will be provided. Space limited to 15 participants. More>
MoAD SUNDAY SALON SERIES
	I've Known Rivers: A Story Salon on Hurricane Katrina Sunday, August 20 Join us to hear first-hand accounts about life in New Orleans, before and after Hurricane Katrina. Featuring spoken word poetry, music, and contributions by IKR Storytellers. More> Also see www.iveknownrivers.org.
FILM
	La Vie est Belle Wednesday, August 9 La Vie est Belle takes us inside the vibrant music scene of Kinsasha, the Congo's exhilirating and exasperating capital, whose back alleys and clubs pulsate to the beat of some of the most influential music in the world. Co-presented by MoAD, California Newsreel and the San Francsico Black Film Festival. More>

UPCOMING EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER
	Sept 9 - Telling Our Stories - 200 Years of African American Quilt History Sept 9 - MoAD Teacher Open House Sept 12 - Charlayne Hunter-Gault Book Signing and Reception Sept 13 - Afro-Latino Americas Film Series Sept 17 - Gee’s Bend: A Movement Town Sept 19 - In Conversation with Edward P. Jones Sept 20 - Edward P. Jones Book Signing Sept 30 - Conversation with the Artist: Carrie Mae Weems

GET INVOLVED!
	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!
	Become a Museum Guide Share MoAD with visitors of all ages in the MoAD Guide Program. Guides learn about the Museum’s unique immersive exhibitions, featured exhibitions and the Heritage Center in quarterly trainings. Must be able to commit 2 hours a month plus attend all exhibition trainings. To apply, email volunteer@moadsf.org.
	MoAD Auxiliary Group Remember Global Groove, one of MoAD's exciting Grand Opening events? Join others who are interested in Global Groove II and MoAD's new auxilary group, The MoAD Vanguard! Click here to receive more information>
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