Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

April

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READING

Savoring the Salt: The Legacy of Toni Cade Bambara
Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 7:00 PM
Join the editors Linda Janet Holmes and Cheryl Wall with contributors Sonia Sanchez, Jayne Cortez , and Malaika Adero for a lively evening in remembrance of Bambara and a special reading of Savoring the Salt: The Legacy of Toni Cade Bambara, the first book celebrating the writing, activism, and life of Harlem’s daughter, Toni Cade Bambara. A book signing will follow the presentation.

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STAGED READING
Wednesday, April 16, 2008, 7:00 PM
The Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center and the Classical Theatre of Harlem present a staged reading. For more information about the reading, visit www.fdcac.org or call (212) 864-3375.

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FILM SCREENING & PANEL DISCUSSION
Revolution '67
Thursday, April 17, 2008, 7:00 PM
Civic Frame, a nonprofit organization that uses art and intellectual work to promote civic engagement presents a screening of Revolution '67, a documentary that explores the 1967 black urban rebellion in Newark, New Jersey and reveals how the disturbance began as spontaneous revolts against poverty and police brutality and ended as fateful milestones in America's struggles over racial justice. April Yvonne Garrett, Civic Frame founder and president, will moderate a discussion with the filmmakers Marylou Tibaldo-Bongiorno and Jerome Bongiorno and the audience. Special attention will be given to the similarities between the Newark rebellion of 1967 and the Harlem rebellion of 1964.

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CONCERT
Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series: Gino Sitson 4
Sunday, April 20, 2008, 3:00 PM
New York–based Cameroonian vocal virtuoso Gino Sitson comes from a long line of musicians known as Ntontas (“players of horns”). Early in his life Sitson was introduced to blues, jazz, and African traditional music and developed a unique style, incorporating African polyphonic techniques into the jazz vocal tradition. Sitson explores the use of both his voice and body, combining vocal acrobatics with amazing body percussion. Free admission.

Generously supported by the New York City Council and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; and by the New York State Council on the Arts. Additional support is provided by the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation.

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4 PM SHOW CANCELLED

SPOKEN WORD
The Male Ego
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 4:00 PM
Urbintel, Inc. and the Schomburg Center present The Male Ego with Michael Chief Peterson, Akil Dasan, Jamaal St. John, Buddha LuvJonz, Anthony Morales, directed by Leslie ButtaflySoul Taylor.

In The Male Ego five dynamic men decide to tell a different story; a story that challenges everything thought to be known about men, to expose the man through his male ego. Chief, Jamaal St. John, Anthony Morales, Akil, and Buddha Love Jones do just that by creating a synergy of music and narrative to pioneer a remarkable translation of the trials and tribulations of manhood. Backed by Akil, (the human beat box) and his acoustic guitar, these men explore the myths and preconceived notions about growing to become a man in America. From beginning to end, these men will make one laugh, cry, cower, and even wonder.

Tickets: Family show at 4 p.m.:$10; Evening show at 8 p.m.: $20. For ticket charge, call The Schomburg Shop at (212) 491-2206. Ticket charge hours, Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.

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SPOKEN WORD
The Male Ego
Saturday, April 26, 2008, 8:00 PM
Urbintel, Inc. and the Schomburg Center present The Male Ego with Michael Chief Peterson, Akil Dasan, Jamaal St. John, Buddha LuvJonz, Anthony Morales, directed by Leslie ButtaflySoul Taylor.

In The Male Ego five dynamic men decide to tell a different story; a story that challenges everything thought to be known about men, to expose the man through his male ego. Chief, Jamaal St. John, Anthony Morales, Akil, and Buddha Love Jones do just that by creating a synergy of music and narrative to pioneer a remarkable translation of the trials and tribulations of manhood. Backed by Akil, (the human beat box) and his acoustic guitar, these men explore the myths and preconceived notions about growing to become a man in America. From beginning to end, these men will make one laugh, cry, cower, and even wonder.

Tickets: $20. For ticket charge, call The Schomburg Shop at (212) 491-2206. Ticket charge hours, Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.

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CONCERT
Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series: Cabello Rolim and Korimbatasamba
Sunday, April 27, 2008, 3:00 PM
Cabello Rolim who was born in São Paolo, Brazil, and keeps the traditions of his ancestors alive by dedicating his life’s work to the study and performance of the rhythms, instruments, songs, and dances of Afro-Brazilian culture. Rolim is both a student and practitioner of capoeira, the legendary Afro-Brazilian art form combining music, martial arts, and dance that was invented by African slaves and brought to Brazil centuries ago by the Portuguese. Free admission.

Generously supported by the New York City Council and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs; and by the New York State Council on the Arts. Additional support is provided by the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation.

May

3

Junior Scholars Youth Summit

Dear America
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 10:00 AM
America’s future has a voice! The seventh class of the Schomburg Center Junior Scholars will present their views through a multimedia open letter in theater, dance, spoken word, Internet radio, video, media, research, and visual art on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at their annual Youth Summit. This year’s theme, DEAR AMERICA: expresses a full spectrum of ideas, emotions, and critique born from both historical and contemporary analyses of issues facing young Americans of African descent. The Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, Professor, Department of African American Studies at Temple University and author of 61 books, including the Encyclopedia of Black Studies.

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COOKING DEMONSTRATION & EXHIBITION TOUR

A Taste of Africa/Senegalese Cooking
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Get A Taste of Africa at a special exhibition tour of A Saint in the City: Sufi Arts of Urban Senegal at the Schomburg Center followed by a demonstration lunch of Senegalese cooking at the Africa Kine restaurant.

Tickets: $40 for Schomburg and MfAA members; $50 for general public. Reservations: call (718) 784-7700 ext. 121 or visit www.africanart.org

Presented by the Museum for African Art in collaboration with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

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Forum
Understanding Black Theology: A 40-Year Retrospective
Monday, May 12, 2008, 6:30 PM
Black Liberation Theology is a product of the black power movement of the 1960s. It provides the moral, ethical, and social foundations of black churches that share a social justice mission and traces its roots back to the original theology of Jesus Christ. This forum presents a comprehensive survey of the origins, nature, character, and practice of Black Liberation Theology. This conversation is moderated by Rev. Dr. M. William Howard, Jr., Pastor of Bethany Baptist Church, and features guest speakers Dr. James H. Cone, the Charles A. Briggs Distinguished Professor, Union Theological Seminary; Dr. Dwight N. Hopkins, Professor of Theology, The University of Chicago Divinity School; Dr. Obery Hendricks, Professor of Biblical Interpretation, New York Theological Seminary; Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III, Pastor, Abyssinian Baptist Church; and Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr., Senior Minister Emeritus of The Riverside Church, and other guests.

Tickets: $10. For ticket charge, call The Schomburg Shop at (212) 491-2206.

For webcast information, visit schomburgcenter.org/blacktheology.

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FORUM
Black Latino Lineages and Linkages: Historical Ties That Bind
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The afrolatin@ forum presents a public conversation on the historical and cultural connections between African American and Caribbean communities with particular attention to the Afro-Latino/a experience in New York City.

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Film Festival

Senegalese Cinema: A Schomburg Selection
Sunday, May 18, 2008, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
In conjunction with A Saint in the City exhibition, join us for a day of film screenings dedicated to Senegalese filmmakers, featuring:

Faat Kine by Sembene Ousmane (2000)

1 p.m.

The film provides a critical look at contemporary Senegal through the life of a successful, middle class single mother. Having accomplished so much, we might think that Faat Kine would be held in esteem by her family and community. But apparently, the lack of a husband and being a woman who works at a gas station is reason enough for folks to sneer—even her own children. She presses on, both bemused and hurt by the perceptions of others.

Almodou by Amadou Thior (2002)

3 p.m.

Sometimes distasteful practices are most effectively criticized with a good sense of humor. Meet Modou, a young, courageous and determined talibé - a pupil in a Koranic school - who manages to escape from his corrupt and abusive teacher to find a better life in contemporary Dakar, Senegal.

Ndeysaan by Mansour Sora Wade (2001)

4:30 p.m.

Ndeysaan focuses on a love triangle in a traditional fishing village and can be appreciated simply as a deeply moving, beautifully acted, visually stunning story of love, betrayal, and redemption. But it can also be read as an attempt, conscious or unconscious, to reconcile or negotiate traditional and modern sensibilities.

The exhibition closes on May 31, 2008. Free admission.

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Forum
The Malcolm X Museum Presents The Ballot or the Bullet Revisited
Monday, May 19, 2008, 6:00 PM
The Malcolm X Museum commemorates the 83rd birthday of Malcolm X/El Hajj Malik Shabazz with a panel discussion on the historic links between Malcolm X’s analysis of U.S. electoral politics and the rise of black political candidates. For more information, contact The Malcolm X Museum at 212-340-9502.

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STAGED READING
Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 7:00 PM
The Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center and the Classical Theatre of Harlem present a staged reading. For more information about the reading, visit www.fdcac.org or call (212) 864-3375.

June

15

CONCERT

A Father's Day Gift
Sunday, June 15, 2008, 3:00 PM
The Schomburg Center’s annual Father’s Day concert collaboration with Festival Productions, Inc. will feature master pianist Kenny Barron.

Tickets: members, $22; non-members, $27. For ticket charge, call The Schomburg Shop at (212) 491-2206. Ticket charge hours, Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.

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STAGED READING
Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 7:00 PM
The Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center and the Classical Theatre of Harlem present a staged reading. For more information about the reading, visit www.fdcac. org or call (212) 864-3375.

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PANEL DISCUSSION AND CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

Ethiopia @ 2000: The Faiths of the Book
Sunday, June 22, 2008, 3:00 PM
The Beta Israel of North America (BINA) Cultural Foundation presents Ethiopia @ 2000: The Faiths of the Book. The panel will address the role of Ethiopia in influencing and developing the three major religions of the Book: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The panelists are Dr. Yohannes Zeleke, Professor of History at George Washington University; Dr. Ephraim Issac, Professor of Religion and African American Studies, Princeton University; and Dr. Ayele Bekerie, Assistant Professor at the Africana Studies and Research Center of Cornell University. The event will feature cultural performances by Ethiopian, Indian, and West African dance groups.

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LECTURE AND AWARD CEREMONY

Honoring Women Who Dedicate Their Lives to Helping Others
Sunday, June 29, 2008, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
In keeping with Dr. Betty Shabazz’s expression, “find the good and praise it,” Women In Islam, Inc. welcomes you to the 7th Annual Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial Lecture and Award Ceremony. This is an opportunity to honor Dr. Shabazz and other powerful women leaders of all backgrounds and faiths. This year we will honor Sylviane Anna Diouf, award-winning author and historian. Also, two Compass Awards are given to women who forge a clear direction for communities in New York City.

Tickets for Lecture & Buffet: $40. Make check payable to Women In Islam, Inc. and mail to P.O. Box 814 Lincolnton Station, New York, NY 10037-0814 by May 30, 2008. For more information, call (212) 576- 8875 or email womeninislaminc@gmail.com.

July

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Series: HARLEM BOOK FAIR

CEREMONY AND RECEPTION
Wheatley Book Awards
Friday, July 18, 2008, 6:30 PM
The Wheatley Book Awards celebrates 40 Years of Black Book Publishing, a red carpet, black tie dinner, award program, and reception for the founders of modern black publishing (and those who followed their footsteps), as the formal opening event of the 2008 10th Anniversary of the Harlem Book Fair. HONOREES: Haki Madhubuti; W. Paul Coates; Kassahun Checole; Cheryl Willis Hudson and Wade Hudson; and Conant Rose.

Join Quarterly Black Review for its Annual Fundraising Event

RECEPTION: 6:30 p.m

AWARDS: 7:30 p.m.

DINNER DRESS: Evening Formal

SEATING: $250 Reception, Award Program, Dinner (Patron); $150 Reception, Award Program, Dinner (Sponsor); $100 Reception, Award Program (Supporter)

For additional information call (212) 348-1681 or email rsvp@qbr.com.

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Series: HARLEM BOOK FAIR

PANEL DISCUSSION AND BOOK FAIR
Saturday, July 19, 2008, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Come and join authors for an afternoon of Harlem Book Fair panel discussions in the Langston Hughes Auditorium. For more information, visit www.qbr.com or call (212) 348-1681.