Events at the African American Museum of Philadelphia

December 17-29

Events @ The African American Museum Of Philadelphia:

Monday, December 17 ~ 6:30pm
The Making of "The Abolitionists": Preview and Discussion

In January 2013, PBS and WHYY will debut their newest AMERICAN EXPERIENCE documentary: The Abolitionists. Join AAMP and WHYY as we screen Part Two of this 3-part documentary featuring the intertwined stories of Frederick Douglass, Harriet Beecher Stowe, John Brown, Angelina Grimke, and William Lloyd Garrison. The screening will be followed by a discussion featuring actor Richard Brooks (Frederick Douglass), Dr. Lois Brown (series consultant), and Sharon Grimberg (Executive Producer).

Doors open at 6:30, Screening begins at 7:00.

To RSVP, visit: http://theabolitionists.eventbrite.com

Free

THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT WHYY, 150 N. 6th Street

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Thursday, December 20 ~ 6pm – 9pm

Cinemathèque Film Series: Territories - Africa

Presented in partnership with Cinémathèque, Territories: Africa is a foreign film series featuring filmmakers and stories from Africa and across the Diaspora. The intention of these screenings is to expand the discussion surrounding international film language and to challenge and explore modern and historic representations of and by Africans around the world.

Join us for a screening of Tanya Hamilton’s Night Catches Us, fifth in this new international film series with Cinémathèque Internationale of Philadelphia. Following the film, stay for a conversation with the director, facilitated by Mike Dennis, founder of Reelblack Presents.

Check www.aampmuseum.org for films titles and more details. Find more information about Cinémathèque at http://cinemathequeip.com/.

$8 regular admission, $5 member/student/senior admission(Tickets available at the door, or in advance online at http://cinemathequeip.eventbrite.com/)

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Saturday, December 29 ~ 11am - 4pm
Sunday, December 30 ~  12noon - 4pm

Kwanzaa Celebration!

Kwanzaa, or “First Fruits of the Harvest,” is an increasingly global seven-day celebration of African culture and heritage that acts as a time for reflection and recommitment to best practices for African Diaspora families and communities.

Join us as we light the candles of the kinara, discuss the Nguzo Saba, or “Seven Principles” of Kwanzaa, and through music, dance, storytelling and crafts, reconnect with our African roots and recommit to building strong and wholesome communities in the new year.

Confirmed Activities!:

Candle Lighting Ceremony with Mlanjeni's Magical Theater (Sat. and Sun.)

African Dance and Drum with Camara Arts and Baba Zumbi Soweto (Sat. and Sun.)

Arts and Crafts with Tanya Murphy Dodd (Sat. and Sun.)

Intro to Black Genealogy with the African American Genealogy Group (Sat.)

Screening of The Black Candle: A Kwanzaa Celebration (Sat. and Sun.)

Check back for the full schedule of activities.

Please bring a canned good to support AAMP’s Philabundance Food Drive!

Free With Admission