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SUMMARY:Space for Us: Afrofuturism and the Poetic Imagination
DESCRIPTION:The Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center is proud to present Space for Us: Afrofuturism and the Poetic Imagination which showcases the captivating works of Aris Kian Brown as part of her community outreach project as Houston’s 2023-2025 Poet Laureate. This exhibition challenges the boundaries between art and organizing\, protest and poetics\, imagination and demand. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nAbout Aris Kian Brown \nAris Kian is currently the Houston Poet Laureate 2023-2025 and ranked #2 in the 2023 Womxn of the World Poetry Slam. Previously an Inprint C. Glenn Cambor Fellow\, she received her MFA from the University of Houston. She was ranked #10 in the 2020 Women of the World Poetry Slam and #4 in the nation at the 2019 ACUI College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational with UH team Coogslam. She is a current member of Smoke Slam alongside LeChell “The Shootah”\, R.J. Wright\, Blacqwildflowr\, and Sherrika Mitchell\, coached by Ebony Stewart\, which ranked #1 at the 2024 Southern Fried Poetry Slam. \nShe is one of 25 recipients of the 2023 BIPOC Artist and Network Fund Awards and the 2022 recipient of the Inprint Marion Barthelme Prize in Creative Writing for Students with Service to the Houston Literary Community. She is a 2019 Pushcart nominee\, a 2020 Best of the Net finalist\, a 2021 Crystal Wilkinson Creative Writing Prize finalist and a 2022 New Voices Contest finalist with Frontier Poetry. She was co-granted a 2023-2024 Creative Catalyst award from the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund with collaborator Sonny Mehta\, with Riyaaz Qawwali. \n  \n\n\nParking is available at the Gregory School Library African-American History Research Center located at 1300 Victor Street\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019.
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/space-for-us-afrofuturism-and-the-poetic-imagination/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Freedmen's Town: UH Graphic Design Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Freedmen’s Town is a collaborative exhibit with the cultural archives of Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy that features selected posters by the junior Graphic Design students at the University of Houston Katherine McGovern School of Art. \nThrough the visual language of design\, students envisioned topographical data\, cultural institutions\, and signifiers of history that answer questions about a way forward through the dense legacy of preservation that formerly enslaved African Americans began in the late 1800s and early 1900s. \nTo view Celebrate Freedmen’s Town\, visit the Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center during opening hours. \nThank you to the University of Houston Graphic Design junior block class for working with us on such a special project!
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/celebrate-freedmens-town-uh-graphic-design-exhibition/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
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SUMMARY:STEM Workshops with Black at Microsoft
DESCRIPTION:Time: 3:00 – 4:00PM \nJoin us for a pair of interactive\, AI-powered workshops presented by Black at Microsoft (BAM) Houston\, designed to explore the legacy of Juneteenth through storytelling\, creativity\, and cutting-edge technology. \nYouth Workshop – Copilot & Culture: Freedom to Create \nIn this hands-on session\, students will use Microsoft Copilot and Surface devices to write stories\, design graphics\, and bring their visions to life\, reimagining what freedom and the future look like through the lens of Juneteenth. Perfect for kids and teens ready to create\, collaborate\, and innovate. \n  \nAdult Workshop – Copilot & Culture: Legacy in Motion \nAdults will reflect on the past and envision the future by using Microsoft Copilot to explore Black storytelling\, legacy-building\, and creative expression through AI. \n  \nBrought to you by Black at Microsoft\, a community dedicated to advancing Black excellence in tech and empowering the next generation through education and innovation. \n  \nEach workshop is 25 minutes long and devices will be provided. \n  \n*This is an indoor event with limited capacity  \nRSVP HOME\n \nFor any workshops sold out\, walk-in seats will be available on a first come first serve basis. \n 
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/stem-workshops-with-black-at-microsoft/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Juneteenth,Juneteenth 160 Fest
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SUMMARY:Porch Talk: From Freedom to Foundation - - Stories of Texas' Freedmen's Colonies
DESCRIPTION:“From Freedom to Foundation\,” where we delve into the rich history and enduring legacy of Freedmen’s Towns across Texas that highlight the transformative journey from emancipation to the establishment of resilient communities that shaped the cultural and economic landscape of the nation. These communities\, established by formerly enslaved African Americans after the Civil War\, are a testament to resilience\, determination\, and cultural brilliance. \n\nThis panel discussion aims to shed light on the untold stories of Texas’ Freedmen’s Towns\, honoring their contributions to the state’s cultural and historical landscape. The dialogue will be facilitated by Dr. Alicia Odewale\, Professor of Practice at the University of Houston\, Department for African American Studies to include Commissioner Dexter McCoy\, Kendleton\, TX\, Rita Wiltz\, Tamina\, TX and LaReatha Clay\, Shankleville\, TX. \nAGENDA \n\nReception 6:00PM – 6:30PM \nPanel Discussion 6:30PM – 7:15PM\nQ&A 7:15PM – 7:30PM\nNetworking 7:30PM – 8:00PM\n\n  \nRegister Today \n\n\nParking is available at the African American History Research Center at the Gregory Campus 1300 Cleveland Street\, Houston\, Texas 77019.
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/porch-talk-from-freedom-to-foundation/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
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SUMMARY:Porch Talk: From Freedom to Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Time: 6:00 – 8:00PM \nAn immersive educational discussion on the legacy of Freedmen’s Town across the nation. \nPorch Talk is a program series that aims to provide an immersive educational experience through various events including panel discussions\, seminars\, book and film. dialogue\, symposiums\, and artistic expressions. This panel discussion From Freedom to Foundation aims to shed light on the untold stories of Texas’s Freedmen’s Towns\, honoring their contributions to the state’s cultural and historical landscape. These communities\, established by formerly enslaved African Americans after the Civil War are a testament to resilience\, determination\, and cultural brilliance. \nEngage with experts\, share in the dialogue\, and gain a deeper understanding of these remarkable communities’ roots of liberation.\n\nFood & Beverages will be provided. \nModerated by:\nDr. Alicia Odewale\nProfessor of Practice\, University of Houston\, African American Studies\n\nFeatured Panelists:\nCommissioner Dexter McCoy\nFort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 4 | Representing Kendleton\, TX\nLareatha Clay\nRepresenting Shankleville\, TX \nRita Wiltz\nRepresenting Tamina\, TX \nRSVP HERE
URL:https://houstonfreedmenstown.org/events/porch-talk-from-freedom-to-foundation-3/
LOCATION:Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center\, 1204 Victor St\, Houston\, Texas\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Juneteenth,Porch Talk
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