Free Community Day: Black Gold Stories Untold (SF’s Fort Point)
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Fort Point National Historic Site | Marine Dr., San Francisco, CA
Event Details
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Celebrate Black Gold: Stories Untold artists and harpist, composer, and author Destiny Muhammad.
From 12 to 2 pm: Introduction to the Exhibition and Conversations with the Artists.
Meet the artists Demetri Broxton, Adam Davis, Cheryl Derricotte, Trina Michelle Robinson, and Bryan Keith Thomas during introductory tours of the exhibition led by docents. Reserve your introductory tour through the link below.
From 12 to 2 pm: Beading Workshop with Demetri Broxton
Local artist Demetri Broxton demonstrates his beading technique and design. You can take materials and instructions to make your own at home!
From 1 to 4 pm: Performances by Destiny Muhammad and Guests
1-1:30 pm and 2-2:30 pm: Vignette monologues of ‘Classic Black: The Voices of African Americans in 19th Century San Francisco’ with guest poet and author, Devorah Major, and actor, Brian Maurice Freeman.
3-3:30 pm: A duet with guest poet and author Tshaka Imhotep Menelik Campbell with a new work by Campbell, ‘Black Gold’, and Muhammad’s poem with music ‘Future Past Present NOW’, commissioned by the HUEMan Kind Festival. See the detailed program online and reserve for one of three performances (limited seating).
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Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Community, In Person, Kids & Families
