public programs and events
Exhibit Programs and special events
CHILDREN SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR ALL WORKSHOPS
Saturday, January 30, 2010, 1pm - Middle School Debate
Diverse young voices debate and discuss the topic "The United States Federal Government should pay reparations for slavery". The debate teams are from Walton Middle School, Compton, and Harvard-Westlake School, Los Angeles. RSVP 213-744-2024.
Sunday, January 31, 2010, 2pm - The Fillmore: It Was called The "Harlem of the West" Then Urban Renewal Came To Save It
Join us for an encore screening of this documentary on San Francisco's famed Fillmore District.
Saturday, February 6, 2010, 12noon and 2pm - african Americans Naturally
Celebrate Black History Month by participating in a series of free workshops offered twice each Saturday. This year the theme is Fire. Learn how the process of cire perdue or lost wax casting was achieved. Then follow in the footsteps of the masters by creating the first stage of the process, a model in clay, with artist Angela Briggs. RSVP 213-744-2024.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 12noon and 2pm - African Americans Naturally
Until the mid-20th century a simple candle or lantern lit the "classroom" of African Americans hungry for education. Create your own lamp of literacy to commemorate these seekers of knowledge. With Angela Briggs. RSVP 213-744-2024.
CAAM will also screen a special version of the PBS documentary "For Love of Liberty: The Story of America's Black Patriots," scheduled for national premiere on February 8, 2010.
Sunday, February 14, 2010, 2pm - The Revolution Garden
Inspired by artist Nobue Betty Kano's artwork which encourages people to grow their own food sources, participants create their own miniature sustainable garden using organic seeds. RSVP 213-744-2024.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 6-8pm - Inside Buffalo
A full length documentary about the 92nd infantry division, an African-American segregated unit of 15,000 soldiers who served in Italy during WWII. Called "Buffalo Soldiers," those who survived found that their contributions went unnoticed upon their return to the United States of America.
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 12noon and 2pm - African Americans Naturally
Black firefighters protected the public here in Los Angeles, but the conditions under which they served were difficult. The trailblazers included George W. Bright, hired in 1897, as the first Black firefighter on the Los Angeles Fire Department. An all-Black company was formed to prevent Bright from supervising whites. Create and assemble your own fire station. RSVP 213-744-2024.
Sunday, February 21, 2010, 2pm - Where Am I?/Dialoguing: Multi-Cultural Representation in the Film and Television Industry (Panel Discussion)
Come learn strategies for changing the reflection of what we see in film and television and dialogue about solutions that include us all. Reservations required. Please call 213-744-2024. This activity is in conjunction with the "America I Am" exhibition at the California Science Center and will be held in the Loker Conference Room at CSC.
Saturday, February 27, 2010, 12noon and 2pm - African Americans Naturally
According to a myth of the Ila people, fire was brought to earth by the mason-wasp who led a group of animals to the sun to beg for fire. Hear the story of the mason-wasp and then create an art project using the art of silhouette. RSVP 213-744-2024.
Sunday, February 28, 2010, 2pm - American Religion and Spirituality: Why We Praise The Way We Do
Join us as we journey from African to America exploring the religious and spiritual history of African Americans. RSVP 213-744-2024. This activity is in conjunction with the "America I Am" exhibition at the California Science Center and will be held in the Loker Conference Room at CSC.
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 1pm - In The Manner of John T. Scott/Workshop
Inspired by the work of John T. Scott, participants will create artworks based on his sculptural style. RSVP 213-744-2024.