The REAL Black History Series
@ Urban Art Retreat
1957 S Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Opening Saturday, January 13th, from 1PM - 4PM
On view through Saturday, March 16th
Winter Saturday afternoon program beginning January 13 consists of watching a documentary with discussion and art making, spoken word and poetry contests, flash card games featuring black history. We will also write our own interpretations of an historical event. A speaker who has been involved in history will visit. Adults & Teens are welcome.
The American Black History classes are comprised of viewing a documentary by Henry Louis Gates Jr. called The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross. The film is watched in segments, discussed, and then we make art about the film. Visitors are also invited to tell their own story in the context of history. In addition, we learn about past and present African Americans who have contributed to American life and paint their stories. We also have discussions about current American life as it affects African Americans. Each participant writes a story on African American history as they see it and will illustrate the story. We will create our own short book on African American History.
Chicago Urban Art Retreat at 1957 S. Spaulding Ave. Chicago
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