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Reposted from @bronxmuseum Drop by @bronxmuseum tomorrow - Saturday, November 29 - between 12 and 1:30 PM to pick up your free copy of ‘The Sisterhood: How a Network of Black Women Writers Changed American Culture’ by Courtney Thorsson for our Book Club in partnership with @literaryfreedomproject’s One Book One Bronx Initiative!

The Book Club will meet at the Museum to discuss the book on four weekends afternoons from December 7 - December 27. More info and the link to RSVP are in @bronxmuseum’s bio 🔗

‘The Sisterhood’ examines the rise of Black women writers in the 1980s, the challenges of Black feminism’s integration into academia, and the legacy carried forward by younger writers. The book celebrates the organizing, networking, and community building amongst Black women authors.

📷Pictured: “The Sisterhood, 1977:” Vertamae Grosvenor, Alice Walker, Lori Sharpe, Toni Morrison, June Jordan, Nana Maynard, Ntozake Shange, and Audreen Ballard. Courtesy of Alice Walker.

🚨New Exhibit Alert!

Image & Info reposted from @bronxmuseum The exhibition ‘Working Knowledge: Shared Imaginings, New Futures’ opens this Friday, April 11 at @bronxmuseum with a free party from 6-8PM 🥂 RSVP via the link in @bronxmuseum’s bio!

Curated by @_vera_petukhova_, ‘Working Knowledgge is a @visions2030.studio project in collaboration with @bronxmuseum featuring interactive and socially-aware projects by:

💫 @beatsbyzai + @a_____rtist & @sfpc.study

💫 @blackquantumfuturism

💫 @stephanie.dinkins

💫 @melanieh0ff

💫 @arii_melenciano

💫 @misterace12

💫 @kitekitekitekitekite & @alishabwormsley

💫 @lynneyun

Pictured: Graphic made with the typeface ‘Concourse’ designed by @lynneyun in collaboration with @bronxmuseum’s Teen Council for the ‘Working Knowledge’ exhibition

Reposted from @bronxmuseum This Friday, January 10, the #BronxMuseum is staying open late so you can enjoy the @futuradosmil ‘FUTURA 2000: BREAKING OUT’ exhibition after dark 😎

Plus, legendary @djstorminnorman will be spinning records and award-winning poet JRose - @my_crumbled_thoughts will share some spoken word!

There’ll also be delicious free empanadas from @amped_panadas and complimentary soft drinks to help keep everyone refreshed and energized 👯‍♀️

Drop-ins are welcome, but please let us know if you plan on stopping by with a free RSVP via the link in our bio.

Pictured: Event flyer with @marthacoopergram’s iconic 1980 photo of @futuradosmil’s ‘Break’ train

Reposted from @bronxmuseum Join us on Friday, January 26 from 7–9PM for our party celebrating the opening of ‘Bronx Calling: The Sixth AIM Biennial’ 🎉

All 26 artists featured in the exhibition participated in the Museum’s flagship AIM Fellowship program between 2020-2023: @syd_abady , @aigerimakh, @santina_amato, @miguelbraceli, @visually_concious, #WalterCruz, @kim_bo915 , @sabafarhoudnia, @ronengamil, @judy_giera_studio, @luis__gutierrez_ , @jenniferclho, @peter_hoffmeister, @mayajeffereis, @eelombardo, @dariomohr_art, @jnierodzinski, @jiwon_rhie, @ruthiepaint, @yelaineartspace, @iam__ami_, @tfredsa, @yesukseo, @kyleutter, @mizziverse, @junlinzhu

Come out to support these incredible artists and vibe to music from @uptownvinylsupreme 🎶

This event is free and all are welcome. Please RSVP via the link in bio 🔗

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Artwork Image: Yelaine Rodriguez, ‘La Hija de Shango | An Ode from Flo-Jo to Ivy Queen’ 2022.

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