CAAM will screen “The Central Park Five” – a new documentary produced, written and directed by Ken Burns, David McMahon and Sarah Burns. This film examines the infamous 1989 NY case of five Black and Latino teens who were wrongfully convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park. After spending years in prison, a serial rapist confessed to the crime, and the…
ContinueAdded by Terri Dixon on October 31, 2012 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments
In 1992 the Endeavour Space Shuttle launched into space on its first mission. On the shuttle was the first African American woman, Dr. Mae C. Jemison, to travel to outer space. Sunday, November 4, 2012, Dr. Jemison will give personal accounts of traveling on the Endeavour, her career and life inspirations that led her to becoming a trailblazer during the California African American Museum’s program, Target Sundays at CAAM starting at 1p.m. Dr. Jemison is set to take the stage at 2…
ContinueAdded by Terri Dixon on October 25, 2012 at 3:42pm — No Comments
Join the California African American Museum (CAAM) in this wonderful opportunity for art enthusiast and collectors to visit the home studios of two L.A. visual artists – Lili Bernard and Timothy Washington. Both artists’ works will be on view and available for purchase. To RSVP and secure a seat, please contact Elise Woodson at CAAM – (213) 744-7536. This offsite bus tour fee is $15. CAAM is located at 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, 90037.…
ContinueAdded by Terri Dixon on October 24, 2012 at 12:27pm — 1 Comment
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