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THE KING ARTS COMPLEX:
The HeART of Protest - Easton Exhibit

This exhibit will celebrate culture and creativity through the lens of African American Art and Artists.

HEART OF PROTEST

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Thirty arts and cultural organizations have come together to fight injustice through 46 days of remembrance for the 46 years of Mr. George Floyd's life.

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Our History, Our Community

Discover the vast and significant contributions of African-Americans to the culture and history of Columbus, Ohio, America, and the world.

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The Elijah Pierce Gallery presents a wide range of historical and contemporary exhibitions that include painting, sculpture, graphics, photography, and decorative arts. The gallery is named in honor of the late Columbus Near East Side resident Elijah Pierce, America’s foremost wood carver of 20th century folk art.

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Central Ohio libraries launch area’s ‘largest book club’ to encourage reflection on racism

The power of hair gives life and meaning to April Sunami’s soulful pieces

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NEW BEGINNINGS: FROM THERE TO HERE

HEART OF PROTEST: CONCERT SERIES IN HONOR OF LOCAL BLACK JOURNALIST KICKS OFF

Did you miss our second Virtual Heritage Music Fes

Did you miss our second Virtual Heritage Music Festival concert? No worries! You can still jam out to it any time right on our YouTube channel!⠀
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Check it out: https://youtu.be/Xfnf7ikmulg⠀
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Urban Jazz Coalition⠀
Premiered live on Thursday, October 15, 2020⠀
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"UJC been one of the hottest live performance ensembles on the contemporary jazz scene for some time now and 2020 marks the celebration of this ground breaking band’s 25th Anniversary as a performing group.⠀
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They have electrified audiences for years performing their unique and energetic blend of R&B/Jazz/Fusion at a multitude of prominent jazz festivals around the country, including The Capital Jazz Festival, The Seabreeze Jazz Festival, Capital Jazz Fest Supercruise, The Boscov/Berks Jazz Festival, The Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival, Jazz Fest West, The Russian River Jazz Festival, River Raisin Jazz Festival, and many more."⠀
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https://urbanjazzcoalition.net/

Did you miss our first Virtual Heritage Music Fest

Did you miss our first Virtual Heritage Music Festival concert? No worries! You can still jam out to it any time right on our YouTube channel!⠀
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Check it out: https://youtu.be/bAu14rQKTsA⠀
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The Conspiracy Band⠀
Premiered live at Easton Town Center on Thursday, October 8, 2020⠀
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"With over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry, The Conspiracy Band has exploded from a local favorite to the best party band in the region. This talented, energetic, professional group performs throughout Ohio in addition to bookings in New Jersey, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Miami, Pittsburgh, and Louisville.⠀
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The Conspiracy Band plays all genres of music and brings the perfect blend of classic and modern hits. The Conspiracy Band includes talented and seasoned musicians with a long history of playing together. Multiple vocalists, a rhythm section, horns and rap artists create a perfect blend for a memorable evening of music."⠀
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https://www.suttonentertainment.net/the-conspiracy-band/

Hey everyone! If you haven't already, please take

Hey everyone! If you haven't already, please take a moment today to follow our dedicated HeART of Protest Facebook and Instagram pages!⠀
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HOP Facebook⠀
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http://instagram.com/heartofprotestmovement/ or @heartofprotestmovement⠀
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"Over twenty-five arts and cultural organizations in Columbus have teamed up for The HeART of Protest. The King Arts Complex is convening this effort, which will includes 46 (non-sequential) days of artistic protest determined by each organization and local artists to honor the 46 years of Mr. George Floyd’s life. This effort will be both a catalyst and a documentation of the global social justice movement that is underway. The HeART of Protest features unique art installations, performances and community events under the artistic guidelines of pain, promises, protect and progress."⠀
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For more information, please visit http://kingartscomplex.com/heartofprotest

"If everybody became a poet the world would be muc

"If everybody became a poet the world would be much better. We would all read to each other." - Nikki Giovanni

Gramercy Book Club LIVE! on Zoom: Jevon Collins le

Gramercy Book Club LIVE! on Zoom: Jevon Collins leads discussion of Ibram X. Kendi's "How to Be an Antiracist"⠀
TOMORROW! Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 7 PM – 8 PM⠀
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Join the Gramercy Book Club discussion focused on Ibram X. Kendi’s #1 New York Times bestselling and groundbreaking book, How to Be an Antiracist, led by King Arts Complex Performing Arts Director Jevon Collins. Time said Kendi’s book “punctures the myths of a post-racial America, examining what racism really is—and what we should do about it.”⠀
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Registration is on Eventbrite, where attendees will receive login information and full instructions. A general admission ticket to access the event is $5. A ticket that includes a copy of How to Be an Antiracist waives the fee and is $29. Registration closes at 4:00 pm on the day of the program.⠀
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Get tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gramercy-book-club-to-discuss-how-to-be-an-antiracist-tickets-122085949361

Let’s Talk About Race: One Book – One Communit

Let’s Talk About Race: One Book – One Community⠀
January 24, 2021 at 4 PM⠀
Columbus Metropolitan Library⠀
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We’re encouraging families, friends and co-workers to read STAMPED: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi. This program is designed to cultivate conversations around race and social justice based upon the shared reading experience of the greater Columbus community.⠀
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Through the reading of a singular book, the community can reflect together upon the institutional and systemic inequalities that have impacted our community and nation for far too long.⠀
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The program will conclude with a free virtual author talk featuring Jason Reynolds on Jan. 24, 2021 at 4 p.m. Watch for registration details soon.

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Legacy of MLK

"Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Performing and Cultural Arts Complex connects community through the arts.

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