Broward County African American Research L
ibrary and Cultural Center (AARLCC) \;presents \;a town hall discu
ssion inviting artists\, art leaders\, activists\, community members\,
During this engaging event\, AARLCC will introduce the five selected artists in residence for the AARLCC&rsquo\;s Art and Activism Residency. In addition\, we will host \;the Grand Opening of a thought-provoking exhibition The Color o f Money.
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This residency will cre ate space for #BlackArt &\; #BlackActivism to address important issues impacting our community through the lens of:
\nAARLCC&rsquo\;s Art and Activism Residency was made possible throug h the support of the Community Foundation of Broward following funds: The Robert Elmore Family Fund\, Maxine Powers Hofert Fund\, Peter J. and Mary C. Barbare Fund\, Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact Fund\, and Char les and Ruth Taylor Fund.
\n\nThis hybrid program will be in- person and virtual - to join us:
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In-perso n attendees will also have exclusive access to the Grand Opening of our ne w Art Exhibition The Color of Money:
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The Color of Money art exhibition tel ls a story set in 19th century America\; however\, it continues a contempo rary dialogue regarding race\, economics\, and cultural memory. \;The African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) Special Col lection's Archive provides historical context bridging the past and the pr esent related to Black history. In this exhibition\, the archival content curated from our collection enhances the themes presented in The \ ;Color of Money \;by artist John W. Jones.
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For additional information on the program &\; exhib ition\, call 954-357-6282.
\nThis event is presented by \;the Broward County African-American Research Lib rary and Cultural Center (AARLCC) \;and supported by the \;Community Foundation of Broward\, Bank of America\, and the&n bsp\;Friends of the African-Ame rican Research Library and Cultural Center.
\nThe \; exhibition is presented by \;the Broward County African -American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) \;in colla boration with \;Partners in Racial Justice \;and supported by the \;Friends of the African-American Research Library and Cultur al Center\, Florida Memorial University Social Justice Institute\, and the South Florida People of Color.
\n\nAbout the
African American Research Library and Cultural Center \;
The Broward County African American Research Library and Cultural Center
(AARLCC) is located in the Sistrunk community\, one of the oldest historic
ally Black communities named for one of Fort Lauderdale&rsquo\;s first Bla
ck physicians. Opening to the public on October 26\, 2002\, AARLCC became
the third public library of its kind in the United States dedicated to the
study of Black history and culture. The 60\,000 square-foot Center serves
as a repository of materials related to the local\, national\, and intern
ational voices of the African diaspora with more than 85\,000 books\, manu
scripts\, artifacts\, framed art\, print\, photography\, audiovisual\, and
documents held in our Adult Services Section and Special Collections. The
Youth Services Section features a special collection of Coretta Scott Kin
g Award books and the Ashley Bryan Art Collection from illustrators of Afr
ican Descent. AARLCC also features a 5\,000 sq. ft. museum\, a 300-seat st
ate-of-the-art theatre\, and a Computer Training Center.
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bout Broward County Libraries \;
Broward County Libraries Division
\, \;named 2020 and 2015 Library of the Year by the Florida Library As
sociation\, was founded in 1974 and is the largest library system in Flori
da by square footage and one of the busiest\, with more than 7.5 million w
alk-in customers visiting its \;38 locations \;annually. \;Broward Co
unty Libraries Division \;provides convenient access to a full range o
f innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs o
f the people of Broward County for information\, education and recreation.
Visit our website\, \;Broward.org/Library\, or follow Libraries on Facebook and \;Twitter.
About t
he Community Foundation of Broward
Founded in 1984\, the Community Foundation of Broward help
s families\, individuals and corporations create personalized charitable F
unds that deliver game-changing philanthropic impact. 473 charitable Funds
represent more than $212 million in assets\, distributing $119 million in
grants over the past 35 years. The Community Foundation provides bold lea
dership on community solutions and fosters philanthropy that connects peop
le who care with causes that matter. The Foundation empowers visionaries\,
innovators and doers to create the change they want to see in the communi
ty &ndash\; and to \;BE BOLD. \;www.cfbroward.org.
About Partners in Racial Justice
\nPartners in Racial Justice is dedicated to engaging in c reative ways and means of bringing all people together in the pursuit of r acial justice\, healing\, and unity.
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