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Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art. At The Intersection of Art, Culture, Education, and Social Justice. We're Rooting For Everyone Black!

80 Hanson Place | Brooklyn, NY
Joined September 2009
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essence.com/art/kimberly-bec… I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Brooklyn-based artist, Kimberly Becoat for @Essence. An exhibition of her work, Urbania is currently on display at @MoCADA. Please stop by
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Join us at 5pm on June 25 as we celebrate the healing power of music as part of a FREE daylong slate of pop-up performances and activities at @bkartscouncil’s Wellness Festival from 12-6 at @MoCADA in downtown Brooklyn. Full program schedule here: brooklynartscouncil.org/even… – at Brooklyn, NY
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WATCH: @NikoBrim was an integral part of making Juneteenth a federal holiday. @MichelleWPark visits @MoCADA, which features Kimberly M. Becoat’s exhibit “Urbania,” and talks with Niko to learn more. Tune in at 7:15 tonight and catch the full segment here: youtu.be/QInDB2HDOTM
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BAC Sonic Clinic Pop-Up Exhibition at @MoCADA will be on view from June 25th – July 3rd! Discover what music can mean to many different communities and how healing through music is engaged in diverse ways. buff.ly/3zDCVeS
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Around #BK: Have you visited MoCADA? The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art features exhibitions, community programming, and educational initiatives centered around social justice. @MoCADA
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Come join us in celebrating them, and some other important figures in African music 🎶 at the @MoCADA Block Party including a dance party + screening of ELDER’S CORNER by @SIJIMUSIC 🌟 It all happens tomorrow, Oct. 2! More info here: link.africanfilmny.org/elder… – at Brooklyn, NY
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We had an amazing time at the ELDER’S CORNER screening at @MoCADA! We heard some wonderful stories, were reminded of the importance of knowing and sharing our histories and accomplishments + had lots of laughs ✨ Thanks to all who joined us 🙏🏾 @SIJIMUSIC #lijadusisters 🤎 – at Elmont, NY
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Join us @Kickstarter and @MoCADA as we build an interactive NO I.C.E. sculpture, transforming the bodega icebox machine into a platform for immigration rights awareness kickstarter.com/projects/sto…
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BRIC is excited to partner with six Brooklyn-based nonprofit organizations on Media Share, BRIC's NY Emmy winning in-kind grant program. Media Education, Production Skills and Mentoring! @TheBKReader @EastNewYorkCLT @EDExtremeKids @GOTRNYC @MoCADA @Soul2Soulz
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EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD Ending our #KidFlixFilmFestival with "The Wiz" This Friday for Online viewing only. Put on your favorite "The Wiz" inspired looks, and tag us in the photos, we want to be in on your magic! For More Information, please visit l8r.it/pofI
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WALLAY by Berni Goldblat is streaming free now thru Sept 16 w/ @MoCADA during KIDflix Film Fest! ⭐️ Sign up to watch free here: link.africanfilmny.org/walla… – at Brooklyn, NY
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Ruby Bridges, the first Black child to attend an all-white public elementary in the South, was born on this date. She's 67.
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What are some gay or queer masculine collectives/organizations that actively engage with trans men / trans masculine folks?
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I've cried ugly tears on this episode of Lovecraft Country, rest easy Micheal K Williams!
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LOVED this film Co-Starring SIMONE MISSICK ✍🏾Written & Directed by @nijla1🎬 – at Brooklyn, NY
Have you gotten the chance to stream "Jinn" this weekend for #KidFlixFilmFestival? You still have time to do so, please visit mocada.org/kidflix , RSVP to gain access to the film!
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Know before you go! Scroll through for a guide to smooth entry to #CelebrateBrooklyn.
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The most tender of love stories, RAFIKI by Wanuri Kahiu is streaming from today(!) Aug 26 to 29 w/@MoCADA ✨ Sign up to watch: link.africanfilmny.org/rafik…
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some news: today, i’m excited to launch blackfilmarchive.com. this ever-expanding black film archive provides history and context to over 200 black films made from 1915 to 1979 currently streaming. every description on the site is lovingly written & researched by me.
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#HBD Althea Gibson! 🥳
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