Cultural Celebration of African Americans
Sat., November 9, 2019,
3 pm – 4:30 pm,
New Lots Avenue Library,
665 New Lots Avenue,
East New York, Brooklyn, NY 11207 – Get directions
2, 3, 4 trains to New Lots Avenue stop
In words, song, and music Camille Yarbrough, Master Griot, will recount 400 years of presence, struggle and resilience of African Americans in the United States.
Camille Yarbrough is an award-winning performance artist, author, and cultural activist. Nana Camille’s life-long vision remains clear. She consistently champions the beauty and greatness of African people wherever they are in the world. Her mission is to raise their glory and in so doing vibrate that thread of humanity that links us all.
And Still We Count – Mr. James Tillman will recount his family history from the 1700s in America and in East New York from the 1920s.
Sponsored by the New Lots Avenue Library and ENY Restoration LDC
Please RSVP if possible