FRIDAY, JUNE 17th
Through art we are able to explore ourselves and learn more about the world around us. Images inspire emotions, movement leads to mindfulness, Creation begets creation. Voices that can elevate us all and visuals that can ignite understanding. Art is uplifting and transformative.
We are proud to welcome these two talented artists presenting their work at the Cherry grove Community House and Theater.
Working at the forefront of genderqueer visual politics for more than three decades, photographer Lola Flash’s work challenges stereotypes and gender, sexual, and racial preconceptions. They will be presenting images from their various bodies of work and discussing their portraits, process and experience being an artist who's practice is firmly rooted in social justice advocacy around sexual, racial, and cultural difference.
We are privileged to be presenting the New York Premiere of Keioui Keijaun Thomas' new film trilogy 'Come Hell or High Femmes' and a live performance by the artist. Her world is lush and verdant; the artist, bathed in a sky blue dress of tulle and golden skin, wanders across babbling brooks, oceans and atop hills of fertile land. Thomas imagines a time where the dolls — a word that, loosely, means a trans woman so beautiful and perfect that she can no longer be considered real — have survived a mass extinction.
SATURDAY, JUNE 18th
Saturday afternoon we will be having an Open House with food, friends and fun.
In the spirit of Juneteenth, we want to celebrate togetherness, joy and kindness. Come down to the Community House for some delicious cuisine, discussion groups, good music and education about why this holiday is so important..
Saturday evening get ready to laugh with our special guest, comedian Gina Yashere.
Whether you've seen her on Bob Hearts Abishola, Last Comic Standing, read her memoir Cack-Handed or watched one of her Netflix specials, you know this funny lady is going to have you in stitches with her thoughtful and hysterical insights.
*ALL moneies from ticket sales to benefit The Okra Project.
SUNDAY, JUNE 19th
Sunday afternoon we will be organzing at the Community House to participate in the Babec Solidarity March.
After the march we invite everyone to the Community House to watch a special screening of the film The 13th. A powerful look into America's policing of African Americans since the abolishment of slavery, it is a tremendously important education in understanding the true meaning and need for the BLM movement. Only by changing our perspectives can we begin to see things differently.
