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✨ SAVE THE DATES! ✨ ArtsXchange is marking World Human Rights Day by launching a bold new chapter: the Ebon Dooley Human Rights Guest Lecture and Awards Weekend Dec. 11-13.
Reproductive justice pioneer Loretta J. Ross headlines as the inaugural speaker and honoree as the weekend blends music, poetry, film, conversation and recognition of human rights leadership in honor of the late poet, activist and ArtsXchange founder Ebon Dooley. Former Atlanta Mayor and arts advocate Shirley Franklin will be the mistress of ceremonies.
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FRI., DEC. 11 | 6:30-10 PM
Kickoff the weekend with Music in Common in concert, flowing into the Xchange Open Mic & Poetry Slam. | FREE! (Donations appreciated.)
SAT., DEC. 12 | 3 PM
"TCB: Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing" Documentary Screening & Talkback with Spelman College's Toni Cade Bambara Scholar-Activist Program students. | FREE! (Donations appreciated.)
SUNDAY, DEC. 13 | 3 PM
Inaugural Ebon Dooley Human Rights Awards & Reception, hosted by Shirley Franklin; featuring honoree and keynote speaker Loretta J. Ross. | $30 General Admission | $10 Students with ID | Some ArtsXchange Membership Levels come with a free ticket.
READ MORE IN OUR LATEST BLOG:
https://www.artsxchange.org/post/loretta-j-ross-shirley-franklin-to-headline-artsxchange-s-ebon-dooley-human-rights-weekend
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