TransAfrica and BloomScreen present Faat Kiné

On March 26

Join BloomBars and TransAfrica as we celebrate March Women’s History Month with the presentation of Faat Kiné (2001, 120 min), by Ousmane Sembene

Date: March 26, 2013 7:00 – 9:00PM

Venue: BloomBars, 3222 11th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20010

Kiné (pronounced KEE-neh) is a single mother with two children, two ex-husbands and an assortment of friends. She is the manager of a sparkling new gas station in Dakar, but her success has been hard-earned in a male dominated society.

RSVP @ http://tinyurl.com/faat-kine-rsvp

In FAAT KINÉ, Ousmane Sembene, the father of African cinema, pays tribute to the "everyday heroism of African women," and provides a critical look at modern, post-colonial Senegal and the place of women in that society. (French and Wolof with English subtitles).  Trailer at http://tinyurl.com/faat-kine-trailer

After our screening, we will have a Q&A discussion, moderated by Mwiza Munthali – the Public Outreach Director of TransAfrica.

Suggested Donation: $10.

Free popcorn and refreshments provided.

Proceeds will benefit both TransAfrica and BloomBars.  Your support of TransAfrica will help amplify the voice of millions of people in Africa and throughout the Diaspora.  Gifts to BloomBars helps support its programs and work in the community.

For more information: www.transafrica.org or www.bloombars.com; or call 202.223.1960 ext. 137 or email info@transafrica.org or jonathan@bloombars.com.

An Ongoing Search for Justice & Security in Colombia's Afrodescendent Communities

On March 14

WOLA, AfroColombia NY, AFRODES USA, AFRODES Colombia, Colombia Land Rights Monitor, Global Rights, LAWGEF, PCN International, Peace Brigades International, USOC, TransAfrica and Witness for Peace invite you to

An Ongoing Search for Justice and Security in Colombia's Afrodescendent Communities

Lessons on Nonviolent Resistance, Activism, and Action from Afro-Colombian Leaders

featuring:

Marcos Velázquez
Self-Determination, Life and Dignity Community (CAVIDA), Cacarica, Chocó

Danelly Estupiñan
Black Communities Process (Proceso de Comunidades Negras, PCN), Buenaventura

Pedro Cortés
National Association for Internally Displaced Afro-Colombians (Asociación Nacional de Afrocolombianos Desplazados, AFRODES) USA

Liliana Ávila
Inter-Church Commission for Justice and Peace (Comisión Intereclesial de Justicia y Paz, CIJP)

Thursday, March 14, 2013
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Washington Office on Latin America
1666 Connecticut Ave NW
4th Floor Conference Room

To RSVP, please click here. For more information or for press inquiries, please contact Adam Schaffer at aschaffer@wola.org or +1 (202) 797-2171.

Event will be available via live stream at www.wola.org

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New African Films Festival 2013

On March 7-12, 2013

TransAfrica, afrikafé and AFI Silver are proud to present the ninth annual

New African Films Festival

featuring the vibrancy of African filmmaking from all corners of the continent.

With an Opening Night Reception following the 7:30pm screening of the film "Nairobi Half Life" courtesy of Swahili Village.

 
Where: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Please CLICK HERE for a complete list of films (opens a PDF document).

For Ticket Information CLICK HERE

For more information please contact TransAfrica at (202) 223-1960 ext. 137 or info@transafrica.org Outreach support provided by the Cameroon American Council (www.cameroonamericancouncil.org)

TransAfrica and BloomScreen Present: The Story of Lover's Rock

On February 26

TransAfrica and BloomScreen Present:

The Story of Lover's Rock

Join BloomBars and TransAfrica with the presentation of The Story of Lover's Rock (2011, 97 min), by Menelik Shabazz.

Lover's Rock, often dubbed 'romantic reggae' is a uniquely black British sound that developed in London in the late '70s and '80s against a backdrop of riots, racial tension and sound systems  

Date: February 26, 2013 7:00 - 9:00PM  

Venue: BloomBars, 3222 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010 

RSVP @ http://tinyurl.com/lovers-rock-rsvp 

Live musical performances, comedy, dance, interviews and archival footage shed light on the music and the generation that embraced it. Lover's Rock allowed young people to experience intimacy and healing through a dance known as 'scrubbing'- providing a coping mechanism for what was happening on the streets. Lover's Rock developed into a successful sound with national UK hits and helped bridge the multi-cultural gap that polarized the times.

After our screening, we will have a Q&A discussion, moderated by Mwiza Munthali - the Public Outreach Director of TransAfrica.

Free popcorn and refreshments provided.

Proceeds will benefit both TransAfrica and BloomBars.  Your support of TransAfrica will help amplify the voice of millions of people in Africa and throughout the Diaspora.  Gifts to BloomBars helps support its programs and work in the community.

For more information: www.transafrica.org or www.bloombars.com; or call 202.223.1960 ext. 137 or email info@transafrica.org  or  jonathan@bloombars.com  

SAVE THE DATE: New African Films Festival

March 7 - 12, 2013

Save the Date! 

The New African Films Festival, sponsored by AFI Silver Theater, TransAfrica and afrikafe will be taking place March 7 -12, 2013! Mark your calendar and plan on taking in some of the most exciting new cinema from Africa. Keep an eye on our website as we will be posting the list of films soon.

See you there!