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!

TransAfrica and BloomScreen Present: The Assassination of Patrice Lumumba

On January 29th
TransAfrica and BloomScreen present The Assassination of Patrice Lumumba

Date: January 29, 2012 - 7-9pm
Venue: BloomBars, 3222 11th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010

Join BloomBars and TransAfrica as we remember the death of Patrice Lumumba 52 years ago with the presentation of The Assassination of Patrice Lumumba (2000, 45 min), by Thomas Giefer.

The Assassination of Patrice Lumumba examines the story of slain African leader, Patrice Lumumba, who was the first elected Prime Minister of the Congo (Kinshasa).

RSVP @ http://tinyurl.com/lumumba-rsvp

While seen as a hero by fellow Africans, Lumumba was perceived as a threat by many in Europe and the United States. A few months after becoming prime minister, of the newly independent Republic of the Congo (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), he was overthrown by a military coup, inspired by the West, and then killed on January 17, 1961. No one was ever charged with this crime.

After our screening, we will have a discussion with a representative of Friends of the Congo, and with 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 Evening With Danny Glover, Presented by African Passion Wines

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February 20, 2013

An Evening With Danny Glover,

Presented by Africa Passion Wines 

African Passion Wines, a new South African wine making its debut in the United States, will raise funds to support human rights and social justice in Africa during “An Evening with Danny Glover,” a party and meet and greet on February 20 at 6 p.m. at Eatonville restaurant (2121 14th St NW) in Washington, D.C.

Join us at “An Evening with Danny Glover” which will include a band, heavy hors’ doeuvres, an opportunity to meet and take photos with Danny Glover, as well as a special gift for each guest as they depart. 

African Passion and TransAfrica Forum are launching the fundraising partnership featuring renowned actor, activist and TransAfrica board chair Danny Glover, who also will serve as spokesperson for African Passion wines. In addition to this fundraising event, 10 percent of the profit from the sale of African Passion wines nationwide will benefit TransAfrica Forum.

TransAfrica is the oldest and largest African American human rights and social justice advocacy organization in the United States. It promotes diversity and equity in the foreign policy arena and justice for the African World. TransAfrica is an educational and organizing center that encourages human interest viewpoints in the U.S. foreign policy arena and advocates for justice for the people of Africa and the African Diaspora.

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TransAfrica and BloomScreen Present: Place of Peace and Once We Were Hunters

On December 11th

Film Screening: Place of Peace and Once We Were Hunters 

Date: December 11, 2012, 7:00 – 9:00PM

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

Join BloomBars and TransAfrica as we present a collection of short films by Namibian filmmaker, Vickson Hangula.

Place of Peace

A film about missing people who, after a while, come back with a new vision of themselves and the world. Place of Peace takes the viewer to a mystic Namibia that can be for some a "place of peace." (2012, 32 min, Drama, English).

Once We Were Hunters

Hunting was essential for the survival of the Ju/’hoansi ethnic group. Director Vickson Hangula gives a voice to a member of the Ju/’hoansi so they can talk about the changes in their lives as modernization influences their traditions. (2011, 48 min, Docu-drama, English and Ju, w/ Eng subtitles).

After our screening, we will have Q&A with Vickson Hangula.

RSVP @ http://on.fb.me/Xllec8

See excerpt from 'Once We Were Hunters' at: http://youtu.be/UeRq3CkFm-A

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.