Our Afrikin Art Exhibit was a smashing success! On display at the Galvin Center for Art Basel in December 2023, it was deemed a must-see by the New York Times. Click here to read their review: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/05/arts/design/miami-art-fairs.html. Featuring artists directly from Africa, the show was part of my continuing series of events ‘Celebrating West Africa.’ […]
Monthly Archives: December 2023
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Dec
Dear Residents and Friends of North Miami, As the holiday season wraps us in its warm embrace, I want to extend a heartfelt Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to each and every one of you. This time of year is a magical period where the spirit of giving, love, and unity brightens our community. I […]
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Dec
Dec
After Sierra Leone was recently lauded by TIME magazine (see my previous story), I thought it would be appropriate to award a Key to the City to its local Consul, the Honorable George Hamilton. He’s the Honorary Sierra Leone Consul to Miami, FL and accompanied the city council on our August 2023 trip to Africa. […]
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Dec
Dec
With the spirit of the Christmas and holiday seasons upon us, I am again asking North Miamians to bring gifts for needy children to City Hall during early December. This is our 17th annual Angel Tree! In the lobby of city hall, we have set up an ‘Angel Tree.’ Affixed to its limbs are tags with the gender and […]
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Dec
December 3 – 10, 2023, 11 am – 9 pm Showcasing a plethora of international artists, designers, performers, and scholars, AfriKin Art 2023 aims to illustrate the influence of ancient Africa on various visual and performing artists and how AI promises to democratize the art world. The exhibition seeks to redefine notions of beauty and […]