The entire community is invited to attend “Art, Activism and the Legacy of Tamir Rice: A Fifth Anniversary Commemoration in Music, Dance, Film and Visual Arts” on Wednesday, November 20 at 6 pm at the Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd. This free evening features a conversation between internationally renowned artist Theaster Gates and journalist and activist Bakari Kitwana. Gates and special guests will examine the role of art activism in the pursuit of racial equity and justice, both in Cleveland and beyond.
Additional program highlights include:
- Samaria Rice and architect Sandra Madison will unveil plans for the new Tamir Rice Afrocentric Cultural Center, which will provide artistic, educational and civic programs for youth that celebrate the history and culture of people of African descent
- Engaging performances by Jasiri X and Lexy Lattimore
- Globally recognized human rights activist and writer Opal Tometi as mistress of ceremonies
- A screening of the Emmy-nominated documentary short film “Traveling While Black”
- Remarks by artists Michael Rakowitz, EJ Hill, Shelia Pree Bright, and Amanda D. King
Tickets for the commemoration are free and available through the Cleveland Museum of Art: https://engage.clevelandart.org/0/4878.
Tickets are also available for a private Legacy Luncheon with Theaster Gates on Wednesday, November 20, at 12 pm, at the Intercontinental Hotel. This is a fundraiser for The Tamir Rice Afrocentric Cultural Center. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-tamir-rice-legacy-luncheon-tickets-79656040361 for more information and to reserve seats.