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SUMMARY:Performance: Black Choreographer's Festival - Spirit of SANKOFA!
DESCRIPTION:<p>Two groundbreaking festivals, one rich legacy—Dr. Halifu Osumare leads an evening of conversation and performance celebrating the impact of Black Choreographers Moving Toward the 21st Century (BCM) and Black Choreographers Festival: Here & Now (BCF), which marks its 20th anniversary this year. This special event features a panel of arts leaders and dynamic solo performances by BCF artists honoring the history and continued influence of these iconic Bay Area festivals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Moderated by:</strong> <a href="https://www.hosumare.com/about">Dr. Halifu Osumare</a><br><strong>Panelists:</strong> Dean Beck-Stewart, L. Martina Young, Kendra Kimbrough Barnes and laura e. ellis<br><strong>BCF Artists:</strong> Natalya Shoaf, Byb Chanel Bibene, Justin Sharlman and dominique lesleyann</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Experience an archival display capturing the evolution of Black dance, art and culture through the narratives of BCM (1989–1995) and BCF (est. 2005), celebrating 20 years of BCF. Designed by visual artists Pete Belkin and Tiersa Nureyev.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Connect: <a href="https://www.bcfhereandnow.com/">Black Choreographers Festival - Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bcfhereandnow/?hl=en">Black Choreographers Festival - Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bcfhereandnow?fref=ts">Black Choreographers Festival - Facebook</a></p>
LOCATION:Main Library - Koret Auditorium
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