WEST COAST DEBUT OF AMERICA IAM: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN IMPRINT EXHIBITION at CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER
by Rob Taylor
Los Angeles will be home to the west coast debut of America I AM: The African American Imprint, a touring exhibition presented by broadcaster Tavis Smiley that celebrates nearly 500 years of African American contributions to the U.S.
The showing at the California Science Center from October 30, 2009 to April 15, 2010, will be the third stop on the exhibition’s 10-city, four-year tour.
America I AM will be a nearly 13,000 square-foot presentation of pivotal moments in courage, conviction and creativity that celebrate the undeniable imprint of African Americans on our nation and around the world. The show encourages all people to connect in a meaningful way with the foundations of democracy, cultural diversity, exploration, and free enterprise, which began when the first Africans arrived in Jamestown,” said presenter Tavis Smiley. “By telling the stories of the events of the past, we can help the leaders of the future set the stage for active participation in the democratic process for years to come.”
Exhibition organizers worked with some of the most notable scholars in the field to develop America I AM, one of the broadest on this subject ever mounted. Among others, advisory panel members include Lawrence J. Pijeaux Jr., president and CEO of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and immediate past president of the Association of African American Museums; Cornel West, professor of religion and African American studies at Princeton University; and Henry Louis Gates Jr., the director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and American Research at Harvard University. John Fleming,
president of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, serves as executive producer.
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Curious III’s celebrity red carpet arrival kicked off the evening at a beautiful Beverly Hills Estate. The evening’s festivities will include exciting activities including a high energy fashion show featuring hot new designs by Lyric Culture. The night continued with great DJ’s, open sponsored bar, dancing, a live auction and a raffle with exquisite prizes. Guests froliced and satisfied their curiosities from 7 pm - 1 am.
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Location: Private Beverly Hills Estate
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Amber Rose hosts Gen Art Kick-off
LOS ANGELES, CA Gen Art hosted its Los Angeles Fashion Alumni Celebration at the Roosevelt Hotel ON March 16 to begin the festivities surrounding L.A. Fashion Week. The evening was hosted by Amber Rose, former Ford model and rising style icon of a new generation, who is an avid supporter of emerging fashion industry talent:
“It was a pleasure to be part of the Gen Art Fashion Alumni celebration with such amazing designers. It is exciting that Gen Art continues to discover talent who influence the world of fashion, said Amber Rose.
Notable attendance included Jazmin Whitley, Law & Orders Anthony Anderson, E! News personality Ashlan Gorse, Project Runway contestants Althea Harper and Mila Hermanovski. The event specifically acknowledged the contributions of the designers who have been featured through the Gen Art design platform. Gen Art, dedicated to promoting and supporting the best emerging talent, has teamed up with 20 of their designer alumni to each present a signature look from their collections at the event. Participating designers included Brigid Catiis, Eduardo Lucero, Elmer Ave, Endovanera, Erik Hart, Freddie Rojas, Geren Ford, Wren, Grey Ant, Jared Gold, Jeffrey Sebelia, Katy Rodriguez, Kit Scarbo, Louis Verdad, Orthodox, Rami Kashou and Society for Rational Dress.
Sponsors included BOXeight and CLEAN & CLEAR.
