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The Afrofuturist Podcast’s co-creator and host, Ahmed Best, and panelists discuss ideas, stories, and products that are shaping the future. In conjunction with the exhibition Timothy Washington: Citizen/Ship, hear Lonny J Avi Brooks, co-creator of The Afrofuturist podcast and associate professor of strategic communication at California State University, East Bay, and Anthony Sparks, executive producer, […]

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day immersed in art, culture, and community, and commemorate the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Enjoy an array of vibrant programs and activities for all ages. Bring your children for art workshops and food, visit our exhibitions, and hear recitations of King’s speeches about keeping the […]

Calling all book lovers! Our monthly book club continues this winter with titles that complement our ongoing exhibitions. In January, in conjunction with Timothy Washington: Citizen/Ship, we will read The Water Dancer, the first novel by acclaimed essayist Ta-Nehisi Coates. As part of our programming honoring Black History Month in February, and in conjunction with […]

Fashion activism is the practice of using fashion as a means of affecting social change. During the 1992 LA Uprisings, Cross Colours was appreciated for its messages of unity and empowerment. Today, a new generation of designers, influencers, and advocates are embracing the power of fashion. Hear more about the current status of fashion activism […]

Independent curator jill moniz and renowned sculptor and mixed-media artist Alison Saar discuss the exhibition LA Blacksmith and African diaspora metalwork practices in the 21st century. Saar often covers the bodies of her sculptural subjects in discarded tin ceiling tiles, telling stories about race and resilience through her work with metal.

Every second Saturday, CAAM offers in-depth tours of selected exhibitions. Meet passionate and knowledgeable members of CAAM’s Volunteer Docent Council for a spirited conversation about the exhibition LA Blacksmith.

Join us for a night of poetry and performance celebrating the saving grace of friendship. Poet Danez Smith marks the publication of their new collection, Homie, with an unprecedented gathering of Angeleno writers and artists. Stay for a DJ set and libations at a Palentine’s after-party. Books will be available for purchase courtesy of Eso […]

Join Asha Grant, director of The Free Black Women's Library - Los Angeles, for an afternoon of literature and art in conjunction with Making Mammy: A Caricature of Black Womanhood, 1840–1940. Grant leads an art workshop centered on the book Blues Legacies and Black Feminisms by Angela Davis to explore radical feminism and reclamation of […]

In conjunction with Dust My Broom: Southern Vernacular from the Permanent Collection, artist Dominique Moody and journalist Lynell George discuss how the legacy of American southern art traditions reflects such themes as spirituality and community.

Fashion is one of the many ways people of all genders express themselves, yet gender stereotypes often diminish the power and play in men’s fashion. Explore the unique experiences and contributions of fashion industry leaders TJ Walker and Carl Jones of Cross Colours, Eric Jones of LFLS Shoes, Michael Ferrera of Michael Ferrera Custom Clothing, […]