Historic Alberta House and Vanport Mosaic are thrilled to welcome back to Portland visionary educator and scholar Dr. Khalid el-Hakim and his Black History 101 Mobile Museum.
BLACK HISTORY 101 MOBILE MUSEUM:
"The Music of The Movement"
Exhibit and talk
~Free and open to the public~
WHEN: Friday, January 5; Saturday, January 6, 2024
-
WHERE: The Historic Alberta House, 5131 NE 23rd, Portland, OR 97211
Historic Alberta House and Vanport Mosaic are thrilled to welcome back to Portland visionary educator and scholar Dr. Khalid el-Hakim and his Black History 101 Mobile Museum.
Join us for “The Music Of The Movement,” Dr. el-Hakim’s new exhibit and lecture exploring the ongoing impact of Black music on social justice movements.
Dr. el-Hakim has been called the "Schomburg of the Hip-Hop generation" because of his passionate commitment to carrying on the rich tradition of the Black Museum Movement. The Black History 101 Mobile Museum has visited 41 states, reaching tens of thousands of visitors in diverse spaces.
~~~ EXHIBIT
Public gallery openings: Friday, 2-5 pm; and Saturday, 01/06, 12-3 pm and 4-5 pm. Free and open to the public.
On Friday, January 5, and Saturday, January 6, 2024, Portlanders of all ages can visit the Historic Alberta House to get a taste of the award-winning collection of over 10,000 original artifacts of Black memorabilia dating from the trans-Atlantic slave trade era to hip-hop culture. The new exhibit showcases the rich history and legacy of Black music, highlighting the resilience and contributions of Black people in the face of racial discrimination.
The interactive tabletop exhibit features vinyl records, press photos, flyers, clothing items, contracts, and other ephemera from iconic artists who have shaped popular culture worldwide. From the influence of jazz on the Harlem Renaissance to the role of hip-hop in the Black Lives Matter movement, this powerful experience highlights the ongoing impact of Black music on social justice movements.
The pop-up museum provides a platform for celebrating the contributions and resilience of Black people throughout history. Visitors will learn about the achievements of Black musicians, leaders, and activists who have fought for racial equality and justice in America and beyond.
~~~ PRESENTATION + CONVERSATION
Saturday 01/06, 5-6:15 pm
The event will close on Saturday evening with Dr. el-Hakim’s talk about Black music's cultural and political significance throughout history. He will be joined by our special guest, Zachary Stocks, Oregon Black Pioneers’ Executive Director.
-----------------------------------------------------
Made possible by the Portland Office of Events & Film, Prosper Portland, and the Regional Arts and Culture Council.