BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32994@arabamerica.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240718T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240718T203000 DTSTAMP:20240610T171339Z URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/concert-of-colors-forum-on-communit y-culture-race-until-everybodys-free-artists-for-liberation/ SUMMARY:Concert of Colors Forum on Community\, Culture & Race – Until Eve rybody’s Free: Artists for Liberation DESCRIPTION:DEARBORN\, MICHIGAN OR VIRTUAL\n6-8:30 p.m. ET Thursday\, July 18\, 2024\nConcert of Colors Forum on Community\, Culture &\; Race – Until Everybody’s Free: Artists for Liberation\nIn-person at The Annex @ AANM or Online via Livestream\n\nFREE with RSVP\nRegister for in-person a ttendance | Register for livestream\n\nThe Concert of Colors Forum on Comm unity\, Culture &\; Race\, one of the Arab American National Museum’s signature annual events\, is a dynamic gathering of artists\, activists a nd advocates who use art and dialogue as a tool for advocacy and community building. This year’s program will be presented both in person and virt ually online.\n\nConcert of Colors\, Detroit’s annual diversity festival \, will be happening July 15-21! More info + full concert lineup\n\nMeet t he Keynote Speaker\n\nJenan A. Matari is a first-generation-born and raise d\, 2x award-winning Palestinian storyteller and graduate of Rutgers Unive rsity\, earning a B.A. in Journalism &\; Media Studies. To bring more d iversity to the public relations and media industry\, she has been recogni zed for her unique and thoughtfully inclusive media campaigns and was hono red with the PR NEWS 2021 Asian Pioneer Award for her diversity\, equity a nd inclusion efforts. Jenan has written content on the topic of diversity and cultural experience for outlets such as The New York Times\, Mondoweis s\, Elite Daily\, and has been featured in mainstream media platforms such as Cosmopolitan\, Allure\, Buzzfeed\, Huffington Post\, CNN\, etc. In 201 7\, Jenan received the Shirley Chisholm Award in the category of Journalis m for outstanding representation of Muslim and minority women in the media and for being a “catalyst for change.” Today\, she centers her work a round content creation focused on educating an audience of millions on the lived Palestinian experience and interconnectedness of her ancestral land s and her life in the diaspora\, and teaches media literacy to counteract the harm done to minority and marginalized communities by mainstream media .\n\nMeet the Panelists\n\nBorn and raised in Seattle\, Nathan Nzanga is a rising star in the world of hip-hop known for his captivating lyrics\, in fectious beats and undeniable charisma. Drawing inspiration from his perso nal experiences\, as well as the struggles and triumphs of those around hi m\, Nathan’s music serves as a powerful reflection of the human experien ce. With a unique blend of introspection and raw energy\, Nathan’s music resonates deeply with listeners\, touching on themes of love\, self-disco very and social justice. His thought-provoking lyrics challenge societal n orms and shed light on the issues that matter most to him\, making him a v oice for the voiceless. In addition to his musical prowess\, Nathan is als o a dynamic performer\, known for his electrifying stage presence and infe ctious energy. His live shows are a testament to his ability to connect wi th his audience\, creating an unforgettable experience that leaves a lasti ng impact.\n\n \;\n\n \;\n\nMeet the Moderator\n\nKhadega Mohammed is a 24-year-old Muslim Sudanese American spoken word artist. Born in Sud an and raised in Saudi Arabia\, her experiences have inspired her to explo re themes of spirituality\, identity\, belonging and home in the form of p oetry. Khadega has been performing around the country for a decade and her work has been featured in various publications nationally and internation ally\, such as NPR\, The Detroit News\, AJ+ &\; AJ+Arabia. She has also taught spoken word workshops\, most notably at Harvard University. Khadeg a is featured in two incredible documentaries\, An Act of Worship directed by Nausheen Dadabhoy and Revolution from Afar directed by Bentley Brown. She currently resides in Michigan\, where she leads community engagement w ork at the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn\, Mich. 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