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SUMMARY:In Defiance
DESCRIPTION:Authors Tom Weiner and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz will offer an engaging discussion of their recent book\, In Defiance\, which uncovers the stories of 20 individuals who risked their lives to fight enslavement and serves as a compelling call for justice and the preservation of history.\nThe talk focuses on the lives and words of a few of these individuals\, highlighting their courage\, activism\, and unwavering commitment to freedom. \nAmid ongoing efforts to erase history\, these stories serve as a powerful corrective—meant to challenge\, inspire\, and ignite action.\nTom Weiner is a Northampton-based writer\, educator\, and anti-racist activist\, and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz is professor of History and Africana Studies at UMass/Amherst and former president of the National Council for Black Studies. \nSponsored by the Holyoke History Room.\nFree and open to the public.\nRecommended for middle school through adult. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/in-defiance/
LOCATION:Holyoke Public Library\, 250 Chestnut Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mtali Banda: Live in Concert — A Soulful Celebration of Black Artistry\, Storytelling\, and Sound
DESCRIPTION:Genuine Culture\, LLC presents an inspiring evening of live music and cultural celebration featuring Mtali Banda and his band. The performance will take place at De La Luz Soundstage in Holyoke\, closing out Black History Month with a soulful showcase of Black creativity\, storytelling\, and community connection. This event aims to celebrate the cultural legacy of Black music while also engaging the local community in a shared space of joy\, identity\, and reflection. By highlighting an artist with deep regional ties and universal messages\, the event fosters cultural appreciation\, encourages intergenerational dialogue\, and strengthens Holyoke’s growing creative scene. This program provides meaningful access to live\, high-quality music in a community setting\, inviting residents and visitors alike to experience the transformative power of the arts. It reinforces Genuine Culture\, LLC’s mission to promote inclusive\, culturally rich events that celebrate Black artistry and contribute to the cultural vitality of Western Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.exploreholyoke.com/event/mtali-banda-live-in-concert-a-soulful-celebration-of-black-artistry-storytelling-and-sound/
LOCATION:De La Luz Soundstage\, 114 Race Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040
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