Los Siete de la Raza: A Solidarity Story

Our mission, as a community based non-profit 501c3 arts and cultural organization, is to nurture and facilitate the empowerment of our community through Afro-centric artistic and cultural expression, mediums, education, and programming.We pursue these objectives through arts and cultural programming by which our organization hopes to inspire children and youth to serve as agents of change while simultaneously cultivating their leadership skills and fostering a commitment to community service and activism. Moreover, we are dedicated to encouraging, supporting and promoting the work of aspiring Bay Area artists and developing partnerships with like-minded organizations that are similarly committed to our mission-driven objectives. Located in the historic Fillmore Jazz District, AAACC is one of the premier African American arts and cultural institutions in the San Francisco Bay Area. As the only City-owned arts and cultural center in San Francisco dedicated to Afrocentric culture, traditions, and values, AAACC is an integral part of the African-American community's social fabric and the city of San Francisco's cultural landscape.We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of art and cultural programming for youth and adults, including performance, visual, and digital art. In addition to programming, AAACC rents affordable events space in our more than 32,000 square foot facility. AAACC provides resident art companies with subsidized offices, administrative services, and access to rehearsal, performance, and exhibition space. The resident company list includes some of the most celebrated African American arts and culture organizations in the region.

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Join us for an evening tracing the legacy of the Black Panther Party through the story of Los Siete, a revolutionary group brought together

Emory Douglas: In Our Lifetime

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Los Siete a Solidarity Story Join us for an evening tracing the legacy of the Black Panther Party through the story of Los Siete, a revolutionary group brought together by a murder case in the Mission District. Hear from members of Los Siete as they talk about the history of the case, how the Black Panthers aided and guided the organization, and the lessons in solidarity that continue to be relevant today. After the talk filmmaker and photographer Vero Majano will present excerpts from her film Remember Los Siete that paints a vivid picture of the Mission District at the time of the case.

Agenda

Panel of Emory and Los Siete members narrating the story of the Mission District murder case that led to the creation of the group and how the Black Panther Party shared knowledge, equipment, lawyers, models for community programs and other resources to get Los Siete up and running. (Confirmed panelists: Donna Amador, Maria Elena Ramirez)

Panel: Emory Douglas + Los Siete Members 

Excerpts from the film Remember Los Siete by filmmaker Vero Majano who will provide live narration and mix music to the footage.

Los Siete de la Raza: A Solidarity Story

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