Black WOMEN Rock! + A Month Full of Events to Highlight the Many Strengths of Women
This March, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History recognizes Women’s History Month with 25 special programs including concerts, films, guest speakers, and more to applaud and uplift women of all ages, races, and backgrounds. Most of these events are free and open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at the museum, located at 315 East Warren Avenue in Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center. A complete schedule is attached; of special note are the following:
Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the jess Care moore Foundation and Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History present Black WOMEN Rock! Saturday, March 5 at 6:30 PM. This year’s concert, to be held at the Museum, has already sold out; an overflow area, featuring vendors and a live-stream of the show, will take $5 donations for the children of Flint. Performers include jessica Care moore, Kat Dyson (guitar player for Prince), Lessie Voner, Nik West, Shelley Nicole, Indeeyah, Divinity Rocks, Steffanie Christ’ian, and many more.
Rounding out the weekend, on Thursday, March 3 at 6 PM an accompanying visual art exhibition curated by Sabrina Nelson will be showcased at The Baltimore Gallery, located at 314 E. Baltimore. On Sunday, March 6 at 12:30 PM, the all-ages “They Say I’m Different” artist talk featuring the concert’s performers will be held at the Museum. Sunday and Thursday’s events are free and open to the public.
In 2004, Moore created Black WOMEN Rock! in conjunction with The National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta to showcase independent women artists of color who make a living as composers, guitarist, vocalist, producers and art educators in the rock & roll genre.
About the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Founded in 1965 and located at 315 East Warren Avenue in Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center, The Wright Museum is the world’s largest institution dedicated to the African American experience. For more information, please visit TheWright.org.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SOLD OUT: Black Women Rock! Concert ($)
Saturday, March 5 at 7 PM / Doors at 6:30 PM
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History proudly presents the 2016 Black Women Rock! concert. For overflow info visit TheWright.org.
Black Women Rock! Artist Talk: They Say I’m Different
Sunday, March 6 at 12:30 PM
Hear from the rocking group of women who make up the critically acclaimed concert, Black Women Rock! This FREE forum provides valuable insight and advice for artists and performers of all ages. For more information visit blackwomenrock.com. Free.
Writing My Wrongs with Shaka Senghor
Monday, March 14 at 6:30 PM
Hear the turbulent yet triumphant story of Shaka Senghor one day after the air date of his interview with Oprah Winfrey on Super Soul Sunday as he walks us through his nineteen-year incarceration, which positioned him as a writer, community activist and inspirational speaker. Senghor’s new memoir Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison will be available for purchase and signing. Free.
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