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Immerse yourself in an extraordinary musical journey with the Voyager Ensemble this Friday, February 9th, 2024! Brace yourself for an unforgettable string performance featuring the incredible talents of musicians José Miguel Cueto, Airi Yoshioka, Kelvin Diaz Inoa, and David Yang. This isn’t just your average string performance; it’s a mesmerizing fusion of classical and contemporary sounds that will transport you to the heart of Puerto Rican culture. In the spirit of armchair travelers everywhere, the Voyager Ensemble explores a new culture each year by combining standard repertoire along with contemporary works by composers from the region. This year’s concert focuses on Puerto Rico with directors Yoshioka and Yang joined by eminent Puerto Rican musicians José Miguel Cueto and Kelvin Diaz Inoa. Whether you’re a dedicated string enthusiast, planning a unique Friday date night just in time for Valentine’s Day, or eager to embark on a musical exploration of Puerto Rican inspired music, this event promises an experience like no other. Don’t miss out on the magic! This event is BYOB, and suggested $10 donation at the door, no one will be turned away due to funds.

Tickets are now on sale for our 28th annual Arturo A. Schomburg Symposium: Repairing and Reparations, Healing from Racial Wounds. We will kick off our symposium with an exciting opening event happening on Friday, Feb 23, 2024 at 5:00pm, and our presentations will take place on Saturday, Feb 24, 2024 from 9:30am - 3:00pm. This year’s symposium delves into the Trans-Atlantic Trade of Africans and their subsequent enslavement deeply wounded humanity. We have all dysfunctioned since then, under the construct of race. The Schomburg Symposium of 2024 will embark in a profound exploration of the enduring mental health impact of racial trauma. Distinguished speakers, psychologists, social workers, activists, artists and others, will converge to explore various paths to healing from Racism and embrace Blackness, Africa, and its Diaspora. Stay tuned for more details on this year’s amazing lineup of presentations, workshops, and more! Let's come together for meaningful dialogues and shared understanding. Get your tickets at https://lnkd.in/ekXzg3g4

We want to thank each of you who donated during Giving Tuesday and helped us get closer to our goal. Don't forget, there is still time to give before the end of our Winter Fundraiser! And if you can, make sure to join us for our Encendido Navide?o on December 1st.