SAMASAMA and The Sustainable Culture Lab are partnering to reclaim July as Diaspora People’s Month

July has always been associated with independence and freedom in America, but since America fails to live up to its stated ideals and continues to oppress people of color, we have decided to reclaim July and celebrate diversity and the fight for freedom against white supremacy.

SAMASAMAxSCL will provide artists with the platform to share their work, speak their truth, and redefine America during this revolutionary time. Each week, we will showcase multiple artists and have discussions on various topics such as politics and diaspora culture. Attendees will be able to ask the artists questions, learn more about their practice, and of course, buy their art via our Diaspora People’s Month gallery. 100% of art purchases will go to the artist. All events are free and open to the public—any donations made during ticket registration will be directed to sustaining SAMASAMAxSCL’s free cultural offerings, and 10% of funds will be donated to the DC Chapter of the Movement for Black Lives.

We appreciate you for supporting this collective work!

Weekly Themes:

Week 1: Philosophy, Art, and Action | July 1, 7-9pm
Jon Henry, Tammy Nguyen, Dominic Green

Week 2: Heritage and Identity | July 8, 7-9pm
Nate G, Ina Padua, Muriel Villalobos

Week 3: Diaspora DC, Migration, Displacement | July 15, 7-9pm
Mignotae Kebede & Mansa Johnson, Matt Manalo, Jamilla Okubo, Antonio Hernandez

Week 4: Politics | July 22, 7-9pm
Shani Shih, MONOLITH, Adriel Luis & Charles Jean-Pierre

Week 5: Envisioning Eǔtopia + Closing Ceremony | July 29, 7-9pm
Lovely Umayam, Peap Tarr & Lisa Mam, All-Vinyl DJ Set: Les The DJ

RSVP: Eventbrite
For more information: Diaspora People’s Month