Legendary and futurist artworks debut at African American culture center
SAN FRANCISCO, California (July 31, 2021) – The African American Art & Culture Complex (AAACC) presents two new works by local artists beginning today: “San Francisco African American Senior Narrative Quilt Project,” a quilt project that explores how colonialism affects the African diaspora, and “Black Art from the Edge of the Universe,” a visual arts exhibit that transports
African Americans in San Francisco: A month to celebrate history and pride
SAN FRANCISCO, California (June 18, 2021) – African American community members in the Fillmore and Bayview districts of San Francisco are hosting a series of events this month for the public to celebrate Black culture and freedom. The events surround two occasions: Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, was
Movers & Shakers: Reasons To Be Proud
Melonie and Melorra Green have been named the public poll choice for this year’s Pride community grand marshals. The 43-year-old twins and queer women run the African American Art and Culture Complex in the Western Addition, and have become staples and mentors in San Francisco’s arts scene for their work uplifting the Black and LGBTQ+ communities. Originally from Memphis, Melonie and
George Floyd memorial in San Francisco: Inspiring creativity, activism and love
SAN FRANCISCO, California (May 25, 2021) – San Francisco Bay Area artists and community members gathered today in the Fillmore District at the site of the three-block-long Black Lives Matter street mural to remember the life of George Floyd and call for vigilance over the treatment of African Americans and other People of Color across the country. “Our hearts