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Community Day: Telling Tales of the Diaspora
Saturday, March 20; 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
This community day, presented in partnership with The Making African America Symposium, will engage visitors in exploring what diaspora is and what it means to them through programs and digital activities. Jessica Harris will discuss her book Vintage Postcards from the African World: In the Dignity of Their Work and the Joy of Their Play. During this program, selected postcards will come to life through scenes written and directed by playwright Gabrielle Fulton Ponder. Admission is free; however, registration is required at https://nmaahc.si.edu/events/upcoming.