On Saturday June 16, 2012 from 11am to 4pm celebrate the Mixed Experience with your family during our very special Family Events. Located in the Democracy Lab of the Japanese American National Museum, the following family-oriented events will take place:
Viewing of the short movie, ‘I Love Saturdays y domingos’ – Disney’s Beyond the Page Series (Video) Presented by Alma Flor Ada
Time: 11:00am – 11:30am AND 2:00pm – 2:20pm
Location: Democracy Lab
Grades: Pre-school to 5th Grade
Disney’s “Beyond the Page” Series movie adaption of ‘I Love Saturdays y domingos’. Animated illustrations bring to life the charming story of a special girl and her family. Her paternal grandparents are of European descent; her maternal abuelito y abuelita are Mexican-American. This lucky girl enjoys the love of both sets of grandparents, each of whom provides a deep connection to their rich cultural heritage. After the story, listen to an interview with renowned educator and author Alma Flor Ada. As a teacher, scholar, author and poet, Alma Flor Ada has inspired and influenced countless children, families, teachers and researchers in bilingual and literacy education. She is an internationally renown speaker and author of numerous children’s books of poetry, narrative, folklore and non fiction. For more about the many other accomplishments of Alma Flor Ada, visit her website: http://almaflorada.com.
Presentation of the films, ‘Garrett’s Gift’ and ‘The Journey of Henry ‘Box’ Brown’ Introduced by Karyn Parsons
Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm (Garret’s Gift) AND 2:20pm – 2:30pm (Henry ‘Box’ Brown)
Location: Democracy Lab
Grades: Pre-school to 5th Grade
“Garrett’s Gift,” was narrated by award-winning actress, Queen Latifah. It tells the story of young Garrett Morgan, a creative-minded child who was finally able to focus his talents and energies and become one of the country’s most highly regarded inventors.“The Journey of Henry ‘Box’ Brown.” Narrated by Emmy award-winning actress, Alfre Woodard, “The Journey of Henry ‘Box’ Brown” brings to life for young children an extremely important chapter in American History, telling an extraordinary tale of human courage about a man who shipped himself, in a box, from Virginia to Philadelphia to freedom. Karyn created Sweet Blackberry after being inspired by the true tale of a determined slave and the remarkable lengths he travelled to find his freedom. Karyn’s mother, a librarian in the Black Resource Center in South Central Los Angeles, would share stories of African-American accomplishment with her daughter. A mother and activist, Karyn created Sweet Blackberry to use the power of stories to inspire youth. Karyn Parsons is best known as “Hilary Banks” on the long-running television show, “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.”For more information on Sweet Blackberry and Ms. Parsons please visit, www.sweetblackberry.org
Apricot Brown Un-definably Me! A Reading and Workshop Presented by Dana Solano
Time: 12:30pm – 1:45pm
Location: Democracy Lab
Grades: Kindergarten to 6th grade
Dana Solano will host a reading, lively debate, and self expression workshop based on the “be undefinable” philosophy introduced in her debut graphic novel, Apricot Brown: Miss Undefinable. The Self-Expression/Identity workshop will help today’s children create a unique persona by way of fashion and language arts. Children will: Create their own identity by “trying on” different cultures, styles and philosophies via Apricot Brown’s fully stocked portable closet; Personify their identity by using language arts to create an a.k.a- an original word pairing supported by a character description via Apricot Brown’s glossary and technology; Confidence Building; Celebrating diversity and individuality. A colorful identity and empowering mantra make up Apricot Brown, a character stemming from the life experiences of debut author, Dana Drucker-Solano. Dana works with girls to explore difference and introduces new, progressive ways of looking at and discussing: Diversity, Anti-Bullying, Self-Esteem and Identity, in schools and the world beyond them.For more information about Apricot Brown and Ms. Drucker-Solano please visit, www.apricotbrown.com
Amy Hodgepodge – A Skit Presented in honor of Loving Prize winners Kim Wayans and Kevin Knotts
Time: 1:45pm – 2:00pm
Location: Democracy Lab
Grades: ALL
Enjoy a short skit based on the Amy Hodgepodge book series by Kim Wayans and Kevin Knotts. Kim and Kevin Knotts are actors and writers (and wife and husband) who live in Los Angeles, California. Kevin was raised on a ranch in Oklahoma, and Kim grew up in the heart of New York City. They were inspired to write the Amy Hodgepodge series by their beautiful nieces and nephews – many of whom are mixed race children – and by the fact that when you look around the world today, it’s more of a hodgepodge than ever. For more information on Kim and Kevin and to learn more about Amy Hodgepodge please visit, www.amyhodgepodge.com
Create-Your-Own-Movement Workshop : A Reading and Q&A Presented by Sarah Jamila Stevenson
Time : 2:30pm – 3:15pm (READING AND Q&A) & 3:15pm – 4:00pm (WORKSHOP)
Location: Democracy Lab
Ages: 12 to College
Learn about creating a movement in your community with the author of Latte Rebellion, Sarah Jamila Stevenson. Create your own Rebellion Organizer (or Sympathizer) character, a short comic panel, and write up your own rebellion manifesto.
Her philosophy is simple: Promote a latte-colored world! —from the Latte Rebellion Manifesto
“The cause of brown people everywhere—
whether you have espresso-colored hair,
a perfect latte tan, or you’re as light as a mocha bianca!
The world must acknowledge you!
The world will appreciate you!
Our philosophy is simple:
Promote a latte-colored world!
Forget bananas and coconuts!
Go for the seamless blend! You can’t un-latte the latte!
It doesn’t matter if you are only coffee on the inside.
If you’re a latte at heart, you are welcome.
Iced or hot, raise your cup to the cause!
Lattes of the World, Unite!”
