CULTURAL EVENTS
SPEARITWURX curates innovative art shows, live performances and grounded healing rituals inspired by love.
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EXPERIENCE SANKOFA PROJECT - CLOSED DUE TO FLOODINGVIRTUAL OFFERING
BLACK HISTORY . BLACK FUTURE . BLACK NOW A Virtual Offering of the Experience Sankofa Project Living Museum called "Ancestor Walk with Me" TUESDAY FEB 28, 2023 12pm-1pm (PST / 3pm-4pm (EST) For tickets and Zoom link by donation, click here Experience Sankofa Project is an innovative art exhibit that combines history, live performance art, and sacred altars into an interactive timeline of African and American history. It is a physical and sensory journey from our African greatness to Present-day Oakland and brings history to life. This Virtual Offering is a fundraiser to help build a permanent home for the Experience Sankofa Project which was severely damaged in the recent floods that impacted most of California. This is the chance for you to see the virtual museum and learn more about the work we do to transform lives. We know that our world is abundant, resources are plentiful, and we trust that those who are able and willing to support this movement will do so. "This blew my mind! I am amazed at how they pulled all these amazing elements together in such an intimate way. It inspired me to connect with my past and discover new things about myself" -Imani of the Pharcyde) Tickets must be purchased in Advanced only at Eventbrite |
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ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE SANKOFA PROJECT -
What began in 2008 as a small altar of African history has grown to a 3000 sq foot immersive experience that bring history to life- literally. Spearitwurx curated powerful and provocative period-specific “living installations” using lights, sounds, smells, and actors that evoke visceral emotions as an ode to African peoples’ greatness, oppression, resistance, and aspirations. Embedded in ESP are facilitated conversations about the impacts of capitalism, slavery, migration, solidarity and radical imagination as a necessary tool for racial healing. Celebrate Black History Month year-round! ESP is an innovative way to build human connection while highlighting the beauty and resiliency of Black people - from the African Continent to present-day Oakland. |
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WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY ABOUT ESP
This experience was just incredible! I feel both hurt and hopeful at the same time....everyone needs to see this." The immersive, experiential nature of the living museum was really powerful in communicating unjust history of America.” |
I study African American history and have never experienced the depth of emotion evoked by this visual." Intellect and emotion combined!" This experience humanized our history!" |