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Prince George's Suite Magazine & Media

Announces AVAA exhibition and its special events taking place throughout the season of its DC presence at the Kennedy Center.

Center Magazine

Hear the voices that said no to apartheid

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Broadway World

Published: Aug 1, 2023

Description: Encourages those to visit the DC AVAA exhibition with descriptions of the event, and includes quotes from Project Director Dr. Jean Bailey.

Destination DC Things to Do

Promotes event through article with other DC to do items, gives locations as well as the background of the exhibition as well as the free admission detail

VideoArt Productions

Showcases their creation of the Artists Against Apartheid video that is ‘centerpiece’ of the exhibition. Contains footage from performers Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Grabiel, Hughe Masekela and Miriam Makeba in addition to footage of other notable speakers such as Barack Obama and Joe Biden.

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Omny FM

Published: May 18, 2023

"The Talking Point’ Podcast discusses AVAA Exhibition and what it entails.

Guest speakers include:

Senator Michael Mitchell – Former State Senator

Susan L. Taylor – Former Editor of Essence Magazine

Khephra Burns – Author, Editor and Playwright

Alicia Adams - Director of International Programming at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC

Washington City Paper

Published: Oct. 27, 2023

America’s Voices Against Apartheid Shows a Multi-Continent Fight for Justice

A new exhibit at the Kennedy Center examines the ties between the U.S. and South Africa, specifically how Black Americans fought for Black South Africans.