A Journey Through the African Diaspora

Culture Keepers 2014

The Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center in North Brentwood (PGAAMCC) was awarded by the American Alliance of Museums’ Museum Connect Grant to implement a yearlong cultural exchange project.A Journey through the African Diaspora. In response to the PGAAMCC  current exhibit “ Voices from the Diaspora: The Afro-Latino Experience in Prince George’s County”, teams of high school students, teacher liaisons, and teaching artists will compare and contrast the impact of the African Diaspora in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Prince George’s County, Maryland .  They will also have the opportunity to collaborate on mural projects and exhibits in each location to showcase their findings in their communities.

International School Partners: 
CVPA, Suitland High School, Location: Forestville, MD.  USA 

EMEFM Antonio Sampaio (High School), Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil  http://emefmvas.blogspot.com.br/2013/09/lancamento-oficial-do-projeto-onarin.html

·        Participants: 10-15 youth participants in the PGAAMCC Culture Keepers after-school program at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA) Suitland High School will partner with EMEFM high school's Ona Rin Koja after-school program,  in Sao Paulo, Brazil and the Museum Afro-Brazil.  Both after school programs will engage in a yearlong research project on the African Diaspora and Transatlantic Slave Trade and how it impacts both communities.  CVPA Suitland High School is located in District Heights, Maryland (District 7).

·        Culmination: A travel cultural exchange with PGAAMCC Culture Keepers students and faculty from CVPA Suitland High School and faculty and students from Sao Paulo, Brazil.  A public mural project that reflects the African Diaspora in Prince George’s County will be completed during the cultural exchange.  The mural will be installed at a public location in Prince George’s County and Sao Paulo Brazil.  

·         Community Impact: This project will impact communities throughout Prince George’s County through community arts events, mural installations, international cultural exchanges/dialogue, and community partnerships. This is going to be a ground breaking opportunity for youth and community members in Prince George’s County and we will be internationally recognized as a County that celebrates and innovatively shares our history, art, and culture. 

 

A Journey through the African Diaspora, a Museums Connect^SM project, is funded [in part] by a grant from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and is administered by the American Alliance of Museums.  The opinions, findings, and conclusions stated herein are those of the author[s] and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.  A Journey through the African Diaspora project is also funded in part by WELLS FARGO. 

Culture Keepers 1st Orientation! 

Andrew is excited about this year! He might even travel to Brazil!

Ms. Saldana is having so much fun at our first Orientation for the year!