Africans in America: The New Beat of Afropolitans

Sep 9, 2011 | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

This symposium marks the rise of a new cultural influence, brought to America and the world by a wave of fascinating young and creative cosmopolitan African immigrants, so-called “Afropolitans”.  The symposium features a talented group of Africans in America, including artist Wangechi Mutu; actor, musician and social entrepreneur Derrick Ashong; author Taiye Selasi, who popularized the term “Afropolitans”; writer Teju Cole; and filmmaker Odera Ozoka and arts maven Meme Omogbai. They will be joined by George Washington University professor Nemata Blyden.

Houston Museum of African American Culture
4807 Caroline St.
Houston, TX

Full event details here: http://houston.culturemap.com/eventdetail/houston-museum-african-american-cultures-africans-/