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Past Event

Art of Survival: A Vibrant Celebration of Black Culture and Resilience

Join us for "Art of Survival," a vibrant celebration of Black culture and resilience—an evening of music, art and culture.

This program acknowledges and honors the rich history of perseverance within the Black community through a captivating blend of poetry, song, visual arts and engaging discussions.

Experience the powerful expressions of survival as talented artists and performers share their work, highlighting themes of strength, hope, and cultural identity. The session will feature stirring poetry that reflects personal and collective narratives, soul-stirring songs that uplift the spirit, and visual arts that document the diversity of the Black experience.

A panel discussion will follow, bringing together thought leaders and creators to explore the artistic representation of survival in Black culture and the ongoing journey toward empowerment and equity.

Join us in celebrating the artistry and resilience that has defined Black history, and discover how creativity serves as a vital tool for connection, healing and survival. This event promises to inspire and uplift, inviting everyone to reflect on the indomitable spirit of the Black community throughout history and beyond.

Notes

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Community partner:

Glide Memorial Church

Photos courtesy the speakers; Aragón photo by ND Studios.

March 17, 2025

The Commonwealth Club of California
110 The Embarcadero
Taube Family Auditorium
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States

Speakers
Image - Rodney Jackson

Musical Performer: Rodney Jackson

Artistic Director & Co-Founder, The San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO)

Image - Saidah Leatutufu-Burch

Cultural Orator, Liberationist: Saidah Leatutufu-Burch

Cultural Orator

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Alison Owings

Journalist; Oral Historian; Author, Mayor of the Tenderloin

Image - Del Seymour

Del Seymour

Founder, Tenderloin Walking Tours and Code Tenderloin

Image - Shawn William

Spoken Word Performer: Shawn William

Spoken Word Artist; Author

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Musical Performers: Glide Ensemble

The Glide Ensemble draws together those with disparate spiritual paths and life circumstances to sing of liberation, truth telling, love and hope

Image - Darlene Roberts

Spoken Word/Poetry Performer: Darlene Roberts

Founder and CEO, Fillmore Jazz Ambassadors

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Sheryl Evans Davis

Moderator

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Introduction by Michelle Meow

Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show," KPIX+; Member, Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California Board of Governors—Host