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Coming Up In March:

Picturing Black Femme and Queer Communities in New York Now

Wednesday, March 15, 6:30pm

How can photography shift the focus in dominant narratives, historical representations, and discussions of power? Artists and photographers

Naima Green, Nona Faustine, and Lalah Amatullah Barrayn, whose work is featured in New York Now: Home, the inaugural exhibition in our photography triennial, take a critical look at Black feminist and queer gazes. Moderated by

Dr. Tanisha C. Ford, Professor of History at CUNY Graduate Center.

Tickets: $20 Adults; $15 Members

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Cocktails & Culture | Sounds of Change

Thursday, March 16, 69pm

Celebrate the power of music and art as forces for social change at this evening of activist-inspired songs, spun by veteran DJs Misbehaviour and Operator Emz. Sit down with photographers Janette Beckman and Barnabas Crosby, who will discuss Beckman's recent images of activism and protest. Enjoy our galleries -- food and drink are available for purchase.

Register: Free with Museum admission.

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Moonlight & Movies: In Search of Bengali Harlem

Thursday, March 23, 6:30pm

Directors Vivek Bald and Alaudin Ullah introduce their film,In Search of Bengali Harlem(2022, 85 mins). This documentary follows Ullah from the streets of New York to the villages of Bangladesh, where he discovers his past and uncovers an extraordinary, little-known history of mid-20th century Harlem. Afterward, join a discussion with the filmmakers and City of Faith curator, Dr. Azra Dawood.

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Moonlight & Movies |Passing

Saturday, February 25, 2pm

As part of our Black History Month programming, take in a FREE screening of Passing (2021), starring Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga. Harlem style intellectual Lana Turner will introduce the film. Afterward, stay for a conversation with Turner and historianDominique Jean-Louis.

Register: Free with registration

Plan Ahead For April:

Immigration Activism in NYC TodayTuesday, April 4, 6:30pmm

Register: $20; $15 Members; $10 Students

Cocktails & Culture: Poetry Night Thursday, April 13, 69pm

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MCNY Recommends:

2023 PEN America

Literary Awards Ceremony

Thursday, March 2, 810pm ET

The Town Hall, 123 West 43rd St.

Tickets: $15 and up.

The 2023 PEN America Literary Awards Ceremony returns to New Yorks Town Hall to celebrate exceptional voices in literature, from first-time authors to living legends.

Kal Pen hosts; Tina Fey to receive a career achievement award.

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Moonlight & Moviesis made possible in part bySophia and Peter J. Volandes.

For more information about the Museum, including additional funder credits, please visit ourwebsite.

Images: From left to right:Elliott Jerome Brown Jr., Barnabas Crosby, Grace Roselli, Pandora's BoxX Project, and Courtesy, Tanisha Ford |Courtesy, Janette Beckman | Still: In Search of Bengali Harlem |(L-R) RUTH NEGGA as CLARE and TESSA THOMPSON as IRENE. Cr: Netflix 2021 | Courtesy Pen America

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