IN THE TONE OF TRUTH
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. - CÉSAR CHAVEZ CALL TO ACTION 2021
The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - César Chavez Call to Action is named for two cultural giants who led non-violent, peace-centered movements for the civil rights of African Americans and Mexican farmworkers respectively.
Our 2021 keynote speakers are political commentator, journalist, and scholar-activist Rosa Alicia Clemente and activist and organizer Keiajah Gabbrell. Join us as we reflect on the legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and César Chavez and dream up a new normal in the face of the dual pandemics of race-based oppression and Coronavirus.
In light of the global pandemic and with care for the safety of our Ashé fam, this year’s event will be virtual and Pay What You Can.
HAMMER OF CIVIL RIGHTS: NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ARTISTS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. EXHIBIT
The Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Art Exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King through the interpretation of emerging and veteran visual artists; in collaboration with the National Conference of Artists, Charlie T. Johnson, Coordinator and Curator and Sheleen Jones, Assistant Curator.
In an effort to ensure continued support of artists and culture bearers in our region, some artists featured in the Hammer of Civil Rights Exhibition will receive direct support honorariums. Please visit The Hammer of Civil Rights Survey and vote for your favorite artists!!
IN THE TONE OF TRUTH VIRTUAL CONCERT: THE HEALING ROOM
The Healing Room featuring Sunni Patterson and Sula Spirit explores the fundamental aspects of music as a healing force for anti-racism, justice accountability and freedom.
Join us as the powerhouse artists use the work of healing to recognize, acknowledge and tell the truth about systemic racism and its consequences.
In collaboration with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the In the Tone of Truth Concert Series celebrates our common humanity and ability to take collective action to create a more just and equitable world.
ART OF CONVERSATION: IN THE TONE OF TRUTH, EPISODE 1
Our Art of Conversation Series is back with a special In the Tone of Truth edition!
Hosted by Kalamu Ya Salaam, this conversation series explores the role of healing, music, culture and faith in the struggle against the triple pandemics of health, social and economic inequality, and how we can build solidarity in the quest for racial justice and social change.
Kalamu is joined in Art of Conversation: In the Tone of Truth Ep. 1 by writer, synergizer, and strategic planner Ayo Fayemi-Robinson and organizer and trainer with the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond Dr. Kimberley Richards.
In collaboration with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the In the Tone of Truth conversation series celebrates our common humanity and ability to take collective action to create a more just and equitable world.
IN THE TONE OF TRUTH VIRTUAL CONCERT: AUDAZ, VALIENTE, MARRÓN Y BRILLANTE
Audaz, Valiente, Marrón y Brillante (Bold, Brave, Brown & Brilliant) featuring José Torres Tama, José Fermin Ceballos, Geovane Santos, and VC the Maestro focuses on building cross-movement solidarities in the worlds of art and culture, towards racial justice and social change for a more equitable, and liberatory future.
In collaboration with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the In the Tone of Truth concert series celebrates our common humanity and ability to take collective action to create a more just and equitable world.
ART OF CONVERSATION: IN THE TONE OF TRUTH, EPISODE 2
Our Art of Conversation Series is back with a special In the Tone of Truth edition!
Hosted by Kalamu Ya Salaam, this conversation series explores the role of healing, music, culture and faith in the struggle against the triple pandemics of health, social and economic inequality, and how we can build solidarity in the quest for racial justice and social change.
Kalamu is joined in Art of Conversation: In the Tone of Truth Ep. 2 by CubaNOLA Executive Director Ariana Hall and Alternate Roots Executive Director Michelle Ramos.
In collaboration with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the In the Tone of Truth conversation series celebrates our common humanity and ability to take collective action to create a more just and equitable world.
IN THE TONE OF TRUTH VIRTUAL CONCERT:
REVOLUTION & RHYME
In the Tone of Truth Concert Series: Revolution & Rhyme, featuring Mwende Katwiwa and Thelonius Kryptonite, evokes the collective consciousness of artists and culture bearers detailing the struggle of Black communities and emphasizes speaking truth to the powers that be.
In collaboration with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the In the Tone of Truth concert series celebrates our common humanity and ability to take collective action to create a more just and equitable world.
ART OF CONVERSATION: IN THE TONE OF TRUTH, EPISODE 3
Our Art of Conversation Series is back with a special In the Tone of Truth edition!
Hosted by Kalamu Ya Salaam, this conversation series explores the role of healing, music, culture and faith in the struggle against the triple pandemics of health, social and economic inequality, and how we can build solidarity in the quest for racial justice and social change.
Kalamu is joined in Art of Conversation: In the Tone of Truth Ep. 3 by Mwende “FreeQuency” Katwiwa and Renard “Slangston Hughes” Bridgewater.
In collaboration with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the In the Tone of Truth conversation series celebrates our common humanity and ability to take collective action to create a more just and equitable world.
IN THE TONE OF TRUTH VIRTUAL CONCERT:
REBEL FREEDOM MUSIC
In the Tone of Truth Concert Series: Rebel Freedom Music, featuring Mykia Jovan and Akilah Toney, explores the significance of music to the movements of Civil Rights, Black Lives and Black and Brown communities.
In collaboration with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the In the Tone of Truth concert series celebrates our common humanity and ability to take collective action to create a more just and equitable world.
ART OF CONVERSATION: IN THE TONE OF TRUTH, EPISODE 4
Our Art of Conversation Series is back with a special In the Tone of Truth edition!
Hosted by Kalamu Ya Salaam, this conversation series explores the role of healing, music, culture and faith in the struggle against the triple pandemics of health, social and economic inequality, and how we can build solidarity in the quest for racial justice and social change.
Kalamu is joined in Art of Conversation: In the Tone of Truth Ep. 4 by Wendi O’Neal and Arséne DeLay.
In collaboration with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the In the Tone of Truth conversation series celebrates our common humanity and ability to take collective action to create a more just and equitable world.
IN THE TONE OF TRUTH VIRTUAL CONCERT:
FIERCE, FUNKY, AFRO-FUTURE
In the Tone of Truth Concert Series: Fierce, Funky, Afro-Future, featuring Sha’Condria “iCon” Sibley, Tarriona “Tank” Ball and Norman Spence, explores the aesthetic and philosophy of our collective future through the eyes of artistic and creative change-makers.
In collaboration with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the In the Tone of Truth concert series celebrates our common humanity and ability to take collective action to create a more just and equitable world.
ART OF CONVERSATION: IN THE TONE OF TRUTH, EPISODE 5
Our Art of Conversation Series is back with a special In the Tone of Truth edition!
Hosted by Kalamu Ya Salaam, this conversation series explores the role of healing, music, culture and faith in the struggle against the triple pandemics of health, social and economic inequality, and how we can build solidarity in the quest for racial justice and social change.
Kalamu is joined in Art of Conversation: In the Tone of Truth Ep. 4 by Asali DeVan Ecclesiastes and Gia Hamilton.
In collaboration with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the In the Tone of Truth conversation series celebrates our common humanity and ability to take collective action to create a more just and equitable world.
DONNEY ROSE’S THE AMERICAN AUDIT
The American Audit is a 2019-2020 multimedia spoken word poetry project by Baton Rouge poet, educator and Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellow, Donney Rose.
It chronicles 400 years of Black American life using the extended metaphor of America as a business audited by African Americans after centuries of marginalization.
The American Audit is a performance art piece consisting of original poetic verse, audio and video interviews with history and culture experts, and visceral imagery. Its function: to creatively assess the accrued toll on humanity afforded to people once considered property.