A Sonic Tribute for Tamir with Yaw Agyeman, Angel Bat Dawid & Duane Powell

In honor and celebration of what would have been Tamir Rice’s 24th birthday, we invite you to join us for a special tribute to Tamir’s life and legacy at the Stony Island Arts Bank (6760 S. Stony Island Ave).

In collaboration with longstanding sonic stewards of the Tamir Rice Memorial Gazebo, we are grateful to offer a daylong program where Tamir’s joyful and creative spirit is channeled through the artistic practices of Chicago’s preeminent musical practitioners.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM: A sonic offering and set by DJ Duane Powell

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Vinyl selections curated and spun by Yaw Agyeman

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Invocations and live performance by Angel Bat Dawid and Yaw Agyeman

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Culminating vigil and reflection

Yunomi will offer bar service, and Han Cha will offer reservations at 1 PM, 3 PM, and 5 PM.

Reserve your spot and please consider donating to support the work of the Tamir Rice Foundation Afro-Cultural Center, a space devoted to mentorship, tutoring, arts expression, and free music lessons for young people in Cleveland.

*In continued celebration, join the Tamir Rice Foundation at Cudell Park in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, June 27 from 11am to 2pm for a historic landmark ceremony honoring Tamir’s birthday.

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About The Tamir Rice Memorial Gazebo

Ten years ago, on November 22, 2014, 12-year-old Tamir Rice was killed by a Cleveland police officer. In 2016, the gazebo near which Tamir was killed was slated for demolition and erasure. Thanks to the tireless advocacy of Tamir’s mother, Samaria Rice, the structure was preserved and later entrusted to artist and Rebuild’s Executive Director, Theaster Gates. Since then, Rebuild Foundation has served as its steward, commissioning artists to engage the memorial as a charged site of remembrance, and an ongoing commitment to and honor of Tamir’s legacy.

About The Tamir Rice Foundation

The Tamir Rice Foundation invests in the growth and enrichment of all children through after-school programs in the arts and Afrocentric culture, allowing them to express their truth and improve their lives as they grow into young adults.