Activism, Social Justice & Jazz presented by Leimert Park Jazz Festival 360

Name: Activism, Social Justice & Jazz presented by Leimert Park Jazz Festival 360
Start: 2024-11-17T13:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-11-17T16:00:00-08:00
Location: Lula Washington Dance Theatre - Company

Schedule

Sun Nov 17 2024 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Lula Washington Dance Theatre - Company | Culver City, CA

Jazz has long served as a powerful vehicle for self-expression and a reflection of its times. Many of the genre’s most pioneering artists have used their platforms to address significant historical moments marked by marginalization, oppression, and brutality. Building on the program presented in May at USC, this event will feature Dr. Ronald C. McCurdy moderating a panel of esteemed scholars and jazz artists as they explore how jazz has been a powerful force in challenging and disrupting racism and inequality.
Panelists:
Dr. Jody D. Armour, Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law, University of Southern California
Capri Maddox, Executive Director/General Manager, L.A. Civil Rights Department
Dr. Eddie Meadows, Professor Emeritus, San Diego State University; Adjunct Professor, UCLA
Dr. Dawn M. Norfleet, Composer, Musician, UC Irvine Jazz Studies Faculty
Live performance by The Kenneth Brown Collective, playing selections from jazz artists who used their music to advocate for social justice and anti-racism.
Join us for a reception immediately following the program with catered light bites and an open bar (wine, soda, water).
About Leimert Park Jazz Festival 360 (LPJF360): LPJF360 is a year-round initiative expanding the impact of the Leimert Park Jazz Festival through enriching educational programs and live performances across Los Angeles. In collaboration with diverse partners, LPJF360 is dedicated to celebrating and preserving jazz culture, supporting emerging jazz artists, and cultivating the next generation of jazz enthusiasts. Through thought-provoking panel discussions, immersive workshops, and intimate concerts, LPJF360 enhances the city’s cultural landscape, making jazz more accessible and engaging for all.