Jalimusa: An Epic Tale of Black Women's Mothering

Schedule

Sun May 18 2025 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The World Music Foundation Listening Room | Chicago, IL

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Through musical performance and storytelling, Dr. Amira Davis introduces educational & maternal activism, aging, and reproductive rights.
About this Event

Foe 35 years Dr. Amira Davis has done "arts in education" performances in schools and cultural institutions using African percussions, drums, storytelling, and song.



This presentation will be a combination performance and lecture on chapters of Davis' book on Black women's mothering. She will perform songs related to Black women's mothering and read excerpts from her book, including stories of historical Black women that address issues such as representation, educational and maternal activism, aging, reproductive rights, and spirituality.

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The World Music Foundation Listening Room, 1066 West Granville Avenue, Chicago, United States

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