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DEMOCRACY MATTERS:
Voter Suppression & Citizens United
Urban Word NYC + MaG featuring Jon Braman and Arthur Lewis
“The city’s best teenage poets” (The New York Times) take the stage with poetry and performance. Founded on the belief that teenagers can and must speak for themselves, Urban Word NYC has been at the forefront of the youth spoken word, poetry and hip-hop movements in New York City since 1999. Urban Word NYC presents literary arts education and youth development programs in the areas of creative writing, journalism, college prep, literature and hip-hop.
The evening will also feature a return performance by MaG, featuring Jon Braman and Arthur Lewis. MaG has been featured in popular media outlets such as BBC Radio, RCRD LBL, URB, BRM, and HipHopDX, and has performed at Webster Hall, Brooklyn Bowl, Piano’s, S.O.B.’s, Southpaw, Public Assembly and other popular venues in New York City and throughout the U.S., continuing to spread his message of Hip-Hop/Soul music to the masses.
Tue. Aug 14, 8pm
Tickets $10
Conversation on Voter Suppression and Citizens United
Isaiah Castilla (Advocacy Programs Council, Alliance for Justice) moderates a conversation around voter suppression and Citizens United, the landmark Supreme Court case that granted corporations the same first amendment rights as citizens. With Diana Sen (Associate Counsel, LatinoJustice PRLDEF) and Mimi Marziani (Counsel in Democracy Program of the Brennan Center). Presented with support from Alliance for Justice. Comedian and author, Lee Camp, will open the conversation with a stand-up solo performance.
All audience members who attend will receive a free song download for Peter Buffett’s “How would you know?”
Wed. Aug 15, 7pm.
Pay what you will.
Addiction Incorporated screening
In 1980, a young scientist named Victor DeNoble was hired by a major tobacco company. Fourteen years later, he was testifying in front of Congress that, despite the sworn testimony of the industry’s chief executives, nicotine was indeed addictive… and his research could prove it.
Addiction Incorporated tells the incredible true story of how one of the most important whistleblowers of our time dropped a bombshell on one of America’s most powerful industries that still reverberates today. If you think you know the story, if you think you know the science, and if you think you know Big Tobacco’s next steps, this incendiary documentary will prove you wrong on all counts.
Thur. Aug 16, 7pm.
Pay what you will.
Media that Matters: Shorts screening and conversation
An evening of short films related to constitutional rights curated by Arts Engine from their Media That Matters collection. The Media That Matters Film Festival is the premiere showcase for short films on the most important topics of the day. Local and global, online and in communities around the world, Media That Matters engages diverse audiences and inspires them to take action. Presented by IMPACT 2012 and Arts Engine.
Fri. Aug 17, 7pm.
Pay what you will
Artists in Residence
During their week-long residencies, IMPACT 2012 Resident Artists discuss, create, and rehearse new work surrounding the week’s topics. Each week will culminate in a free public presentation of the new works-in-progress.
This week’s artist in residence, Kate Foster is a happy artivist (writer, singer, and organizer) based in New York City. She will be launching #artsuperpac at Culture Project, a viral arts campaign refocusing the presidential campaign, and urges you to attend, create, and follow online.
Sat. Aug 18, 7pm.
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