For Freedoms Congress (FFCON)
For Freedoms Congress (FFCON) is the first of its kind: a gathering of artists, academic and cultural institutions, and organizations transforming our political landscape through creative civic engagement. Building on the innovative tools we all have as individuals, FFCON emphasizes the importance of civics in creating a better society.
Visit forfreedoms.org for additional information on all participating organizations.
This event is presented by the Hammer Museum at UCLA.
Event Date: Sunday, Mar. 1
FREEDOM OF WORSHIP TOWN HALL
Freedom of religion is regarded as a fundamental human right, but often we do not consider the larger systems that inhibit, prejudge, or censor religious communities. Gather with leaders of the Los Angeles Spiritual Community to discuss. Presented by Sankofa.org.
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Venue: Hammer Museum, Nimoy Studio
Curated by: Sankofa.org
Price: Free
BREAKING POINT: INTERGENERATIONAL FAMILIES
Kennedy Center’s Marc Bamuthi Joseph hosts an intergenerational conversation about family and social change between guests Hank Willis Thomas, acclaimed conceptual artist and cofounder of For Freedoms; Deborah Willis, photographer, researcher, and chair of the Department of Photography & Imaging at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts; Jamaica Heoli Osorio, poet-activist and scholar of Indigenous and Native Hawaiian Politics at the University of Hawaiʻi at Māno; and, Jonathan Osorio, a singer-songwriter and dean of Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge. Join us as these powerhouse families offer their unique, cross-cultural experience of change led by creativity and heritage.
Time: 1:30–3 p.m.
Venue: Hammer Museum, Billy Wilder Theater
Curated by: ArtChangeUs and the Kennedy Center
Price: Free
FFCON CLOSING PARTY
Celebrate Los Angeles FFCon with a public closing party with a cash bar and live musical performances.
Time: 3:30–5 p.m.
Venue: Hammer Museum, Nimoy Studio
Price: Free
The Hammer is located at the corner of Westwood and Wilshire boulevards in Westwood Village, three blocks east of the 405 freeway’s Wilshire exit.
Parking is available under the museum.
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