Thu October 24, 2019
Anna Mwalagho: 'Never Thought I Was Black Till I Came to America'
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The acclaimed and popular Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series will present comedian, actor, musician and author Anna Mwalagho's one-woman show, Never Thought I was Black Till I Came to America, in one performance only, Thursday, October 24, at 7 pm at the Oakland Museum of California's James Moore Theatre. Oakland comedian and activist Don Lacy will emcee the evening. Admission is free and reservations are required by calling the Freedom Center at 510-434-3988. The Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series is co-produced by the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center with the Peralta Community College District.
Anna Mwalagho is a remarkably versatile artist, an internationally recognized actor, comedian, poet/spoken word artist, African dancer, singer/songwriter and storyteller. She has won numerous national awards in her native country Kenya, and in the USA, where she is recognized as the Queen of spoken Afro beat and "Mama Africa". She has captivated many with her blend of spoken word, African dance, music, comedy, acting and storytelling into an electrifying one woman show. Her theatrical poetry inspires, evokes thought and entertains as well as educates all ages and races.
Her music and comedy have a unique message from the soul of the motherland. It tells the story of life rough but fulfilling journeys. Since the launch of her career in the United States, Anna has become one of the most sought after African Spoken Word/Poetic Afro beat artist.
Free, reservations required 510-434-3988.
Presented by Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center
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Anna Mwalagho is a remarkably versatile artist, an internationally recognized actor, comedian, poet/spoken word artist, African dancer, singer/songwriter and storyteller. She has won numerous national awards in her native country Kenya, and in the USA, where she is recognized as the Queen of spoken Afro beat and "Mama Africa". She has captivated many with her blend of spoken word, African dance, music, comedy, acting and storytelling into an electrifying one woman show. Her theatrical poetry inspires, evokes thought and entertains as well as educates all ages and races.
Her music and comedy have a unique message from the soul of the motherland. It tells the story of life rough but fulfilling journeys. Since the launch of her career in the United States, Anna has become one of the most sought after African Spoken Word/Poetic Afro beat artist.
Free, reservations required 510-434-3988.
Presented by Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center
The acclaimed and popular Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series will present comedian, actor, musician and author Anna Mwalagho's one-woman show, Never Thought I was Black Till I Came to America, in one performance only, Thursday, October 24, at 7 pm at the Oakland Museum of California's James Moore Theatre. Oakland comedian and activist Don Lacy will emcee the evening. Admission is free and reservations are required by calling the Freedom Center at 510-434-3988. The Barbara Lee and Elihu Harris Lecture Series is co-produced by the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center with the Peralta Community College District.
Anna Mwalagho is a remarkably versatile artist, an internationally recognized actor, comedian, poet/spoken word artist, African dancer, singer/songwriter and storyteller. She has won numerous national awards in her native country Kenya, and in the USA, where she is recognized as the Queen of spoken Afro beat and "Mama Africa". She has captivated many with her blend of spoken word, African dance, music, comedy, acting and storytelling into an electrifying one woman show. Her theatrical poetry inspires, evokes thought and entertains as well as educates all ages and races.
Her music and comedy have a unique message from the soul of the motherland. It tells the story of life rough but fulfilling journeys. Since the launch of her career in the United States, Anna has become one of the most sought after African Spoken Word/Poetic Afro beat artist.
Free, reservations required 510-434-3988.
Presented by Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center
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Anna Mwalagho is a remarkably versatile artist, an internationally recognized actor, comedian, poet/spoken word artist, African dancer, singer/songwriter and storyteller. She has won numerous national awards in her native country Kenya, and in the USA, where she is recognized as the Queen of spoken Afro beat and "Mama Africa". She has captivated many with her blend of spoken word, African dance, music, comedy, acting and storytelling into an electrifying one woman show. Her theatrical poetry inspires, evokes thought and entertains as well as educates all ages and races.
Her music and comedy have a unique message from the soul of the motherland. It tells the story of life rough but fulfilling journeys. Since the launch of her career in the United States, Anna has become one of the most sought after African Spoken Word/Poetic Afro beat artist.
Free, reservations required 510-434-3988.
Presented by Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center
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