In partnership with the Mayor’s Council on African American Elders and sponsored by AARP, join NAAM on Grandparents Day for a special celebration honoring our grandparents and the African American Elders in our community. The celebration will include the induction of four elders into the Elders Circle:
Dr. Mona Lake Jones – Educator, author and poet
Lyle Quasim- Leader of The Black Collective
Kibibi Monie – Storyteller and Director of NuBlack Arts West
Claude Burfect – Civic and union leader.
The event will also include a KIP Book giveaway, spoken word performances, a live interactive story time reading, free food, live music, and more. Complimentary admission for seniors. Other attendees will pay the standard museum admission fee of $10.
