April 17 | A Virtual Kick-off Celebration for Food for the People Exhibition

Saturday, April 17 | 1 – 2pm

What do we want? Food Justice! When do we want it? Now! Join us for a rhythm-filled hour of music, dialogue, and food. Hang out with the Christylez Bacon, Grammy-nominated Hip Hop artist, and our Senior Curator, Dr. Samir Meghelli, as we unveil the outdoor components of ACM’s new exhibition “Food for the People: Eating and Activism in Greater Washington.”

Christylez Bacon, who is known for his improvisational style and beat-box rhythms, proudly hails from Southeast Washington. He’ll mix his homegrown beats with an eye-opening curator-led tour through the museum grounds. Keep a look out for a couple of special guests!

Christylez Bacon (Pronounced “Chris Styles”) is a Grammy nominated progressive Hip Hop artist and multi-instrumentalist from South East, Washington, DC. As a performer, Christylez multi-tasks between various instruments such as the West African Djembe drum, acoustic guitar, and the human beat-box (oral percussion), all while continuing the oral tradition of storytelling through lyrics.

Sponsored by Events DC, with additional support from The Hillside Foundation

Food for the People received federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.

Venue:Anacostia Community Museum
Event Location:Online
Cost:FREE
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