The August Wilson African American Cultural Center Presents
JOIN US SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022
OPTICVOICES: MAMA'S BOYS
A photo + film exhibit for healing By EMMAI ALAQUIVA
Sat. October 22, 2022 SYMPOSIUM 2-4P | EXHIBIT 6-8P

Mama's Boys is a provocative exhibit that retracts from romanticizing the loss of sons and encourages the process of what healing looks like for mothers around the world. All captured through the galvanizing lens of Emmy Award-winning, multidisciplinary artist, Emmai Alaquiva. This work is shared through artistic love letters in the form of photography, film, mixed media, and augmented reality.

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Join us Saturday, October 22nd, 2022:
2p-4p | Symposium featuring

Mama's of Mike Brown, Eric Garner, Antwon Rose II, Philando Castle, Oscar Grant. Moderated by Celeste Smith, 1HOOD. Appearance by Pittsburgh First Lady, Michelle Gainey.

6p-8p | Opening Reception w/ Emmai Alaquiva + special presentation by City of Pittsburgh's Mayor, Ed Gainey.

Music: DJ Nate Da Barber