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Maine Partners of the Americas
Maine Partners of the Americas manages the Maine side of Maine’s sister-state relationship with th
This video discusses how Portuguese, with many millions of speakers worldwide, hasn’t registered in a way with the public that is commensurate with its world presence.
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Award-winning storyteller Antonio Rocha will present Once Upon a Hill in Maine: The Pedro Tovookan Parris Story, an evocative performance tracing the extraordinary journey of Pedro Tovookan Parris - from enslavement to freedom, from East Africa to Brazil, and finally to refuge and community on Parris Hill, Maine, in 1845.Through movement, voice, and song, Rocha brings Pedro’s story to life and illuminates Maine’s connection to the trans-Atlantic slave trade, while also celebrating resilience, creativity, and the power of testimony.When: Saturday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m.Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, 247 Bates Street, Lewiston, MaineSuggested donation: $20Please note: Due to sensitive content, this performance is suitable only for ages 12 and older.Because of limited seating, you must pre-register at the following:tinyurl.com/Antonio-Rocha
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Beautiful and impressive work by Portland's Daniel Minter at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. Some years ago Daniel Minter took part in an artist exchange project between Maine Partners and its sister organization in Rio Grande do Norte.
The Smithsonian Looks at How the Slave Trade Shaped the World (Gift Article)
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“In Slavery’s Wake,” at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, looks beyond the United States to tell a global story.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
